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Join the Municipality of Meaford on Wednesday, July 1, at the Meaford Rotary Harbour Pavilion for a full day of Canada Day celebrations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event brings the community together to celebrate Canadian pride, culture, and connection. Attendees can enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages, including live music, food, and a vendor market for local businesses and community groups. Visitors are encouraged to come out to explore the harbour and take...

When Meaford native John Franklin was born, the former Town of Meaford was home to roughly 2,700 residents, and William Lyon Mackenzie King was Canada's prime minister. Franklin will turn 100 on July 7, and his family has been planning a party to celebrate the special milestone on Saturday, July 11, at the Church of Christ, 113 Nelson St. W. John was the eldest of five sons born to parents Reginald and Annie Franklin. He grew up in the Layton...