TORONTO – Late Elora teenager Addison Hill is the inspiration behind a new paediatric health care campaign at The Hospital for Sick Children. The Precision Child Health “Heal the Future” campaign was launched on Sept. 21 with the unveiling of a huge crystal ball.
The Cistern Rose: Ariss resident publishes novel
ARISS – Peter McIntyre, a self-published writer from Ariss, has released a historical fiction novella set in Guelph called The Cistern Rose.
Food rescue fundraiser to benefit Centre Wellington Mobile Market
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Operated out of the kitchen at Melville United Church in Fergus, the Centre Wellington Mobile Market is planning a “food rescue” event with the Skol House in Belwood on Oct. 14.
Erin Agricultural Society to hold 173rd annual fall fair
ERIN – The 173rd annual Erin Fall Fair, with the theme “Beyond the Barn Door,” runs Oct. 6 to 9.
Gibbons releases holistic health book; local debut set for Sept. 30
ELORA – Joseph Gibbons is a professor in fitness, exercise science and kinesiology at Humber College, and an accredited mental health first aid instructor and practitioner.
Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers to hold first Ride for Dementia event
WELLINGTON COUNTY — The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers (CMC) 089 Guelph Chapter will be holding its inaugural Ride for Dementia on Sept. 23.
Guelph, county host newcomers during Welcoming Week
GUELPH — Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington held an event on Sept. 16 to welcome newcomers to the area.
Second annual adult prom comes to The GrandWay
ELORA – Get your outfits ready for this year’s “Adult Prom” at The GrandWay Events Centre in Elora on Oct. 13.
Wellington North hosts volunteer, newcomer celebration
MOUNT FOREST — With more people moving to Wellington North, the community held a volunteer and newcomer celebration on Sept. 14 at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.
Family to host 10th annual Suicide Prevention Day fundraiser with CMHA
CAMBRIDGE – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) recognized World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on Sept. 10 this year with a theme of “creating hope through action”.
Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY — World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10, which also marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Week.
First ‘Water Cycles Bikes and Blues Festival’ coming to Belwood
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Water Cycles Expeditions is throwing a Water Cycles Bikes and Blues Festival on Sept. 9 in Belwood.
New swine research centre opens in Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The new Ontario Swine Research Centre opened in Elora on Aug. 24.
Fergus Agricultural Society to hold 186th Fall Fair
FERGUS – Hosted by the Fergus Agricultural Society, the Fergus Fall Fair will be returning for its 186th celebration.
Culture Days events coming to Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – This September and October, Ontario is celebrating the Culture Days Festival, an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage.