KITCHENER – On May 8, Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) announced it had strengthened its foundation for the future thanks to a $140,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Elora Centre for the Arts launches ‘$25 to Thrive’ fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is calling on the community to help support its expansion project with a new fundraising initiative.
OPINION: Farmers, motorists urged to share the road
ONTARIO – Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
Township to hold final PIC on mobility plan
CENTRE WELLINGTON – If you’ve got something to say about the township’s trails and active transportation infrastructure, township officials are all ears.
Township hosting key projects open house
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington is holding another key projects open house – an opportunity to learn about all the major projects the township has planned for 2025 and ask questions of key township staff.
Protestors plan to rally against Bill 5
GUELPH – “Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by unleashing Our Economy Act, will do everything but protect Ontario,” say the organizers of an upcoming rally against the bill.
Pavement overlay projects at various locations in the county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Pavement overlay, including line painting and shoulder grading, in various locations throughout the county commenced May 6 and is anticipated to end mid-June.
Centre Wellington District High School students compete in Skills Ontario competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 6, three students from Centre Wellington District High School competed in the Skills Ontario competition.
Melville Church Garage and Bake Sale
FERGUS – Volunteers Doreen Broome, left, and Lorna Bevcar welcomed treasure seekers to Melville United Church in Fergus on May 17 for the Garage and Bake Sale. Participants browsed the curios and snapped up the freshly baked pies, brownies, and tarts on offer.
Liam Vickery performs in Acton
ACTON – Liam Vickery of Rockwood performed some Stompin’ Tom Connors songs and his own compositions at Tommy’s Grill and Bar in Acton on May 4.
Mother’s Day celebration at the Grandway events centre
ELORA – Families gathered at the Grandway events centre on May 11 to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Activities for older adults with limited mobility
Physical activity is a valuable tool in the fight against chronic disease and other conditions.
Open studio tour runs May 31 and June 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – For the fourth year in a row a group of local artists are welcoming visitors to the annual Elora Fergus Spring Open Studios tour.
Optimist Club of Centre Wellington-Fergus held an electronic waste collection
FERGUS – The Optimist Club of Centre Wellington-Fergus held an electronic waste collection on April 26. Conducted primarily as a public service, any funds raised will go to the Canadian Children Optimist Fund for scholarships and bursaries.