ONTARIO – While Canada and most of the rest of the world have evidently received a reprieve in the ongoing trade war with the United States, which appears to have picked a much larger battle with China, few Canadians are feeling mollified.
Racinsky named parliamentary assistant to Minister of Red Tape Reduction
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Joseph Racinsky headed to Queen’s Park after the Feb. 27 provincial election and landed the job as parliamentary assistant to Andrea Khanjin, the Minister of Red Tape Reduction.
Hanover Civic Theatre presents its production Bare Bear Bones
HANOVER – Bare Bear Bones by Michael Grant is set to open at the Hanover Civic Theatre on April 25 with a celebratory mix and mingle starting at 6pm in the community hall. The show follows at 7:30pm in the theatre and is an age of majority event. Will Norm and Ruth have a glamping holdiday? Both of
Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presented its version of Alice in Wonderland at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 12.
MPP Matthew Rae appointed chief government whip of Ontario
OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae was appointed chief government whip of Ontario on April 7.
Students will ‘Push Beyond’ at UGDSB Empowerment Day May 8
GUELPH – Thousands of Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students in Grades 5 to 8 will gather on May 8 for a powerful day of inspiration and excitement at this year’s Empowerment Day.
Fergus Grand Theatre presents Season’s Greeters
FERGUS – A whimsical convention held on Easter Island arranged by Easter rabbits turned out to a bit of a calamity on April 5 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Treat mom and help youth at the same time
ELORA – The GrandWay Events centre is hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch on May 11.
County archives hosts spring events
WELLINGTON COUNTY – History comes alive this spring as the Wellington County Archives opens its doors, inviting residents to uncover local heritage through a series of events and opportunities.
Fergus celebrates Scottish heritage on Tartan Day
FERGUS – Tartan Day is a day to be proud of one’s clan and its tartan.
Tristan Sauer wins 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is pleased to announce that Tristan Sauer has been awarded the 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators.
Reflections
The two most important “celebrations” in Christian faith are next week. If there is still a big kid inside you, your brain just perked up and said “Hey, the most important celebration is Christmas – yay presents! - but it’s only April, what are you talking about?”
Guelph, Upper Credit humane societies among those receiving PetSmart charities grant
BURLINGTON– PetSmart Charities of Canada has awarded $700,000 in grant funding to 17 animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country.
Trade Tracks Showcase connects students with the trades
FERGUS – The Trade Tracks Showcase will be returning to Fergus on April 25 and 26.
Elora Legion hosts annual Paul Johnson Memorial Olympics
ELORA – Several teams from around the county competed at the 10th Annual Paul Johnson Memorial Olympics on April 5.