FERGUS - A founding member of Great Big Sea Sean McCann put on a great show at the Fergus Grand Theatre on March 16, singing from the Great Big Sea playbook and Irish folk songs.
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Three maintenance strategies to keep cars running longer
The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers.
Minto Mad Dogs are tournament champs
MINTO – The Minto Mad Dogs U15 Rep team played in the 73rd Young Canada Tournament in Goderich, March 11 to 13.
Grand River Agricultural Society doubling down on Rapid Response
ELORA - The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) recently announced that, after two successful years of delivering the Rapid Response for Business Development (RRBD) initiative, it is doubling the annual funding to $100,000.
Reflections: The great exchange: Part two
While I concur that I may not see the full effect of my life with my natural eyes before I leave this Earth, there is a lot that I do see, here and in my world, and I see it because God’s kingdom rule is in full effect here, just as it is in Heaven.
Students to explore outer space at museum
ABOYNE – From rocket launches to rover descents, students will have the opportunity to take part in space-themed, hands-on and immersive workshops at the Wellington County Museum and Archives next month.
The Movie Man screens March 30 at Gorge Cinema
ELORA – The movie description could be describing Gorge Cinema owner Payton Curtis.
Wellington North takes lead on joint application
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North has taken the lead on a joint application seeking $40,000 in tourism grant funding.
Mount Forest resident succumbs to injuries from March 1 crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A 47-year-old Mount Forest resident who was involved in a serious crash here earlier this month has died.
Pirate magician at the Erin library
ERIN – The Erin library capped off March break with special guest pirate magician Captain Corbin last Friday morning.
Twenty-two dogs perish in kennel fire near Moorefield
MAPLETON – Twenty-two dogs died in a kennel fire near Moorefield on Friday morning. Mapleton deputy fire chief Tom Wood said the owners of the Concession 8 property called in the blaze just after 9am on March 15.
Eggs being snapped up for free thanks to Snap Foods – and the initiative is growing
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grocery costs are soaring and Matthew Nicolini wants to do something about it. So he’s taken the knowledge he acquired working for Loblaws and transposed it locally. And snap – he’s figured out a way to help families shave $5 from their weekly grocery bill.
Source water protection committee raises alarm about proposal to end free private well testing
MINTO – A regional source water protection committee is sounding the alarm about a proposal to end free water testing for private wells in Ontario.
Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department closing overnight Friday
MOUNT FOREST – For the ninth time in the last eight months, the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital is closing for a portion of this weekend due to a staffing shortage.