MOUNT FOREST – Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada will kick off their Holiday Smile Cookie campaigns on Nov. 17, and the Mount Forest location has once again chosen to support the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation with a portion of the proceeds.
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School of Rock coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Young, local talent will be featured in an upcoming performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award winning musical School of Rock.
Province releases fall economic statement
TORONTO – The Ontario government released its fall economic statement last week (Nov. 6) with a smaller than projected deficit of $13.5-billion – less than the $14.6 billion forecasted in this year’s budget, but still well above the $1.1 billion deficit carried in 2024-25.
Police beat: Bolton man facing fraud charges after stone taken from quarry
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Bolton man has been charged with fraud after a local quarry owner was bilked out of $40,000 worth of material over two years.
Norwell students visit Royal Terrace
PALMERSTON – On Oct. 9 Norwell District Secondary School cosmetology students visited the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.
100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington donate to Victim Services Wellington
PALMERSTON – The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington group met on Sept. 15 at St. James United Church in Palmerston.
Grand River Mustangs U18 BB team win Waterloo Fall Cup tournament
WATERLOO – The Grand River Mustangs U18 BB team captured the gold medal at the Waterloo Fall Cup tournament last weekend.
Elora Festival Christmas book sale coming up
FERGUS – Once again the Elora Festival is holding a Festive Christmas Book Sale.
Badenoch Christmas craft sale returns
BADENOCH – The Badenoch Christmas Craft Sale is right around the corner.
Norwell District Secondary School senior boys volleyball team win District Championship
ORANGEVILLE – The Norwell District Secondary School senior boys volleyball team travelled to Westside SS in Orangeville on Nov. 3 for the District 4 playoff tournament.
Mapleton 4-H holds first meeting of Home for the Holidays project
MAPLETON – A Mapleton 4-H meeting was held at Lynne Flewwelling’s on Oct. 28 at 7pm.
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus hosts municipal conference
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) hosted a sold out 2025 Western Ontario Municipal Conference (WOMC) in London on Oct. 17.
William Cone made dynamos in Fergus in 1890s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
From woodshop to wingspan: Ross Derbecker’s gift to the birds
CLIFFORD – Most communities have individuals who do something that makes life more interesting and enjoyable for everyone else.
Joe Roberts delivers eye-opening keynote at Here4Hope event
ELORA – On Nov. 5 Joe Roberts delivered an eye-opening keynote at the annual Here4Hope event.