ABOYNE – Wellington County showcased the many diverse cultures in the community at its second Multicultural Festival, held on the grounds of the Wellington County Museum and Archives on July 13.
Palmerston Foodland celebrates opening
PALMERSTON – Foodland in Palmerston celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on July 12.
Chorizo crowned top dog at Wiener Dog Races
ELORA – Chorizo, a three-year-old mini dachshund, won the title of Top Dog at Grand River Raceway’s 2024 Wiener Dog Races presented by Dreamland Pet on July 12.
Kitten adoption event this week at Guelph PetSmart
GUELPH – It’s kitten season, and this week the Guelph Humane Society is partnering with PetSmart Charities of Canada to offer same-day adoptions in honour of the 25th anniversary of National Adoption Week, from July 15 to 21.
Arthur Public School primary playground opens with ribbon cutting
ARTHUR – The grand opening of the Arthur Public School (APS) primary playground was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18.
Generous donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
SALEM – For the seventh year, the Garagemahal event in Salem has raised awareness and support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.
KIPP heats up with annual pizza bake at Bissell Park
ELORA - KIPP (Kitchen in the Park Project) Elora held its annual pizza bake on July 6.
Hoffman named permanent executive director of Grove hubs
GUELPH – The Grove executive director recruitment team is thrilled to announce that Jeff Hoffman has been appointed as the new permanent executive director of The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario in Guelph Wellington.
Summer Concert Series returns to Wellington County Museum
FERGUS – Wellington County’s Summer Concert Series is back for its 11th season at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) Thursday evenings throughout July and Aug.
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Help Wellington County Museum win Ontario’s Choice Award
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has been nominated for an award and needs the community to vote in order to win.
New exhibit at ECFTA Symbiosis explores relationship between humans and sea creatures in interactive exhibit
ELORA - A new curated exhibiton enitled Symbiosis by Newfoundland texile artist Anastasia Tiller opens in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts on July 18, with a reception with the artist planned for July 28 at 2 pm.
Elora Farmers’ Market Children’s Day
ELORA – It was Children’s Day on July 6 at the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell Park.
GHS encourages residents to consider impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is urging Guelph and Wellington County residents to consider the impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife.