FERGUS – The Watoto Children’s Choir is coming to the Bethel Baptist Church on April 3 as part of its 2024 Canadian Tour, “Better Days – There is Hope.”
Riverfest Elora announces 2024 lineup
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Riverfest Elora is coming back to Centre Wellington for its 14th anniversary on Aug. 16, 17 and 18.
Camera club celebrates Marjorie Dow’s 100th birthday
FERGUS – Longtime Fergus Camera Club member Marjorie (Marj) Dow celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8 – and the club threw her a surprise at its meeting three days later.
Seedy Saturday a success
ABOYNE – The Elora and Salem, and Fergus and District Horticultural Societies hosted their fifth annual Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday event on March 16.
Experts: ask insurance company before taking off winter tires
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Spring is here at last and the temperatures continue to rise. With this, some may wonder if it is time to swap out the winter tires – and some already have.
Elora Festival announces lineup for 45th anniversary festival
ELORA – The sun is mostly shining, temperatures are rising and festival season is nearly upon us.
U of G College Royal celebrates 100 years
GUELPH – The University of Guelph (U of G) is celebrating its 100th College Royal event this weekend.
Riverfest Elora, Fergus Scottish Festival on list of Top 100 Ontario Festivals
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Riverfest Elora and the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games have made the Top 100 Ontario Festivals list for 2023.
CW Children’s Drama Club takes stage with two productions at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Coming soon, the Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club (CWCDC) will present performances of Peter Pan and In the Bleachers at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Luymes Farms earns Sollio Next Generation Award for farm succession
MAPLETON – Luymes Farms and Custom Farming, located between Moorefield and Rothsay, was recently awarded this year’s Sollio Next Generation Award in the Farm Succession category.
Ab and Bonnie Hesselink pledge $500,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation launched its MRI+ Campaign in 2023, hoping to raise $8 million by 2026. And on March 7, Ab and Bonnie Hesselink, who reside outside of Elora, made a major pledge towards that goal: $500,000.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival makes Top 100 Ontario Festivals list
MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 28, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival was once again named one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO).
Belinda Cox sets three new provincial records in weightlifting
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Ontario Masters Provincials in Olympic Lifting was held in St. Thomas on Feb. 24, and Belinda Cox from Salem set three Ontario records at the event in snatch, clean and jerk, and total.
Community Resource Centre to hold Spring Fling vendor market
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Get into the spirit of spring with the Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North and Centre Wellington’s Spring Fling event on April 20.
Guelph Wish Fund for Children celebrates 40 years with gala
GUELPH – The Guelph Wish Fund for Children recently announced its upcoming 40th anniversary gala, set to take place on April 13.