For the first time in seven decades, citizens of the realm will celebrate the coronation of a new monarch. On May 6, His Majesty King Charles III will celebrate his coronation along with Her Majesty Queen Camilla.
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Get growing at the Hillsburgh Garden Club spring plant sale
HILLBURGH – Preparations are in full swing for the Hillsburgh Garden Club’s spring plant sale, set to take place May 20.
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Spirit of radio
One of the greatest legacies a person can leave in their beloved profession is to be a mentor for those new to the trade, who are well aware of the shadow cast by the giants who paved the way before them. Better still is if those mentors have giant hearts.
Groves Memorial receives donation to support nurse training in obstetrics, labour and delivery
ABOYNE – To celebrate National Nursing week, the RBC Foundation is donating $10,000 per year for the next three years to provide support and continuing education for nurses at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Local CMHA branch celebrates Mental Health Week with inspiring, meaningful stories
GUELPH – Each May, people across Canada rally around the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Mental Health Week.
County purchases 7.2 acres to expand Brucedale garage
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At its April 27 meeting, county council announced the purchase of 7.2 acres of land adjacent to the existing Brucedale Garage site on Wellington Road 124.
Royal Canadian Legion presents donation to Belwood Lodge and Camp
Camp donation – At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus general meeting on April 19, a donation of $2,000 was presented to the Belwood Lodge and Camp.
Tickets for Coming Home Festival, Aug. 11 to 13, now on sale
AMARANTH - Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Coming Home Festival - a grassroots music festival “where music heals, freedom reigns and souls commune,” according to its website.
Bosman Homefront celebrates 25 years in business with open house
TEVIOTDALE – Bosman Homefront celebrated 25 years in business and the grand opening of a local manufacturing facility with an open house on April 29.
Friends of the Grand plant trees along Carroll Creek
Grand planting – It was 8C and wet on May 1 on the banks of the Carroll Creek near Elora, perfect…
Seniors’ Centre for Excellence offering virtual programming
Virtual programing – Seniors and caregivers in north Wellington have been enjoying virtual programming produced by the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence twice a week in their homes, allowing them to remain connected to their community.
Public invited to awards reception for juried art show
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council’s 2023 Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto.
North Wellington team to represent Ontario Southwest TAP in Mississippi
Pool champs – “Off The Rails” was the winning team in the recent TAP (amateur pool) 2022…
Mapleton Farmers’ Market returns
DRAYTON – The Mapleton Farmers’ Market is set to return for the 2023 season.