Curious carrot – Arthur resident Donna Williams shared this photo of a sextuplet carrot her …
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‘Forgotten pioneers’ presentation Oct. 25
MOOREFIELD - The Mapleton Historical Society is hosting a presentation on Forgotten Pioneers: The Black Settlements of Wellington County.
‘Come and Create’ sessions set in Minto
MINTO – “Come and Create” sessions are planned in Harriston and Palmerston as part of Culture Days activities in the Town of Minto.
Gardens of Scotland presentation at meeting
MOOREFIELD – Members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society (Mapleton Buds and…
Memorial planting recognizes Barbara Harris on National Tree Day
CLIFFORD - Family and friends gathered in the Rotary Park here on Sept. 25 to plant a tree in memory of Barbara Harris, recognizing her contribution to the Clifford and District Horticultural Society and the local community.
Walking programs offered in Minto
MINTO - Free walking programs got under way in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston earlier this month.
Broke
I broke Facebook and Instagram last Monday. You’re welcome. I shut those social media platforms down with a few key strokes on my personal Facebook page, where I posted my frustration with the company’s new business suite platform to see if my friends had similar issues. That’s all it took.
Media Matters: Time to change
We were appalled last week to hear that an assault of a Centre Wellington District High School student is, according to parents and students, part of an escalating pattern of abuse and violence targeting the school’s 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC and special needs students.
Jessie Murdoch of Pilkington became famous nurse
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wellington County Museum and Archives presents Talk to me! telephone exhibit
ABOYNE – A must-see exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives, Talk to Me! is now open featuring the telephone collection of Paul Axman of Guelph/Eramosa Township.
Volunteers craft poppies for Remembrance Day display
Poppies – Pam Gradwell, Colleen Roberts and Barb Dunsmore are part of an army of volunteers…
BDC Small Business Week 2021
CANADA – For Small Business Week 2021, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) invites Canadians to join together to discuss solutions and opportunities that lie ahead for Canadian entrepreneurs.
Area chambers reflect on continued challenges of pandemic on businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the recently implemented proof of vaccination requirement, members of local chambers are working to support their businesses the best they can.
Initiative highlights business diversity in Wellington County: chambers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Members of the Wellington County chambers of commerce say the recently launched “shop local” marketing initiative highlights the diversity of business communities across the county.