MAPLETON – As someone whose teen years happened during the 1970s, I was really looking forward to the Drayton Festival Theatre’s third production, Yesterday Once More. And I wasn’t disappointed.
Kids can prepare to ride school bus with First-Time Rider Program
GUELPH – Student Transportation Services of Wellington-Dufferin (STWDSTS) is offering a First-Time Rider Program this August to prepare students to ride a school bus.
Guelph pets strike a pose in annual photo contest to support animals in need
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) annual Cutest Pet Photo Contest is back and local pets are once again competing for the crown, all in support of animals still waiting for their forever homes.
Guelph Rotary’s annual Lobsterfest Dinner returns
GUELPH – The Guelph Rotary Club has announced that tickets are now available for its Annual Lobsterfest Dinner on Sept. 27.
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete at the Fergus Scottish Festival
Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance competed at the Fergus Scottish Festival on August 8 to 10.
Highland Rugby U18 team wins bronze
FERGUS – Highland Rugby U18 boys finished the 2025 season as the third best team in Ontario, after beating Belleville Bulldogs 12-0 in the bronze medal game in Kingston.
Erin Legion hosts annual car show
ERIN – There were many vintage cars shining under sunny skies at the Erin Legion’s 14th annual car show on Aug. 9.
Genealogy Fair invites community to uncover family
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Family history enthusiasts will have access to genealogical expertise when Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts its Genealogy Fair on Sept. 6 from 9am to 4pm.
OPINION: Summer connects farmers, politicians from fairs to farm tours
ONTARIO – Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.
Partial fire ban issued in northern Wellington County
NORTH WELLINGTON – There is a partial burn ban now in effect in Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North. It includes agricultural burns, brush pile burns and any other burning unrelated to recreational cooking or camp fires.
Successful season for Highland Rugby coming to a close
FERGUS – This week is set to be the biggest week of the season for Highland Rugby Club with a big home tournament and three teams competing in regional and provincial finals.
Scottish Festival, Highland Games in Fergus this weekend
FERGUS – This weekend, the Fergus Scottish Festival will open its gates for the 80th time, welcoming guests from around the world.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington launches new community programming
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington has launched Project Ignite, which aims to provide youths and families with programmed activities designed to build essential life skills and promote community engagement.