WELLINGTON COUNTY - The federal election is just over three weeks away, but local electors don’t have to limit themselves to just one day to cast their vote.
Drayton’s Heidi Frey crowned Queen of the Furrow at IPM 2019
VERNER – Heidi Frey is the new Ontario Queen of the Furrow.
Dig into local food and agriculture on the Fall Rural Romp on Sept. 28
WELLINGTON CTY. - Experience the local harvest at the 13th Annual Taste Real Fall Rural Romp on Sept. 28 from 10am to 4pm.
Elora Rocks gear up for Oct. 11 home opener
ELORA - Despite recent warm weather, hockey season is just around the corner.
Farm dinner event highlights local food
ERIN – A local farm invites the public to close the distance from farm to fork with an al fresco dining event held right on the farm.
Former Mohawks goaltender drafted by Calgary Roughnecks
PHILADELPHIA - Lacrosse goaltender Landon Kells, a former member of the Elora Mohawks Junior B team, has been selected by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2019 National Lacrosse League entry draft held Sept. 17.
Erin apple crumble fundraiser to support third refugee family
ERIN - Erin Refugee Action continues to raise funds for the support of people fleeing danger, with promotions such as the sale of apple crumbles.
World’s favourite family musical on stage this fall at Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - The sun will come out this fall as the world’s favourite family musical comes to Cambridge.
On the Spot to take on The Wizard of Oz
FERGUS - With five performances, 22 well-loved songs, and all the laughter and silliness their audiences have come to expect, On the Spot Productions Fergus/Elora has begun rehearsals for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Family Musical Panto.
Police beat: Woman dies of injuries sustained in a serious crash earlier this month
Woman dies of injuries MAPLETON – A Mount Forest woman has died as a result of injuries…
Elora Skatepark set to officially open
ELORA – Skate, bike or scooter over to the official ribbon cutting for the new Elora skatepark on Oct. 5 at 10:30am at the Elora Community Centre.
PPC replaces Perth-Wellington candidate
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The People’s Party of Canada has once again replaced its candidate for this riding in the Oct. 21 federal election.
Copernicus donates wetland in Mapleton to Escarpment Biosphere
MAPLETON - Copernicus Educational Products announced Sept. 17 that 50 acres of reforested land here, containing provincially significant wetland and two ponds, is now designated as a nature reserve.
Federal all-candidates meetings in Minto, Mapleton
PERTH-WELLINGTON - There are three upcoming Perth-Wellington federal all-candidates debates planned in Mapleton and Minto.
Taste of Guelph raises $160,000 for St. Joe’s
GUELPH - St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation hosted the 22nd annual Taste of Guelph on Sept. 15, a long-standing favourite for local foodies and a signature fundraising event.