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.
Family pledges $500,000 donation
GUELPH - The family behind Guelph-based Barzotti Woodworking have pledged to donate $500,000 to St. Joseph’s Building Better Healthcare Campaign.
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s general manager, secretary treasurer retiring in 2026
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) long-serving general manager and secretary treasurer Phil Beard will be retiring in 2026.
CAO Dan Wilson guest speaker at Chamber breakfast
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township CAO Dan Wilson is the guest speaker at an event hosted by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
Community group Help Protect Puslinch to hold open house on land use policies
PUSLINCH – The community group Help Protect Puslinch invites residents to attend an information open house on Oct. 18 from 11am to 3pm at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada.
Collector’s paradise at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – Kids, collectors and curious on-lookers went to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex to peruse aisles of vintage toys, collectors’ pieces and unique finds.
Hanover Community Players present School of Rock the Musical
HANOVER – School of Rock the Musical is coming soon to the Hanover Community Players, with the first read-through and rehearsal held on Aug. 26.