More than 11 million Shoebox gifts collected for children in need
February 15, 2024
DUNNVILLE — Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected 11,330,126 gift-filled shoeboxes globally in 2023. Of those, 425,209 were packed in Canada, with... ...read more
County expropriating 98 acres for new wastewater treatment plant
February 15, 2024
CALEDONIA — Haldimand County recently notified the public that an application has been filed for the County to expropriate 98 acres of land located at... ...read more
Victorian Valentine’s Tea at Cottonwood Mansion
February 15, 2024
By Sheila Phibbs SELKIRK—A historic mansion, elegant table settings, and live harp music playing softly in the background for a touch of romance – it... ...read more
Increased respiratory illness, workplace violence top reasons for staff absence in health and safety report
February 15, 2024
HALDIMAND — Haldimand County’s 2023 health and safety performance report has revealed that paramedics and Grandview Lodge employees have been facing an increase of work-related... ...read more
Update on Labron Arrendell
February 15, 2024
By Bruce Burton JARVIS—As previously reported, Labron Arrendell of Jarvis is working his way up in the world of track and field. On December 28,... ...read more
The Barnes Family
February 15, 2024
From Haldimand Museums The William Andrew Barnes family was one of the first Black families to flee from the United States and settle in Canfield,... ...read more
Dunnville resident Andrea Bridge on living with dementia, growing local support network
February 15, 2024
DUNNVILLE—For Andrea Bridge, living with frontal lobe dementia means a life full of challenges, anchored by an opportunity to serve her community through local organizations... ...read more
Optimists with a capital “O”
February 15, 2024
By Brenda Zynomirski DUNNVILLE—The Optimist Club of Dunnville hosted a breakfast meeting for over 50 Optimists from seven clubs in Zone 2 of the Central... ...read more
Hagersville Legion hosts annual public speaking zone competition
February 15, 2024
HAGERSVILLE—The Royal Canadian Legion Zone B-1, which includes 10 legions in our area, held its annual zone public speaking competition at the Hagersville Legion on... ...read more
Stew-pendous bowls of chili
February 8, 2024
CALEDONIA—Friends and families gathered at Grace United Church on Sunday, February 4, 2024 for the church’s annual Chili Games Day. There were nine competitors for... ...read more
