WELLINGTON NORTH – The local Lavender Bloom Festival is set to return for its second year June 28 at Tullamore Lavender Co. near Arthur from 11am to 5pm.
Spinners, knitters and crocheters flock to Fergus Fibre Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Fibre Festival on May 31 on St. Andrew Street attracted knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, and others curious about the event.
Centre Wellington held a key projects open house
FERGUS – Centre Wellington held a key projects open house at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on May 29 with good attendance from community members.
Castlemore Dental gives $14,000 in free dental services during ‘Doing Positive in my Backyard’ campaign
FERGUS – Castlemore Dental hosted its “Doing Positive in My Backyard” free dental care clinic in Fergus May 24 to 25.
Something to smile about: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raises $191,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – Tim Hortons announced that a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised through the sales of Smile Cookies this year, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States.
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Art Gallery of Guelph launches summer season with 155,578
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph recently opened the exhibit 155,578, which brings together the work of 55 contemporary artists with strong ties to Guelph.
Conestogo Dam rehabilitation project continues into year two
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Expect lower water levels in the Conestogo Lake reservoir throughout the summer and fall.
Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field
ORANGEVILLE – Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.
Ellis Chapel opens for weddings, services, concert
PUSLINCH – The volunteers and trustees have again opened Ellis Chapel for weddings, two services and a concert this summer.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes
WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced youth auditions for upcoming productions.
Linamar donates $1 million to St. Joseph’s campaign
GUELPH – Linamar Corporation has announced a $1-million donation to St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph.
St. John Catholic School hosts and wins county schools baseball tournament
ARTHUR – St. Mary Catholic School from Elora competed against St. John Catholic School from Arthur on May 29 in the county schools baseball tournament in Arthur.
Soccer season underway
FERGUS – The Fergus Elora District Soccer club is up and running. The club’s Under 3 program started recently, with little house league players filling the Victoria Park fields in Fergus and the South Ridge Park fields in Elora.
Senstional Elora presents 2025 Fabulous Fergus Pub Night
FERGUS – Fabulous Fergus Pub Night, presented by Sensational Elora, makes its return on June 19.