GUELPH – CBC Literary Awards prizewinning writer Joanna Cockerline, originally from Guelph will read at several area events this September, accompanied by multi-media visual artist Leslie Putnam.
Team Addy fundraiser: Cancer is the Pits
ELORA – Medical Spa IMpower Wellness is hosting a “Cancer is the Pits” laser hair removal event with proceeds going to Team Addy.
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Luisa’s Draperies: What are your windows wearing?
Window coverings. They frame your view to the outside world, enhance it, and draw your eye to it.
Oak Tree Project launches 10th anniversary edition
GUELPH – The Oak Tree Project is inviting local charities to participate in a simpler 10th anniversary edition of the cornerstone charitable initiative in Guelph-Wellington.
2025 Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium to focus on improv
GUELPH – The 2025 Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium will take place in the ImprovLab at the University of Guelph from Sept. 11 to 13.
Hospital ‘party’ program aimed at bringing awareness to teens
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital has announced the launch of its PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) program beginning this fall.
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce congratulates Jenn Locke Mortgages at ribbon-cutting
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce congratulated Jenn Locke Mortgages at its ribbon-cutting on Aug. 27.
Mochrie Real Estate sponsor Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club tournament
ELORA – The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosted tournament on July 30 sponsored by Mochrie Real Estate.
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus advances rural priorities
OTTAWA – Municipal representatives met in Ottawa last month to talk about issues including housing, infrastructure, mental health and addictions.
OFA leaders discuss issues with Liberal agriculture critic
ONTARIO – This week, the OFA welcomed MPP Ted Hsu, the Ontario Liberals Agriculture Critic, to its headquarters in Guelph.
Sam Roberts Band brings the Canadian Dream to River Run
GUELPH – Sam Roberts Band is coming to River Run’s main stage.
Headwaters Arts juried art show, sale open to submissions
ALTON – The 2025 Headwaters Arts Juried Fall Festival Art Show and Sale invites emerging, mid-career and established artists in Ontario to apply.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora donates to Aboyne Rural Hospice
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora handed over a cheque for $100,000 to officials with the Aboyne Rural Hospice on June 18.
Saved from removal, Manitoba maple named Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year
ELORA – A Manitoba maple at 22 York St. W. in Elora has been named Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year for 2025.