HILLSBURGH – A group of local parents partnered with the Hillsburgh Community Committee to organize the inaugural Hillsburgh Gravity Grand Prix on Oct. 4.
Reflections: Defending God
It has been disheartening to witness religious rhetoric become increasingly intertwined with political rhetoric. Defending a political party is interchanged with defending God. Freedom of speech is equated to freedom of religion.
Belwood and District Lions Club collect “tolls” at the Belwood Bridge
BELWOOD – The Belwood and District Lions Club collected “tolls” at the Belwood Bridge (Wellington Road 26) on Sept. 20 to benefit Diabetes Canada.
Town of Minto celebrating Culture Days
MINTO – The Town of Minto is celebrating Culture Days once again with a wide variety of free local events, such as Apples and Astronomy, held at the rural home of Dave and Jean Anderson.
Elora Community Theatre holds auditions for Three Musketeers
ELORA – The Elora Communty Theatre (ECT) is looking for people to audition for its production of The Three Musketeers. Directed by Catherine Johnston, this witty and action-packed swashbuckler follows the young D’Artagnan and his band of Musketeers as they fight to protect the ones they love from
Soup off, empty bowls events changing dates
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora’s Soup Off and Empty Bowls event is moving from Thanksgiving weekend to Nov. 2.
Trillium grant provides mental health support for young victims of crime, abuse
KITCHENER – On Oct. 1, Kitchener Centre MPP Aislinn Clancy met with Child Witness Centre (CWC) representatives and partners to celebrate a $95,700 seed grant.
Grade 9 students at Wellington Heights visit YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From Sept. 24 to 26 about 110 Grade 9 Wellington Heights Secondary School students attended YMCA’s Camp Ki-Wa-Y near St. Clements
Rockwood FC U17 Girls rep soccer team place second in Ernie Henderson Challenge Cup
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood FC U17 Girls rep soccer team delivered an impressive performance at the Ernie Henderson Challenge Cup, held Sept. 13 and 14 in Richmond Hill.
Agriculture stakeholders meet in Niagara to steer agri-food sector’s future
GUELPH - Agricultural leaders met in Niagara Falls for the first-ever Agri-Food 2025 event to prepare the sector for the coming quarter century.
Elora Farmers’ Market moving to JECC Oct. 18 to Dec. 20
ELORA — The Elora Farmers’ Market’s indoor market season will now be held at a new location: the Jefferson Elora Community Centre.
Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel hits the ice Nov. 7 at Arthur curling club
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are gearing up for a day of curling, camaraderie and charity at the third annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel on Nov. 7 at the Arthur and Area Curling Club.
Pickleball for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 30, Mason Capital Group officials presented a cheque for $1,420 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBS), representing the proceeds from the company’s inaugural pickleball tournament on Sept. 12.
Fergus man collecting used Halloween costumes
FERGUS – If you’ve got Halloween costumes your kids have outgrown, think about Randy Vaine.