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GUELPH – It’s one thing to read about our nation’s history at times of war, but it’s another lesson entirely to hear the lived experiences of those who have faced war or are actively serving their country in times of conflict. 

A Halloween Haunt hosted by Harriston Rising on Oct. 28 attracted over 300 people to the community’s downtown core for a night of trick or treating, games and entertainment.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 9.7 per cent in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and the number of people hospitalized with COVID has increased.

MINTO – Council here has conditionally approved a minor variance to allow a reduced front yard setback on a partially constructed duplex on Queen Street in Harriston.

MAPLETON – A 15-year-old was airlifted to hospital with a serious leg injury following a farm accident here on Oct. 29.

Halloween fundraiser – Christine Peterkin and Matt Fisher of Mapleton’s Organic hosted young…

MOUNT FOREST - A member of the Mount Forest Horticultural Society was recognized for her gardening gusto at the organization’s annual general meeting on Oct. 13.  

Patriot support – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 president Ken Thompson presented Mount…

Street dedication - Roughly 40 people, including local dignitaries and family members, gathered on the morning of Oct. 29 at newly unveiled street signs in Palmerston, commemorating the lives of eight men from both the Bridge and Stephenson families who served in the First and Second World Wars.

DRAYTON – The Wellington County Junior Farmers hosted their 2022 Pumpkin Pajamarama in the park across from Drayton’s fairgrounds on Oct. 29.

Bewitching – Erinites got an early taste of Halloween last Friday, thanks to a horde of community…