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.
We Choose Local donates to Guelph Wish Fund for Children
GUELPH – Guelph online marketplace, We Choose Local, donated $1,000 to the Guelph Wish Fund for Children on July 31.
Township holding community engagement workshops as it develops strategy
CENTRE WELLINGTON – From Sept. 8 to 11, the township will be hosting a series of community workshops designed to strengthen connections and gather valuable input from residents.
The right tree in the right spot: how trees are working for farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In the rolling fields of southwestern Ontario, farmers are turning to an age-old ally to boost productivity and protect their land: trees.
Century Church Theatre presents The Melville Boys
HILLSBURGH - Starting Sept. 7, Century Church Theatre, starts their 2025/2026 season with The Melville Boys, a dramedy by celebrated Canadian playwright, Norm Foster.
Tom Wilson named 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year
ELORA – Canadian musician, author and visual artist Tom Wilson has been named the 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year at Riverfest Elora.
Palmerston Fair a popular spot on weekend
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fair kicked off its weekend celebrations with a well attended parade on Aug. 22.