ONTARIO – It’s been a year since I was chosen to lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture as its president, and as we prepare for our annual general meeting next week, it’s a good time to reflect on what’s been a busy 12 months in this new role.
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Alma residents greeted Santa Claus a few days early
ALMA – There were tractors, trucks, horses, ponies, and Grinches galore at the Alma Santa Claus parade on Dec. 22.
J.D. Hogarth celebrates successful holiday food drive
FERGUS – J.D. Hogarth had a final assembly for its annual holiday food drive on Dec. 19 and celebrated collecting 6,075 food items – well above the goal of 5,000.
Maryborough Public School raised $3,000 in donations for local food bank
DRAYTON – Twenty-eight Grade 6 students from Maryborough Public School participated in a “Shop with a cop and a firefighter” event on Dec. 19 at the Drayton Freshmart, raising $3,000 in donations for the local food bank.
Boom of Yamato Drummers coming to Guelph Jan. 14
GUELPH – Yamato Drummers deliver a powerful production of “physical music” – something beyond what is often captured by the word “performance.”
2025
Here we are again: a new year upon us and an uncertain world to navigate.
Stinson’s new picture book strikes a chord with adults
ROCKWOOD – It was a labour of love that produced Kathy Stinson’s latest picture book, The Rock and the Butterfly, and if it’s bringing comfort to others, so much the better.
Hann resigns as chair of Elora BIA
ELORA – After four years, Maclean Hann has resigned as chair of the Elora BIA.
Smiling faces at Fire and Ice pre-New Year’s celebration
PALMERSTON – Hundreds of people flocked to the Palmerston Community Centre on the evening of Dec. 29 for the eighth annual Fire and Ice event.
Hanover Community Players upcoming shows
HANOVER – After seven shows, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music closed with sell-out audiences over its final weekend despite the weather, construction and washroom problems.
Religious revivalists have visited Wellington County
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Police beat: Mapleton man charged with assault with a weapon
PALMERSTON – A Mapleton man was charged with assault following a recent incident at a local park.
Business Centre event celebrates International Women’s Day
GUELPH – The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington is getting ready to celebrate International Women’s Day with a dinner event showcasing local organizations that support women in the community.
Mount Forest Legion pledges $2,500 towards new pool
MOUNT FOREST – The Fred Campbell VC Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 has pledged to donate $2,500 over the next five years toward a new outdoor pool for Mount Forest.