GUELPH – Take Back the Night is an annual march and rally held around the world to reclaim the streets, raise awareness, and foster solidarity against sexual violence.
Guelph Trillium Rotary hosts event for newcomers
GUELPH - With the back drop of Canada Day, the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium partnered with Freedom Trail Canada and Danby Refugee Program to host a special Canada Day welcome to women newcomers, many of whom are refugees.
Mary Brander named new Fergus Fall Fair ambassador
FERGUS — Mary Brander, 17, of Rockwood, has been named the 2023 to 2024 Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador.
Team Canada junior roller derby takes bronze medal on world stage
GUELPH – Team Canada Junior Roller Derby’s female team captured bronze medals at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Valence, France on July 31.
Fair display competition winners
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The winners of the 2023 Fergus Fall Fair display competitions were announced on Sept. 10.
Focus on Nature garden party celebrates student work
GUELPH - Focus on Nature’s 7th annual Garden Party, a highlight of Guelph’s summer social calendar, will be held in the beautiful gardens of Ker Cavan.
Walk for Parkinson’s event held at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS - The fifth Wellington-Dufferin Walk for Parkinson’s returned to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Sept. 9 and 10
‘Bark to School’ with the Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has launched its September Bark to School 50/50 lottery (RAF1333208) to help sick, injured and abandoned animals that have nowhere else to turn in Guelph and Wellington County.
Six Nations Friendship Walks to spread peace, friendship, awareness
FERGUS – The Six Nations of the Grand River is hosting Friendship Walks and Social Gatherings along the Grand River to showcase their significant role in Canada’s history.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair: A Harvest of Tradition and Community Spirit
ABERFOYLE - Locals and visitors attended the Aberfoyle Fall Fair over the weekend, with a wide selection of activities and exhibits
Groves hospital welcomes Dr. Rafik Daihoum
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) Dr. Rafik Daihoum has recently joined the Groves Memorial Community Hospital team and Riverside Medical Group.
Warden’s caucus advocates for priorities at 2023 AMO conference
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) continued to build on its meaningful and critical partnerships with representatives of the province during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2023 Conference from Aug. 20 to 23, WOWC officials state.
Donation for Countryside Midwifery Services
MINTO – In July, Countryside Midwifery Services moved its office from Palmerston to the Lions Medical Building in Harriston, where it was able to set up a private room with a birth suite.
Gemini Homes donates $100,000 to Groves Memorial
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Groves Memorial Community Hospital recently received a cheque for $100,000 from Gemini Homes.
Harriston and District Horticultural Society held summer flower show
MINTO — The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its summer flower show on Aug. 15 at the Harriston Community Centre with over 130 entries of flowers and vegetables.