ELORA – For the first time ever, Canada is the winner of the U20 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship. And Elora native Chris Rathwell was on the team that broke through.
Centre Wellington boy wins national lacrosse championship with Team Ontario
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Drew Adams is now a national box lacrosse champion.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival cancels AI workshop after backlash
EDEN MILLS – The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival has cancelled a workshop featuring an AI chat bot author after receiving a swath of backlash from the literary community.
Brady Martin selected 5th overall, signs NHL contract with Predators
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Aug. 19, Martin signed a three-year entry level contract with the Nashville Predators, who drafted him 5th overall in June.
Young’s Home Hardware celebrates 20th anniversary
MOUNT FOREST – In 2005, Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre was opened in Mount Forest. In 2015, the building expanded to over 26,000 square feet. Now in 2025, it celebrates 20 years in the community.
Riverfest Elora rocks away weekend with big crowds under blue skies
ELORA - Around 5,000 festival-goers packed Bissell Park each day across the Aug. 15 to 17 weekend for the 15th Riverfest Elora, headlined by City and Colour, Silversun Pickups, and Fitz and The Tantrums.
Palmerston Fair returns Aug. 22 to 24
PALMERSTON – Hot off the heels of Palmerston’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the community will come together again for its annual fair, from Aug. 22 to 24.
Fergus fiddler Scott Woods and band to tour Canada this fall
FERGUS – The Scott Woods Band will hit the road this fall for two Canadian tours.
Groves officials open 70-year-old time capsule found in wall of old hospital
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Last year, during the demolition of the old Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, officials found a copper time capsule nestled in the cornerstone of the original 1954 wing.
Students start businesses through Summer Company program
GUELPH – Young entrepreneurial students have brought 13 new businesses to life this summer through Business Centre Guelph-Wellington’s Summer Company program.
Elora’s Longest BBQ draws over 12,000 people
ELORA – Elora’s Longest BBQ on July 29 brought over 12,000 people to Mill St. in Elora to get food tastings from a plethora of local restaurants.
Guelph/Eramosa comes together for a Party in the Park
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa held a Party in the Park on July 31 at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood, featuring vendor tents, food trucks, games, live music and even a wiener dog race.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival invites people to slow down, think
EDEN MILLS - The 37th annual Eden Mills Writers’ Festival runs Sept. 4 to 7 and features more than 45 Canadian authors, 45 Canadian authors, with readings, workshops and discussion panels.
Drayton Fair returns from Aug. 8 to 10
DRAYTON – The Drayton Fair is celebrating the community’s roots at the Drayton Fairgrounds Aug. 8 to 10.
Rockwood holds community fundraiser for residents, businesses affected by fire
ROCKWOOD – Residents came together on July 17 to help those affected by a recent fire in the community.