HARRISTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation holds its 21st annual Starlight Gala on May 25.
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Rockwood teen severely injured, two arrested
GUELPH – Two teens face aggravated assault and other charges after an incident here on the weekend that left a third teen with severe head injuries.
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the overwhelming support of its latest lottery program, which has experienced exceptional results in just eight days since its launch on May 9.
Canadian Blood Services comes to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Canadian Blood Services came to the Palmerston and District Community Centre on May 9 to take blood and plasma donations.
Subdivision delayed again
MINTO – A draft plan of subdivision for Breymark Homes has been delayed for a third time.
Minto Chamber of Commerce celebrates five new businesses
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, announced the successful completion of five ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 16, marking the official welcoming of new businesses to the community.
Mount Forest BIA hosting inaugural ‘Kick Off to Summer Block Party’
MOUNT FOREST – Fun for the whole family, the Mount Forest Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be hosting its inaugural “Kick Off to Summer Block Party” on June 1.
Wellington Heights Art-A-Thon
MOUNT FOREST – Over 50 students participated in the annual Wellington Heights Secondary School Art-A-Thon on May 2.
Cumulative jackpot winner
HARRISTON – Caroline Kuipers recently won the Harriston Legion Cumulative Jackpot of $23,383.
Canada’s federal leaders less popular than ever
OTTAWA – Canada’s national party leaders have never been less popular, according to data released recently by the Angus Reid Institute.
Spring Rural Romp takes in north Wellington farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farms in and around the north part of the county will open their gates to visitors May 25 for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp.
DROM event coming to NDSS raising funds for MRI+ Campaign
MINTO – The MRI+ Campaign Committee is back again with another fundraiser.
Credit Valley Conservation celebrates 70 years
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation is celebrating 70-years of conservation in the Credit River watershed.
Back to the 80’s at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – A band that pays tribute to the golden age of MTV took to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 18, playing an array of tunes from the big stars of the 1980s
Feathers
Something caught my eye out the front window: white feathers floating along the deck, moved by the light afternoon breeze. First one, then a handful rolled past, then, a whole lot of white feathers glided by. So pretty. Wait. What?