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.
Students take lessons from David Lamble of the Free Bird Nature School
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Master bird-bander David Lamble of Fergus shared his knowledge with students at the Free Bird Nature School on May 27.
Guelph Handmade Market in the Park returns June 14, 15
GUELPH – The Guelph Handmade Group is coming back to the Royal City Park on June 14 from 10am to 4pm and June 15 from 10am to 3pm.
Research shows younger generations are strongest newspaper readers
OAKVILLE – News Media Canada research from January 2025 confirms that Gen Z adults (born between 1997 and 2006), as well as Millennials (born between 1980 and 1996), are now the strongest consumers of newspaper content.
Yacht Rock band entertains crowd at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – A nostalgic journey back to the 70s and 80s brought back a lot of memories for the audience at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 29.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Winter Wear Program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On May 28, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,700 to the Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North and Centre Wellington, in support of its Winter Wear Program.
