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.
Fergus resident to canoe Ontario waterways for cardiac care fundraiser
FERGUS – On the weekend of Aug. 21, Fergus resident Pete Viol will begin his 750km canoeing trip through Ontario’s waterways to raise money for the cardiac centre at St. Mary’s General Hospital.
Groves staff receive foundation bursaries
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Groves Hospital Foundation has announced the 10 staff recipients of their…
‘Greetings from my heart’: Guelph greeting card effort
GUELPH – Retiree Sharon Wolters has started the “greetings from my heart” project, where…
‘The giving spot’: Fergus residents set up donation station
FERGUS – Five Fergus residents have developed a long-standing exchange area known as the giving…
Elora Community Theatre prepares for summer shows
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is running two summer outdoor shows this season.
‘The giving spot’: Fergus residents set up donation station
FERGUS – Five Fergus residents have developed a long-standing exchange area known as the giving spot, where community members donate what they can spare, and freely take what’s needed.
Groves staff receive foundation bursaries
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Groves Hospital Foundation has announced the ten staff recipients of their three education bursaries.
Erin Firefighters Association charity car wash a success
Car wash fundraiser – On July 3, the Erin Firefighters Association held a car wash with 112 cars…
‘Greetings from my heart’: Guelph greeting card effort
GUELPH – Retiree Sharon Wolters has started the “greetings from my heart” project, where letters and greeting cards are delivered to hospitals and senior homes in Guelph.
Centre Wellington author releases re-published book
FERGUS – Pat Mestern is a Fergus resident and author who has published several novels.
Gorge Cinema receives grant through Independent Cinema Relief Fund
ELORA – The Gorge Cinema in Elora has received a grant through the Independent Cinema Relief Fund. Owner Payton Curtis noted the Elora cinema is down 96 per cent in revenue this year, “so grants such as these are lifelines.”
Centre Wellington firefighters perform two water rescues
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 27 Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue performed two water rescues – one at the Elora Gorge and one at Belwood Lake.
Collecting tabs for a good cause
ELORA – Six-year-old Jake Dippel is collecting metal can tabs with the goal of finding enough to earn an electric wheelchair for a Fergus resident in need.
Canada at War Day held at county museum
ABOYNE – Canada at War Day is running at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on July 24. The event features a variety of guest presenters, war re-enactors and veterans.