MAPLETON – The 2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run, the third since the event was initiated, was a success once again raising thousands for local causes.
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Big Brother Big Sisters Centre Wellington has a new executive director
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) has a new executive director.
Cause of vacant barn fire in Guelph/Eramosa undetermined
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - A farmhouse on the same property was completely destroyed by fire on Aug. 27 last year.
Volunteer Faye Craig receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin
ARTHUR – Faye Craig was presented with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pin at the Arthur and Area Historical Society meeting on Aug. 17, by Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Elora’s beauty had profound effect on area poets
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Puslinch 4-H Sheep Club hold mock show to prepare for upcoming Aberfoyle Fall Fair
Preparation – The Puslinch 4H Sheep Club had a mock show on Aug. 17 in preparation of showing…
ROI builds capacity to support communities in rural Ontario
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced initiatives to build, connect and inform rural leaders and decision makers as they embrace opportunities for community innovation.
Woodstock toy show and auction taking place Aug. 25, 27, 28
WOODSTOCK – A Rotary International Ontario farm, truck and construction toy show and consignment auction is taking place online on Aug. 25, and in-person at the Woodstock Quality Inn at 580 Bruin Boulevard on Aug. 27 and 28.
Basketball referees needed
GUELPH - The game of basketball at all levels continues to boom across Ontario as well as all of Canada.
Museum hosting Christmas market
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives will be hosting the annual Christmas Market for a second year, taking place Nov. 25 and 26.
Guelph Humane Society appoints new executive director, Lisa Veit
GUELPH — The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) board of directors has announced the appointment of Lisa Veit as its executive director.
New owners hold re-opening ribbon cutting event
Ribbon cutting – A business that has been operating for about 20 years has new owners.
Headwaters Arts presents ‘View Dignity’
ALTON – Headwaters Arts presents View Dignity, a solo exhibition by local Headwaters Arts member and renowned woodfire clay artist Ann Randeraad.
Guelph Junction Railway removes old railway ties
Piles of ties – Guelph Junction Railway has begun collecting old railway ties from alongside…
Thank you
With closing of nominations last Friday, several prominent local politicians have followed through on their plan to retire.