GUELPH - A pilot program called Leaders of Today is providing a class of Grade 8 students at St. Joseph Catholic School, the chance to share stories about the community in which they live and the issues that matter to them.
Heritage Society hosting Barbados-inspired event
ABERFOYLE - On Dec. 7 the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is saluting Barbados.
Heather Rankin to perform Christmas concert in Fergus
FERGUS - Heather Rankin, best known as the youngest member of the six-time Juno Award winning and multi-platinum selling Canadian Band The Rankin Family is bringing her Picture Perfect Christmas Show to Melville United Church in Fergus on Dec. 6.
Local shuffleboard players represent Canada in Austria
Shuffleboarders abroad - Local players competed for Canada at the International Shuffleboard Association (ISA) World Championship in Vienna, Austria Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.
Fergus Curling Club host southern Ontario Home Hardware bonspiel
Major bonspiel – A week-long Southern Ontario bonspiel, sponsored by Home Hardware,…
Cheer on Bears Cheerleaders compete at various events
Cheerleaders compete - The athletes at Cheer On Bears Cheerleading had a weekend of competitions.
Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance coming to Elora Legion Dec. 7
ELORA - Hospice Wellington will be holding its annual Tree of Remembrance fundraiser this December.
OMAFRA REPORT: Drying and storing corn properly can improve low test weight
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Thring wins top first cut hay crop at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Royal win – Megan Thring, centre, of East Garafraxa received a first place ribbon for her…
Guelph Humane Society seeks holiday donations
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is barking for joy as it kick-starts its holiday giving campaign, asking people to give hope to the most vulnerable animals in the community.
4-H Black Light Performance held at Mimosa church
ERIN - The 4-H Mimosa drama club held their Black Light meeting on Sunday, Nov. 24 at Mimosa Church.
Bracelet of Hope gala fights AIDS in Lesotho
GUELPH - The Bracelet of Hope charity will host its 8th annual gala on Nov. 30, celebrating the United Nations theme of communities making a difference for those affected by HIV and AIDS.
Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott rolls up his sleeve for Ontario’s free flu shot program
Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott received his annual flu shot at the Rexall pharmacy in Acton…
St. Joseph Catholic School held Remembrance assembly
Honouring veterans - St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus honoured fallen soldiers and veterans during a Remembrance assembly on Nov 11.
Drayton Christmas Craft Show drew a crowd
A sweet job - The Drayton Christmas Craft Show drew a crowd to the PMD arena on Nov. 16.