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FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is presenting its Awakened Voices Narratives on Feb. 28 at Melville United Church in Fergus.

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

GUELPH – An excavator is on site and construction is set to begin on Guelph’s new south end high school in the next few weeks. 

Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. I am most certain of this, for God’s Word says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be

ELORA – Elora Public School is holding its annual celebration of music, Music Lives@Elora Public School, on Feb. 20.

ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes this time of year. CVC urges people to exercise caution and keep family and pets away from the edges of all waterways.

GUELPH –  The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) is set to host its annual Farmland Forum on March 20, bringing together experts and advocates to explore the vital connection between watershed protection and the future of Ontario’s farmlands. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY  – Take the Stress out of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is being offered in an online format this winter to help adults of all ages decrease symptoms of IBS or a stressed/nervous stomach. 

GUELPH –  The Guelph Tool Library wants to collect 50 laptops in February.  

ALTON  – Colour is Headwaters Arts second themed, member art show that celebrates a world filled with colours as seen through the eyes of the selected artists. 

ONTARIO  – It’s election time in Ontario, and across the province, candidates have started meeting with voters and sharing their platforms.