Garth Farquhar Green Party MLA Candidate
Garth Farquhar officially accepted the nomination to run for MLA for the Green Party for the Victoria-Carleton Riding at a meeting held at the Waterfront Bistro on May 27th. It was a cosmic coincidence that this was also the birthday of Rachel Carson, author of “Silent Spring” and...
Hackmatack Nominee Philippa Dowding Visits!
Author Philippa Dowding has been on a whirlwind tour of Canada since her book “The Gargoyle at the Gates” was nominated for the Hackmatack Award. Last week she and her daughter travelled through New Brunswick and PEI. On Wednesday, May 28th she visited Andover Elementary to meet and...
Paul Almond Book Launch at P-A Library
The Village of Perth-Andover received a special treat on May 22nd with a visit from celebrated author Paul Almond. Paul stopped in at the library as part of his book launch to introduce “The Gunner”, which is book six in his historical Alford Saga, a series of novels based...
Western Valley Centre for Coaching Awards Banquet
The 17th Annual Western Valley Centre for Coaching Awards Banquet was held at the Florenceville Curling Club on May 22nd. The room filled up as people gathered to honour this year’s award recipients and enjoy a lovely sit down dinner prepared by volunteers. The meal was delicious, and...