FERGUS – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora fielded a crew on Oct. 22 to help with Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington’s build in Fergus – a townhouse complex on Garafraxa Street West that will eventually have 32 stacked townhouse units over three buildings.
CVC offering ‘Care for Your Land’ webinar
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites rural landowners to attend the Care for Your Land webinar on Oct. 29, from 7 to 8:30pm.
Community Supports Fair a popular event
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Food Bank, in partnership with The Giving Spot and Friendly Fridays Free Market, hosted the Centre Wellington Community Supports Fair on Oct. 18 at the Fergus Highland Rugby Club.
Farm business not immune to cyber security threats
ONTARIO – With the world becoming increasingly connected and digitized, cyber security is a growing concern.
GRCA’s annual removal of booms and buoys underway
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) crews are completing the annual fall removal of safety booms and buoys over the coming days.
Monster March collects large food bank donation
ELORA – The Monster March event on Oct. 19 in Elora collected a car full of food and more than $396 in cash donations for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Clay & Cloth: Forest exhibition explores world of plants on land and under sea
ELORA – A new curated exhibition entitled Clay & Cloth by artists (and sisters) Annette and Gitte Hansen opens in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Oct. 31, with a reception planned for Nov. 3 at 2 pm.
Family Health Team offers free workshops in November
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has released its calendar of free workshops for November.
Fergus church holds race for Haitian children
FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus held its 22nd annual 5km fundraising run on Oct. 19.
Rockwood community and students to honour veterans with Nov. 11 service
ROCKWOOD – Local elementary school students and member of the community will gather to honour the contributions of veterans in a Remembrance Day service in the village on Nov. 11.
Cody Shepperd golf tournament raises $36,300 for Grove Hubs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 20, 2017, Paul and Darcie Shepperd lost their son Cody to suicide.
Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship winners
FERGUS – Maizie Lupal, in Grade 8 at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora, kicks the ball to a teammate in the Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship game this past Wednesday at Victoria Park in Fergus.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra celebrating 10th anniversary at Legion
ELORA – The Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO) is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a night of live music at the Elora Legion.
Recuitment is now open for Class 21 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership program
GUELPH – The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is now accepting applications for Class 21 that begins in September 2025.