FERGUS – The Teddy Bear Caper will be returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Fergus on June 21 from 12 to 4pm.
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Palmerston hospital foundation holds Starlight Gala
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s 22nd annual Starlight Gala…
Start-up program sees record-breaking applications
NEUSTADT – This is the sixth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program with Saugeen Connects, and the program has provided over 318 student entrepreneurs with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops.
County launches new local food map in celebration of Local Food Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In celebration of Local Food Week this June, the county is releasing its new Taste Real Local Food Map.
Erin 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron Air Cadets showcase skills
ERIN – The Erin 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron Air Cadets hosted their 22nd annual review on June 7 at Centre 2000.
Elora Greenspace closing until early July
ELORA – A portion of the Elora Greenspace will be closed from June 16 until early July to allow for a planned improvements.
Conservation group looks to stop invasive plants early
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Staff and volunteers from Freshwater Conservation Canada (FCC) took to the Eramosa River in canoes in an attempt to catch invasive species before they spread.
Mapleton Township-area news from 1929, 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Students from Gorge Karate participated in IMGKA Canadian Championships
ELORA – Students from Gorge Karate participated in the IMGKA Canadian Championships on May 25 at Elora Public School.
UGDSB approves updated policies on workplace violence, concussions, managing records
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its policies on workplace violence, concussions, and records and information management.
Minto Farmers’ Market Strawberry Social set for June 21
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market hosting its annual Strawberry Social on June 21 from 9am to 1pm.
Drayton Kinsmen present annual Outdoors Show
Outdoors show – The fourth annual Drayton Kinsmen Outdoors Show was held on June 7 at the PMD Arena, just in time for those who enjoy activities during the warmer months.
Ontario Craft Gin Trail hosted Craft Gin Festival in Elora
ELORA – The Ontario Craft Gin Trail hosted its Craft Gin Festival on the grounds of the Elora Centre for the Arts on June 7.
Busy season for the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have been very busy at competitions this spring.
Buy local gets boost as Ontario farmers renew support for market promotions
ONTARIO – A second year of funding for a cost-share program to support marketing projects promoting Ontario farmers at farmers’ markets across the province has been approved.