FERGUS – There were about 120 participants at this year’s Wellington-Dufferin Walk for Parkinson’s on Sept. 7 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
Two new kick-off events for studio tour
ELORA – The Elora Fergus studio tour is free of charge and is a self guided tour to meet and greet artists where they live and work on two consecutive fall weekends, Sept. 28 and 29 and Oct. 5 and 6 from 10am-5pm.
Following bylaws could get you a ‘ticket’ in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – Following the rules in Guelph/Eramosa Township could be more than its own reward this fall.
Take Back the Night takes stand against sexual violence
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis invites the community to Take Back the Night on Sept. 19 at 6pm, starting at Marianne’s Park, 176 Gordon St., in Guelph.
Shoppers Drug Mart campaign supports local women’s shelter; ends Oct. 4
GUELPH – Women in Guelph and Wellington County are among the 44 per cent in the country who will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and your support is needed now say officials with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
Elora Community Theatre AGM on Sept. 22
FERGUS – The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) annual general meeting is on Sept. 22 at 7pm at the ECT Workshop, 227 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus.
Fergus BIA’s head-turning Antique and Classic Car Show returns
FERGUS – Classic cars and trucks stopped traffic on Sept. 6 for the Fergus BIA’s Antique and Classic Car Show.
Ponsonby Gold U11 team wins silver
PONSONBY – Rain didn’t stop the Ponsonby Gold U11 team from winning silver medals in the ‘A’ division, after three extra innings against a strong Mount Forest team, at the year-end tournament in Hanover on Aug. 22 and 23.
Harriston Kinsmen celebrate 65 years
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen are celebrating 65 years as a club.
Women in sport shaped Elora’s history
GUELPH – A University of Guelph professor has written a new book about the history of women’s recreational activities in the small towns of Dresden, Tillsonburg and Elora
Wellington Catholic District School Board student trustees
GUELPH – Bishop Macdonell student Adriana Richards, left, and Our Lady of Lourdes student Kellyanne Mangali officially became Wellington Catholic District School Board student trustees during the board’s first meeting of the school year on Sept. 9.
Beef Farmers of Wellington County to host Farm Tour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Beef Farmers of Wellington County is hosting a Farm Tour to highlight the industry.
General surgeon joins Groves hospital team
ABOYNE – General surgeon Dr. Sumanta Dutta will be providing general surgery and endoscopy services at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Federal politics: Concern over immigration quadruples over last 48 months
OTTAWA – While the number of Canadians galvanized over the cost of living and inflation is beginning to decrease, their attention is fixating on an issue that was once only glancingly thought of – immigration.