MINTO – Three students from Minto helped clinch the championship for the Orangeville Vikings at the VMF CUP in London in the U11 Atom division Feb. 28 to March 2.
Pedestrian hit by transport truck at Fergus intersection
FERGUS – A pedestrian remains in life-threatening condition after being hit by a transport truck…
Final show of Gallery Concert Series features ‘enhanced’ string ensemble
ABOYNE – The final Gallery Concert of the season will be held March 30 in the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Deadline looming for award nominations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has put out the call for nominations for the Awards of Excellence.
Celebrate Maple Weekend at a sugarbush April 5 to 6
ONTARIO – Maple syrup season is in full swing, and Maple Weekend will be here in a few weeks.
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Bracelet of Hope going strong after 16 years
GUELPH – Bracelet of Hope has launched a new, $100,000 campaign to fund mobile health units in Lesotho, Southern Africa, by selling handcrafted bracelets.
CT scanner ready for patients at Groves Hospital
FERGUS – Staff and board members cut the ribbon on the new CT scanner at Groves Memorial Community Hospital on March 3.
People protest pending closure closure of supervised consumption site
GUELPH – About 70 people marched through Guelph on Feb. 24 to protest the upcoming closure of the city’s supervised drug consumption site.
Taylor Swift fans enjoy tribute drag show at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Didn’t get to see Taylor Swift in concert? Doll Haus Events and the Fergus Grand Theatre had locals covered as they presented a Taylor Swift tribute drag show at the theatre on March 1, featuring Anne Tique Doll and Ultraviolet.
Diaper drive supporting Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Christian Fellowship Group at Centre Wellington District High School recently organized a diaper drive to support the Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre (WPCC).
Applications open for UGDSB personal support worker program
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is now accepting applications for its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Molly’s Comedy Cabaret was a hit at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Molly Wilson brought her show Molly’s Comedy Cabaret to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Feb. 28 as part of the theatre’s Presenting Series.
King Charles III Coronation Medals to five additional recipients in Guelph
GUELPH – In a ceremony hosted at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 on Feb. 21, Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield presented an additional five King Charles III Coronation Medals to recipients in Guelph.
Local highland dancers bring home awards
FERGUS – Dancers from Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance attended the Western Ontario Highland Dancers Association Tri-Cities competition on March 1.