GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital has announced the launch of its PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) program beginning this fall.
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce congratulates Jenn Locke Mortgages at ribbon-cutting
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce congratulated Jenn Locke Mortgages at its ribbon-cutting on Aug. 27.
Mochrie Real Estate sponsor Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club tournament
ELORA – The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosted tournament on July 30 sponsored by Mochrie Real Estate.
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus advances rural priorities
OTTAWA – Municipal representatives met in Ottawa last month to talk about issues including housing, infrastructure, mental health and addictions.
OFA leaders discuss issues with Liberal agriculture critic
ONTARIO – This week, the OFA welcomed MPP Ted Hsu, the Ontario Liberals Agriculture Critic, to its headquarters in Guelph.
Sam Roberts Band brings the Canadian Dream to River Run
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.