BRESLAU – Sap began running quickly at Snyder Farms on Feb. 23 for the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers and Elmira Maple Syrup Festival’s annual ceremonial tree tapping.
Stray dog ‘Spudley’ rescued with community support
CLIFFORD – On Feb. 7, Sean LeMay, owner of Clifford Takeout, went to his backyard to let his two golden retrievers out of their kennel for the day, only to realize a third furry friend was with them.
Four Corners Quilters Guild holds second raffle in Harriston
HARRISTON – The draw for raffle quilts made by the Four Corners Quilters’ Guild of Mount Forest was held at the Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church in Harriston on Feb. 12.
Firefighters to play Patriots alumni in food bank fundraiser
MOUNT FOREST — Wellington North firefighters will be lacing up their skates for a good ‘ol’ fashion hockey game against a team of Mount Forest Patriots alumni on Feb. 24.
Drayton Entertainment’s production of Footloose takes stage Feb. 14
ST. JACOBS – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has been gearing up for this year’s High School Musical production of Footloose.
Local consignment store organizes shoe clinic for St. Mary’s students
MOUNT FOREST – St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed since an early morning fire on Jan. 25.
Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser gets underway at Mount Forest lanes
WELLINGTON NORTH - Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) North Wellington hosts its “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fundraiser, including three community days over the months of February and March.
Winter Family Fun Fest coming to Mount Forest on Feb. 17
MOUNT FOREST – In 2023, the Mount Forest BIA welcomed four new directors, implemented two hardscape projects in the downtown core and launched its new website.
Elora Festival Giant Book Sale in need of donations
ELORA – The 33rd annual Elora Festival Giant Book Sale will take place at the Elora Curling Club May 3 to 5.
Research on breeding lower-burp cows wins innovation award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last June, the University of Guelph (U of G) announced that dairy cows will be bred to burp less with research methods conducted at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre in Elora. The team behind the research is now being recognized with the university’s Innovation of the Year Award
Linamar Corporation matches $200,000 in Grove Hubs holiday donations
GUELPH – For the entire month of December, Linamar Corporation in Guelph committed to matching donations made to The Grove Hubs.
Victoria Park Seniors Centre celebrates Robbie Burns Day
FERGUS - Every year the Victoria Park Seniors’ Centre in Fergus celebrates Robbie Burns Day with a special lunch.
Hospice Wellington to hold ‘Retro Royale’ winter fundraiser
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is hosting its first “Retro Royale” winter fundraiser at the Delta Hotel by Marriot in Guelph on Feb. 15 with a retro ‘80s theme.
Week of guided prayer returns to Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Back again this year is the week of guided prayer and spiritual exploration from Feb. 18 to 24.
Four Corners Quilters Guild to hold second annual raffle
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Four Corners Quilters Guild in Mount Forest will be holding its second annual raffle draw on Feb. 12.