ACTON – Liam Vickery of Rockwood performed some Stompin’ Tom Connors songs and his own compositions at Tommy’s Grill and Bar in Acton on May 4.
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Minor variance approved for two homes in Harriston
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Robert Harris to build a one-storey residential building on his property.
Drinking and driving
CALEDON – On May 4 at about 5am, Caledon OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street.
Pen of Freedom
Each year at the World News Media Congress, a deserving individual or organization is bestowed with the Golden Pen of Freedom.
Charles Allan died five months after his re-election
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Mother’s Day celebration at the Grandway events centre
ELORA – Families gathered at the Grandway events centre on May 11 to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Hundreds of students to attend North Wellington, Dufferin Special Olympics Track and Field Day
ORANGEVILLE – On May 21 a Special Olympics Track and Field Day will be held in Orangeville for students from schools across Dufferin County and north Wellington.
Town of Erin updates donation policy
ERIN – The Town of Erin has updated its policy for donations made to the town.
Activities for older adults with limited mobility
Physical activity is a valuable tool in the fight against chronic disease and other conditions.
Speeders of the Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continued to lay racing charges throughout the county recently.
Country Pantry hosts successful ‘Proudly Canadian Kenilworth’ event
KENILWORTH – The “Proudly Canadian Kenilworth” event was held at the Country Pantry on May 4, highlighting Ontario- and Canadian-made products.
One more unit permitted in Mount Forest apartment building
KENILWORTH – A two-storey apartment building coming to Mount Forest is set to include 33 apartments.
Open studio tour runs May 31 and June 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – For the fourth year in a row a group of local artists are welcoming visitors to the annual Elora Fergus Spring Open Studios tour.
Arthur Minor Hockey Awards Night recognizes local athletes
ARTHUR – The Arthur Minor Hockey Awards Night on April 25 celebrated the achievements of young hockey players this past season.
Pollinator garden officials seeking worker bees for planting bee at Elora arts centre
ELORA – A gardening project that began during Culture Days last fall has grown and now organizers have put out the call for volunteers.