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.
Records set at Elora weightlifting competition
ELORA – Aug. 23 saw a day of weightlifting and world records broken in Elora at the RT Health Company, where the True North True Strength open championships were held.
Conestogo Dam rehabilitation project continues
MAPLETON – As part of its ongoing maintenance program, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is continuing a comprehensive project to restore the concrete of the Conestogo Dam.
Reflections
“In-speak” It was, until then, a pleasant conversation. I was part of a small group of pastors who have been close friends and colleagues for 25-plus years.
Lace up for a cause: annual Parkinson’s walk is slated for Sept. 6 at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – Neighbours, families, and teams across Wellington-Dufferin will gather at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Sept. 6 for the annual Walk for Parkinson’s.
Centre Wellington Singers welcome new director, new members
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) is on the lookout for people who love to sing to join the choir.