ONTARIO – United States President Donald Trump continues to escalate his trade war and annexation rhetoric this week, leaving economists, commentators, and even supporters wondering about his motivations.
Tariffs and trade: latest updates, resources and OFA actions
ONTARIO – On March 4, the United States imposed 10 per cent tariffs on energy imports from Canada and 25% tariffs on all other imports from Canada.
Summer Lectures Club offers 2025 summer series
GUELPH – Summer Lectures Club is a non-profit, independent organization operated by a group of volunteers who arrange lectures by people from all walks of life.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Curl for a Cause
CENTRE WELLINGTON – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $13,000 to Curl for a Cause on March 17 in support of Aboyne Rural Hospice, a facility not yet constructed, but that will provide end-of-life care for local residents.
Playful Fox Productions brought The Wizard of Oz to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions brought its rendition of The Wizard of Oz to the Fergus Grand Theatre March 7 to 9.
Dr. Raj Khanuja is awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
ONTARIO – Dr. Raj Khanuja has been awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, one of Ontario’s highest honours, for his contributions to dental care accessibility through his program “Doing Positive in My Backyard.”
Significant flooding in Harriston
MINTO– Mike Billingsley took this photo of some of the flooding in Harriston on the morning of March 16.
Hundreds attend Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Hundreds of people came out for Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday on March 15 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Wellington Terrace volunteers receive King Charles III Coronation Medals
Senator Rob Black presented King Charles III Coronation Medals to two longtime volunteers at Wellington Terrace on March 10.
Ammoye to perform at River Run Centre
GUELPH – Seven-time JUNO nominee Ammoye will be performing at the Guelph River Run Theatre March 28 at 8pm.
Elora Lions Club hands out two Melvin Jones awards
ELORA – The Elora Lions Club handed out the Melvin Jones Award on Feb. 26 to two members: Richard Burt and James Keating.
Michael Madden will take listeners behind the Silver Screen
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) proudly presents the next installment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring motion picture set designer and EFAC member Michael Madden
Reflections: Persistence in prayer
It is important to clarify that Jesus’ instruction to “use not vain repetitions” (Matthew 6:7) does not mean that we should be careful how often we pray or how often we pray about specific subjects.
Alma Optimists host annual Toy Show and Sale
Toy show – The Alma Optimists hosted their annual Toy Show and Sale on March 9 at the Alma Community Centre.
Liberals more trusted to handle Trump than Conservatives
ONTARIO – As Canadians get their first taste of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term tariffs, many are giving more thought to which Canadian leader they’d prefer to deal with the president in the coming months and years.