RICHMOND HILL – On May 3, the Multiple Districts A of Lions Club International held the annual Effective Speaking Contest in Richmond Hill, in both English and French.
Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team wins Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team brought home the Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship banner and gold medals on May 18 in Brampton.
OPINION: ‘Foodbelt’ legislation to be tabled by Ontario Greens and Haldimand-Norfolk MPP
ONTARIO – The Ontario Green Party and independent Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady have pledged to introduce “Foodbelt” legislation to protect Ontario’s farmland.
Wellington museum honours students for ‘Outstanding Artistic Achievement’
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA), in partnership with the Elora Fergus Arts Council, is honouring six secondary school students from the Upper Grand District School Board for their submissions to Emerging Insights, a juried exhibition.
Community Foundation gives $25,000
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation handed out $25,000 in grants to local charities at a ceremony at the GrandWay Events Centre on May 8.
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.
Local grief support organization builds capacity thanks to $140,500 OTF grant
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.
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.