Paynebranch Farms marks 50 years
Nelson Zandbergen Nation Valley News FINCH — Instead of a honeymoon trip, newlyweds Riky and Herman te Plate travelled across the Atlantic to live and work as farmhands in the Ottawa Valley. That was in…
Turkey suppers in Chesterville, Morewood on Sunday, Sept. 25
NORTH DUNDAS — ‘Tis the season for church and community suppers, with two such events set to load plates with turkey in the Chesterville-Morewood area tomorrow (Sunday, Sept. 25). In Chesterville, Christ Church United’s dinner…
Christian weekend concert get-together starts this afternoon on South Dundas farm
Nelson Zandbergen Nation Valley News GRANTLEY — Roland and Theresa Poirier of Grantley have a mission that combines sowing agricultural knowledge and the message of Christianity both here and in Africa. And this weekend, a…
South Dundas announces “indefinite” closure of two rural bridges
BRINSTON — Two rural South Dundas bridges have been closed “indefinitely” over safety concerns. The municipality’s public works department announced this afternoon (Sept. 23) the immediate closure of a bridge on South Branch Road and a…
One county road artery opens in South Dundas while another closes
SOUTH DUNDAS — Just as one county road reopened after 10 days to replace a large culvert, detour signs went up at another South Dundas location for a similar project this week. County Rd. 18…
Final hurrah for Williamsburg Fall Harvest Festival — 25th edition kicks off tonight
WILLIAMSBURG — Williamsburg is set to celebrate autumn for the 25th — and final — year. Because of declining interest, tomorrow’s 25th annual Williamsburg Fall Harvest Festival will be the village’s last, confirms Lori-Ann Van…
Quilts donated to Naomi House
CHESTERVILLE —The Chesterville and District Agricultural Society recently donated some quilts to a local shelter for women. Sponsored by Wubs Transit, three quilts were entered into the special class supporting Naomi House at this year’s…
Queen’s Park agrees with McDonell on timely reinstatement of driver’s permits
TORONTO — The Ontario Legislature unanimously passed local MPP Jim McDonell’s motion to guarantee a driver’s licence medical reinstatement within five business days of a physician’s approval. “If it takes hours to take away a…
Fall Fair concludes summer season at Upper Canada Village; Pumpkinferno kicks off Sept. 30
MORRISBURG — Upper Canada Village closed out the summer season with its popular annual Fall Fair last weekend. Village spokesperson Susan Leclair says the 1860s-style Fair drew 4,200 people to the tourist attraction over Saturday…
School board touts rising Grade 6 and Grade 9 test scores
BROCKVILLE — Standardized testing scores in Grade 6 literacy are on the rise in the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB). Scores in Grade 9 academic math have also improved, says Stephen Sliwa, Director of…
Brian Doerksen and The Shiyr Poets set to visit Winchester Oct. 14
WINCHESTER — Canada’s premiere Christian songwriter Brian Doerksen and his band The Shiyr Poets will perform at Winchester United Church, Friday, Oct.14 at 7 p.m. “We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding, contemporary Canadian…
Stephanie Grady Memorial Run raising money for Camp Erin on Oct. 1
INGLESIDE — The Stephanie Grady Memorial Run takes off Oct. 1 from the educational pavilion named in her honour at Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary. It’s the second annual edition organized by Team Grady since…
Raise a glass to Legion Week
CHESTERVILLE — It’s already the midway point of Legion Week. The Chesterville Legion kicked off this year’s week-long annual observance with a Saturday night banquet in honour of its 70th anniversary. That’s the reverse banquet…
North Dundas Chamber kicks off fall season with mixer tonight, Sept. 21
MAPLE RIDGE — The North Dundas Chamber of Commerce kicks off the fall season with its first “Business Mixer” networking event this evening, Sept. 21, at the Maple Ridge Centre. Aimed at reaching out to all…
Job Fair 101 starts at 11 this morning in Winchester
WINCHESTER — There’s a big job fair next month, and for prospective job hunters, there’s a workshop and resource session starting this morning at the Winchester library. “Job Fair 101” aims to prepare those intending…
