MAPLETON - Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner visited the Mapleton community to attend the Mayor’s Breakfast with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce and tour the Mapleton Health Centre on Oct. 9.
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NDSS supports the Terry Fox Foundation
PALMERSTON– Norwell District High School students hold up a flag on Terry Fox Run day.
Elora Farmers’ Market moves to Fergus for winter
FERGUS – The Elora Farmers’ Market is moving to the Highland Rugby Club Fieldhouse, at 160 Albert St. W. in Fergus.
Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season
KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.
Studio Kampina Vintage: out with the new, in with the old
ELORA – Nestled into Elora’s downtown strip Studio Kampina Vintage has been serving the community for nearly five years. What began as racks of scattered clothing tucked into owner Jacquelyn Van Kampen’s living room, has transformed into an established vintage storefront.
Minister highlights new business supports
BRAMPTON – On Oct. 4 in Brampton, Diversity Minister Kamal Khera and Brampton Centre MP Shafqat Ali highlighted the federal government’s new support to help small- and medium-sized businesses.
Mapleton council approves process for filling vacant seat
MAPLETON – Since former councillor Martin Tamlyn’s resignation in September, there has been a vacant seat on Mapleton council.
Wellington North Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel hits the ice on Nov. 21
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington North community is gearing up for a day of curling, camaraderie, and charity at the second annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel, taking place on Nov. 21, at the Mount Forest Curling Club.
Speed cameras coming soon, signs warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every municipality in the county is getting a speed camera early next year, and this month signs are being posted to let people know where they will be located.
Sleeman Breweries and Guelph Community Foundation offer $40K for clean water initiatives
GUELPH – An exciting new grant opportunity has been launched for Canadian charities.
Police beat: Object thrown at vehicle from overpass in Guelph: OPP
GUELPH – Guelph Police are investigating after a south-end convenience store was robbed early Monday.
Saugeen bus tour features Wellington North, Minto
NORTH WELLINGTON – The 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Opportunity for Minto, Wellington North entrepreneurs
NEUSTADT – Inspired by Dragon’s Den, The Hawks’ Nest is a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in an effort to secure financial support from “Hawk” investors.
Crime of the Week
ERIN – Sometime during the early morning hours on Sept. 27, an arson took place in the Erin Glen subdivision.
Geddes began Elora career when men his age retired
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who passed away on Feb. 23, 2015.