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Plant bulbs now for spring flowers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - After going through a hot and steamy summer, it is time to think about your spring garden.
Green Lanes cycling group took part in Pedal for Portage
Pedal power – GreenLanes, the local cycling group, raised $1,000 during the Pedal for Portage…
Entrepreneur and adventurer Tanya McCready is keynote speaker at CWOW event Sept. 28
ELORA - The Collaborative Women of Wellington County (CWOW) is holding a Making Connetions event on Sept. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Canada Safety Council to launch vaccine education and awareness program
OTTAWA – As Canada continues its fight against misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in attempts to increase nationwide vaccination rates, the Canada Safety Council is focusing on the future of vaccination efforts by addressing our nation’s children.
Deadline for Jane Graham award applications approaching
GUELPH – The Guelph Arts Council has announced the deadline for applications for the Jane Graham Memorial Award.
Canadian sculptor hosts final exhibition
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Artists, art lovers, and historians, this is your chance to own a great piece of Canadian sculpture by the celebrated Master Sculptor Andreas Drenters.
Wellington-Waterloo Hunt Club, Hunter Pace
British-style, sport-club tradition mixed with a little Canadian horse fun is the best way to describe the Wellington-Waterloo Hunter Pace event.
Hooves for Hospice – a “horsey” fundraiser
Lynn Smillie and her husband Peter Creighton have a passion for horses and a real talent for fundraising. For the fourth consecutive year, Lynn and her team of hard-working volunteers are hosting Hooves for Hospice, a horsey fundraiser in support of Hospice Wellington.
Taking your pony to the Erin Fair
For many horse people, getting their horse or pony ready for the local fair is a special tradition. It holds a certain nostalgia and often is connected to memories of past fairs, meeting up with old friends or proudly bringing home that red ribbon
What has Politics to do with God?
Why should Christians and other people of faith get involved in politics? What has politics got to…
Mayor’s Golf Tournament raises $12,000 for minor hockey, school playground
MINTO – Local minor hockey players and students at Palmerston Public School will be the beneficiaries of $12,000 raised at the 2021 Minto Mayor’s Golf Tournament.
Stolen truck leads Wellington OPP to Drayton
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington OPP were on the hunt for a stolen Ford F550 on Aug. 26, leading officers from Wellington North to Drayton, where the truck was abandoned by suspects who fled the area.
Vaccine receipts now required to enter select businesses and venues
TORONTO - Proof of vaccination is required to access select businesses and venues across the province, including in Wellington County as of Sept. 22.
Vaccination required to enter recreational facilities in Minto
MINTO - The Town of Minto is reminding residents and visitors the municipality will be following provincial guidelines in regard to vaccination requirements for public settings.