MINTO – The Explore Africa Animal Show was a big hit with fairgoers of all ages at the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair last weekend. “Around the World in Three Fair Days” was the theme of the fair, which ran from Sept. 15 to 18. ABOVE: Ellie Bowman, right, was among those brave enough to try on a ba
Blue Bonnet Lassies have solid showing at WOHDA
GUELPH - Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance attended the Western Ontario Highland Dancers Association competition in Guelph on Sept. 16.
Elora Gorge Cinema screening rock documentary
ELORA - Canadian group Lowest of the Low has been together for over 30 years and the Gorge Cinema in Elora is one of five locations in Ontario to screen a documentary about the band.
Rush tribute band performs at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS — Rush tribute band 2112 performed on the Fergus Grand Theatre stage Sept. 16.
Guelph’s Improvisation Institute announces 24-hour Festival of Improvised Arts
GUELPH - The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) at the University of Guelph is thrilled to announce the fourth annual edition of their 24-hour festival of improvised arts: IF 2023.
Mount Forest senior sets example for healthy, happy lifestyle
MOUNT FOREST - A local woman’s setting an example for others on how to stay active, happy and healthy into their senior years.
Guelph Loyal Orange Lodge presented service jewels to four members
On Aug. 12, Prince Arthur Guelph Loyal Orange Lodge No. 1331 presented long service jewels to four of its members who between them have amassed over 250 years membership of the Loyal Orange Institution.
Bandmates pay tribute to late Stompin’ Tom Connors
ERIN — Stompin’ Tom Connors’ bandmates stopped by the Erin cemetery on Sept. 16 to pay their respects to Connors.
Crowds come out for Fergus Terry Fox Run
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The annual Terry Fox Run took place on Sept. 17 at locations across the country, including Fergus.
Lovers of the Birds: Long-eared owl
I have no experience with the long-eared owl, but since they can be widespread and fairly common throughout much of the province they are worth studying.
World Alzheimer Awareness Day
Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer societies across the world continue to raise…
Eight local volunteers to be recognized at Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is recognizing over 3,400 community volunteers through the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
Reflections: Life with real hope
My grandson is five years old and quite spontaneously one day, clearly upset, said to his parents that he didn’t want them to die. We still wonder where he picked up that concern since there hadn’t been any discussion about that.