CENTRE WELLINGTON – The ladies of the Thursday morning Bible Study group at Central Pentecostal Church in Centre Wellington celebrated the recent visit of King Charles lll and Queen Camilla to Canada with cake and the singing of God Save the King.
School boards celebrate first Project SEARCH graduating class
GUELPH – The first class of the University of Guelph’s (U of G) Project SEARCH program graduated June 25.
United Church celebrates 100 years: Arthur United Church historical timeline
ARTHUR – The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and the Advertiser will be featuring local United churches/congregations throughout the year.
OPINION: Ontario farms produce more than many people think
ONTARIO – Ontario farms produce more than 200 different food and farm products, giving consumers a wide range of options for filling their shopping carts and dinner plates with local food all year long.
Strawberry festival and teddy bear caper at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Wellington County held its second Strawberry Festival at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 21 and it stopped raining long enough for this family to sample some locally-grown strawberries.
Six competing in Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair
MINTO – The Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair has a total of six competing for the title of junior and senior Harriston-Minto Ambassadors.
Coalition celebrates $121,500 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC) has received a $121,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillum Foundation (OTF).
Catholic high schools raise over $60,000 at Relay for Life
GUELPH – St. James Catholic High School hosted a Relay for Life event on May 16, raising a total of more than $60,000 in support of the fight against cancer.
Some real stunners on Fergus garden tour
FERGUS – Fiona Mason’s home at 145 Union St. West was nothing but grass and holes left by the dogs of the previous owner.
Fergus Grand Theatre offers theatre technician training in September
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is offering theatre technician training in a 12-week course format starting in September.
George and Lynda White pledge $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Last summer George and Lynda White pledged $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
Anne of Green Gables: the Musical coming to Fergus
FERGUS – The story of Canada’s favourite redhead Anne Shirley is coming to Fergus in a musical form.
Canadian Reform Churches in Fergus and Elora host community barbecue
ELORA – Canadian Reform Churches in Fergus and Elora joined together to serve hamburgers, hot dogs and salads for free during a community barbecue at Bissell Park in Elora on June 21.
Centre Wellington Pride holds first community celebration at museum
CENTRE WELLINGTON – People gathered at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the Centre Wellington Pride Community Celebration on June 14.
Fergus, Marsville Lions Clubs raise over $11,000 for dog guides
FERGUS – Lions Clubs are known throughout Canada for providing guide dogs for those who are physically disabled.