ELORA – For the first time since 2019, Riverfest Elora officials will be hosting a live music festival in the village.
Riverfest Elora hosting ‘Wish You Were Here’ mini-festival Aug. 20-22
Mapleton council ponders lower speed limits, traffic calming measures
MAPLETON – Council here will consider lowering speed limits around local schools and parks and implementing “traffic calming” measures around the municipality.
Wellington County hospitals launch ’50/50 lotto’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s three hospitals have collaborated on a fundraiser entitled the Rural Wellington Hospitals 50/50 Lotto. All funds raised will help cover capital equipment needs at the hospitals.
Salem man sets Guinness World Record for Turkish get-ups
SALEM - Belinda and Chris Cox have given new meaning to the term “power couple.” The Salem couple each set a Guinness World Record for feats of strength and athleticism this year.
Drayton Entertainment hoping to resume in-person performances by late fall
DRAYTON – With the province now in stage three of its reopening plan, it remains unclear when in-person performances will resume at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Multicultural association has served over 9,000 people throughout pandemic
PALMERSTON - Volunteeers from the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron have been working together to pick up discarded masks at parks in the area.
Harriston Rising hosts tie dye nights out
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.
Erin council considering a more present agritourism identity
ERIN – In order to support local innovation in the agricultural sector, council here is looking at amending a bylaw that would allow for a more present agritourism identity in the town.
Province funding Highway 6 resurfacing projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The province’s transportation ministry is funding two road rehabilitation projects within Wellington County as part of its Ontario Highways Program announced on July 21.
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CLIFFORD – Owner Cat Graham recently opened The Smokin’ Pig Southern BBQ and Tacos on Elora…
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Palmerston Krown celebrates 21st year with new building
PALMERSTON – Palmerston Krown is celebrating its 21-year anniversary.