ELORA – Elora Community Theatre and DANCE+Heart collaborated on their version of the familiar Christmas classic The Nutcracker at the Fergus Grand Threatre on Dec. 12.
Cribbage player dealt perfect hand in Fergus
FERGUS – Alycia Olesen of Fergus was dealt a perfect cribbage hand worth 29 points during weekly cribbage play at the Victoria Park Senior Centre on Dec. 12.
Rockwood streets lined for Santa Claus parade
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 11 drew a large crowd.
Guelph resident wins big with Lotto 6/49
GUELPH – Scott David Fasano of Guelph can “find his possible” after winning a Lotto 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the gold ball draw on Aug. 2.
Six coworkers win $2 million with Ontario 49
GUELPH – A group of six from Guelph is celebrating after winning a $2 million top prize in the Ontario 49 draw on Aug. 30.
Credit Valley Conservation’s draft updated regulations mapping open for public consultation
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has prepared draft regulations mapping to conform to requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 41/24.
Guelph resident wins Lottario draw
GUELPH – Johann Bowen of Guelph won $827,972 in the May 3 Lottario draw.
Alma parade features ‘Tractors, Tots and Toys’ on Dec. 21
ALMA – Santa will be in Alma on Dec. 21 at 2pm. He likes to visit the village as close to Christmas as possible so he can confirm children’s requests. “So let’s not disappoint him – he wants to see the streets of Alma lined with people,” parade officials stated in a press release. The Alma Optimist
Canadians feeling high financial pressure anticipate little relief in 2026
ONTARIO – Trees all around the country are being lit and the holiday rush is upon us. But new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds the festive feeling is likely a touch brighter for some than others.
Downtown Fergus hosts annual festive Sip n’ Shop Dec. 12
FERGUS – Shop owners kept their doors open late on Dec. 12 for the Sip n’ Shop event in downtown Fergus.
UGDSB launching personal support worker program
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced a new 38-week personal support worker (PSW) program beginning in January at the Guelph Continuing Education campus.
Bridging the gap: Canada’s agricultural sector and mental health
GUELPH – A national study conducted by the University of Guelph suggests that mental health in Canada’s agricultural sector is a community effort.
Holstein parade draws crowds Dec. 13
HOLSTEIN – The guest of honour hitched a ride on a wagon pulled by horses during Holstein’s Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 13.
OPINION: Farmers step up to help as food bank demand surges across Ontario
ONTARIO – The holiday season is often called the season of giving – a time when we think a little more about neighbours, community and those who may be struggling. This year, that spirit feels even more important.
Melville United Church held annual Christmas bake sale Dec. 13
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Melville United Church held its annual Christmas bake sale on Dec. 13 and people came from miles around to purchase these fine baked goods.