MOUNT FOREST – The 21st Mount Forest Fireworks Festival welcomed thousands of visitors between July 13 and 16.
Advertiser publisher elected chair of News Media Canada
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser publisher Dave Adsett has been named chair of News Media Canada. He was elected on July 11 by the board of directors of the organization.
Cola Goes Better With Elvis – the Rick Clark Collection on display at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Visitors should prepare to get all shook up at the Wellington County Museum and Archives this summer.
Endangered languages meet textile art in new exhibition at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA - A new exhibition at the Elora Centre for the Arts uses textile art to explore and share words from endangered and minority languages from around the world.
Golf United Tournament raises $34,000 to support Home For Good Campaign
GUELPH - More than 140 golfers joined United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin on July 3 for the 2nd annual Golf United tournament, presented by Herr Wealth Management.
Guelph Tool Library’s Circular Store thrift store will remain open another year
GUELPH - The Guelph Tool Library, a member-based lending library with over 1500 tools and appliances, has found success in their Circular Store Pilot Program and is excited to extend the program for another year.
Historic Ellis Chapel celebrates 162nd anniversary this summer
PUSLINCH - Since its restoration and reopening in 1963, summer services have been held each year (with the exception of the Covid period) at Historic Ellis Chapel in Puslinch.
Elora Driveway Market raises funds to support Grove Youth Hub
ELORA – Jodi Bird organized the second annual Driveway Market, which featured items for sale by local craftspeople, thrifters and artists.
New Taste Real Local Food map now available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new version of the Taste Real Local Food Map is now available across Wellington County and Guelph.
Lake Erie Source Protection Committee seeks volunteers
CAMBRIDGE – The Lake Erie Source Protection Committee is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies for public interest representatives.
Eden Mills Mill Pond lands donated to Rare Charitable Research Reserve
GUELPH/ERAMOSA — On June 1, Charles and Anna Simon were honoured at a community event in Eden Mills to celebrate the transfer of 12.8 acres of land to the Rare Charitable Research Reserve.
Grand Valley Lions Club holds Canada Day 50/50 draw
GRAND VALLEY — On July 1, the Grand Valley BIA’s held its annual car show and the Grand Valley Lions held a 50-50 draw.
Call for vendors: Christmas market at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is thrilled to be hosting the third annual Christmas Market, taking place on December 1 and 2.
Minto Minor Ball U9 team receives $2000 donation
Palmerston – Representatives of the Minto Minor Ball U9 team recently received a $2,000 cheque from The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston.
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre raises $70,000 at fundraiser
PUSLINCH – Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre raised $70,000 at the Celebrate Sunrise! fundraising event held on June 25.