ST. JACOBS - Grab your prom date and step into the world of glitter, fantastic music, and high-energy dance with the hilarious musical The Prom. This heartwarming celebration of love and inclusivity will take the stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from May 17 to June 11.
The Fergus Grand Theatre hosts a night of Newfoundland music
‘Rock’ music - April 29 was quite a night for Newfoundland music in Fergus.
Grace2Band raises funds for the Downie Wenjack Foundation with Tragically Hip show
Hip sounds – Grace2Band came to Fergus on April 30 to celebrate The Tragically Hip and raise funds for the Downie Wenjack Foundation, a charity started by the late Gord Downie that is dedicated to assisting Indigenous people.
Historical society launches book on history of Elora
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Historical Society has announced the publication of the late Stephen Thorning’s long-awaited history of Elora, The Model Village and the Struggle for Success.
Creekbank Bridge project requires closure on WR 17
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rehabilitation work Creekbank Bridge, located on Wellington Road 17 approximately 0.7km East of Wellington Road 18 in Centre Wellington, is set to begin May 8. The work will be performed by Engineered Concrete Limited of Kitchener, Ontario.
Hey gardeners – we need your help
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County purchases 7.2 acres to expand Brucedale garage
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At its April 27 meeting, county council announced the purchase of 7.2 acres of land adjacent to the existing Brucedale Garage site on Wellington Road 124.
Royal Canadian Legion presents donation to Belwood Lodge and Camp
Camp donation – At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus general meeting on April 19, a donation of $2,000 was presented to the Belwood Lodge and Camp.
Friends of the Grand plant trees along Carroll Creek
Grand planting – It was 8C and wet on May 1 on the banks of the Carroll Creek near Elora, perfect…
Seniors’ Centre for Excellence offering virtual programming
Virtual programing – Seniors and caregivers in north Wellington have been enjoying virtual programming produced by the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence twice a week in their homes, allowing them to remain connected to their community.
Public invited to awards reception for juried art show
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council’s 2023 Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto.
North Wellington team to represent Ontario Southwest TAP in Mississippi
Pool champs – “Off The Rails” was the winning team in the recent TAP (amateur pool) 2022…
Mapleton Farmers’ Market returns
DRAYTON – The Mapleton Farmers’ Market is set to return for the 2023 season.
North Wellington volunteers clean up the community
Spring clean up – Volunteers from All Treat Farms, Wellington North Fire Service, Copernicus Educational Products and the Arthur and District Horticultural Society volunteered for spring clean up of various areas in the community of Arthur on April 26.
Filmmaker Chandler Levak to attend Palmerston screening of I like Movies
PALMERSTON – A question and answer session with Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levak will be held following the Big Film Fest screening of I Like Movies here on May 15.