As a public justice faith-based advocacy charity, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) often finds itself engaged in diverse coalitions.
‘DROM’ for MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Founder and presenter of DROM Val Shah, left, led Norwell District Secondary School teachers and students in a half-hour DROM exercise on June 7 as a part of Norwell’s RedFest event.
Cargill workers still on strike
GUELPH – A striking worker walks along Watson Parkway on June 11 to join fellow workers on the picket line at Cargill’s beef processing facility on Dunlop Drive in Guelph.
Fergus army cadets pass inspection at annual review ceremony
FERGUS – The second annual inspection of the 492 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, based in Fergus, was held June 2 at the Fergus sportsplex.
12th annual HEADS Up Cup
ERIN – The Hillsburgh Erin and District Soccer Club (HEADS) hosted its 12th annual “HEADS Up Cup” soccer tournament at Barbour Field recently.
21st annual review ceremony for Erin Air Cadets
ERIN – The Ross Ferguson Squadron 242 Erin Air Cadets held their 21st annual review ceremony at Centre 2000 on June 4.
Humane Society walk nets $62,000
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society raised $62,314 to support care for vulnerable animals in Guelph and Wellington County during its second annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon on July 2, with 246 walkers and 80 dogs showing up.
Live training session for Erin firefighters
ERIN – Firefighters held a live training session at the Town of Erin public works yard on June 8.
Theatre guild casting for Anne of Green Gables
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre has issued an open casting call for Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.
County library introduces cognitive activity kits
WELLINGTON COUNTY — The county’s library branches now have cognitive activity kits available for borrowing.
‘Sunny Days Ahead’ outdoor market held in Fergus
FERGUS – It wasn’t sunny, but it wasn’t raining. Plenty of people came out for the Sunny Days Ahead outdoor market in downtown Fergus on June 8, at the corner of St. David and St. Patrick streets.
Guelph/Eramosa school reunion brought 130 people to Guelph Curling Club
GUELPH – The reunion committee for nine Guelph Township Public Schools held a reunion on June 1 at the Guelph Curling Club.
Second annual Craft Gin Festival in Elora
ELORA – The second annual Craft Gin Festival was held at the Elora Centre for the Arts on June 8 and it was well-attended for an overcast day.
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Outlander stars coming to Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is thrilled to announce Maria Doyle Kennedy and Charles Vandervaart will be the featured guests for the 2024 festival.