DRAYTON - About 200 people attended the Mapleton Historical Society’s presentation on May 13 about the history and building of Conestogo Dam. In addition to long-time local residents and people who grew up near the lake, there was a large contingent of cottagers present.
Local food, agriculture highlighted during the annual Spring Rural Romp
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Taste Real Spring Rural Romp will be held in-person on May 28.
Second ‘Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return’ workshop held
SPARC workshop – The second workshop in the Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return series hosted…
Building back better bones reduces likelihood of fractures, disease
The human body is comprised of 206 bones which make up the skeletal system. Bones are living…
Blue Bonnet Lassies have busy competition season
Highland Dance – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have had a busy…
Book Sale raises record funds for Elora Festival
ELORA – The Annual Giant Book Sale returned to the Elora Curling Club May 6 to 8 after a two-year absence due to COVID restrictions.
Songs of Bob Dylan performed at Fergus Grand Theatre
Bob Dylan – The songs of the very popular singer Bob Dylan came back to life at the Fergus Grand…
Harmonica master Mike Stevens plays Grand Theatre
Harmonica master – It was two firsts and a last at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 15 for Mike…
Canada Road Safety Week is May 17 to 23
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), in support of Canada Road Safety Week (May 17 to 23), encourages motorists and farm machinery operators alike to pay attention, drive defensively, and share the road this season.
Lightning strikes the stage at GLT
GUELPH – Can Lightning Strike Twice? an original play by one of Guelph Little Theatre’s own members (with permission of Canadian Playwright’s Guild) promises to keep audiences laughing in the aisles.
Grants for well projects offered by GRCA, municipal partners
CAMBRIDGE - Grants are available to support homeowners and farmers in the Grand River watershed who are interested in well projects on their property.
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Open House opens doors to Better Hearing Month at Hear Right Canada in Elora
The stigma around hearing loss speaks volumes for those who struggle with it. Yet times are changing and so is the technology around hearing aids.
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Country Carpet & Furniture offer selection, service and affordable prices close to home
Country Carpet & Furniture, originally known as Country Carpet, is a family-owned business with a proud history in downtown Mount Forest since 1976.
Lupus Ontario celebrates Lupus Awareness Month in May
ONTARIO – May is Lupus Awareness Month, with May 10 being both World Lupus Day (internationally) and Lupus Awareness Day in Ontario.
Registration for Summer Arts Explosion Camps now open
GUELPH - Guelph Dance is is welcoming back campers in-person to explore creative expression through a variety of arts at its annual Summer Arts Explosion Camps.