ONTARIO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations in the province’s world-class agri-food industry.
Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services awarded by Municipal Waste Association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 28, the Municipal Waste Association recognized Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) with two Promotion and Education (P&E) Awards
Six winners of Grand Garden Awards this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus & District Horticultural Society has awarded six homeowners with Grand Garden Awards. “The winners met all the criteria we look for when judging gardens. Each illustrates the gardener’s passion, creativity, knowledge and commitment to horticulture,” said Patty Johnsto
Weiner dog races bring smiles, hot dogs
ELORA – Grand River Raceway hosted its annual Weiner dog race on July 4.
British Beat 66 perform flashback show at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – British Beat 66 “invaded” the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 28, bringing its own version of 1960s classic rock.
At The Library: ‘The library is your ticket to summer adventure’
Looking for free, family-friendly fun this summer? Your local library has you covered!
Alex Robertson is first inductee in Scottish festival Hall of Fame
FERGUS – To mark its 80th anniversary the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is introducing a Hall of Fame and the first inductee is festival founder Alex Robertson.
Paving, home repair scams happen regularly: OPP
ORILLIA – The OPP is advising people to be cautious of possible paving and home repair scams.
Halton Hills mayor to host fishing derby
ACTON – The Mayor’s Fishing Derby is set for July 19 from 9am to 1pm at Prospect Park in Acton.
ECFTA presents Merry Wives of Windsor
ELORA – Grab a lawn chair or blanket and come for an open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Backyard theatre returns to McCrae House for 11th season
GUELPH – Backyard Theatre returns to McCrae House this July with We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow, a concert piece for voice and guitar created by Juno-nominated and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee-awarded playwright/composer Mike Ford.
Bursaries presented at Norwell Secondary School commencement ceremony
Linda Campbell, left, presented a bursary from the Harriston and District Horticultural Society to Abbi Mettler at the recent Norwell Secondary School commencement ceremony.
Hillsburgh Garden Club maintaining public gardens
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Garden Club planted planters along the bridge in the village and its members water and weed them.
Wellington County Multicultural Festival returns
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Multicultural Festival returned this year on July 5 with vendors, food, performances and demonstrations from a wide array of cultures outside the Wellington County Museum and Archives.