DRAYTON – With the province now in stage three of its reopening plan, it remains unclear when in-person performances will resume at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
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Slot machines singing once again over thunder of hooves at Elora casino, raceway
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Slots and horses are warming up at Elements Casino and Grand River Raceway after Wellington County entered into step three of the province's reopening plan on July 16.
Beyond Borders class of 2021 have raised $30,000 for local organizations
GUELPH – After putting endless weeks and hours into event planning, the Upper Grand District…
Livestream cabaret concert series returns
DRAYTON – The last two concerts in Drayton Entertainment’s free Livestream Cabaret Concert…
Sidewalk Saturday draws crowd to Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A large crowd assembled on Main Street here on July 10 for a sidewalk sale event…
Annual Hillside Festival returns for another virtual event
GUELPH – The 2021 Hillside Homeside festival is continuing to send music and good vibes to the…
Erin fairgrounds hosts drive-in bingo events through summer
ERIN – The Town of Erin will be offering drive-in bingo to the community in July, August and…
Local tattoo shop presents first motorcycle show
ERIN – Erin’s Organic Art Tattoo shop is presenting its first motorcycle show, which will also…
Elora Community Theatre prepares for summer shows
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is running two summer outdoor shows this season.
Elora photographer releasing first book this fall
ELORA – A lot of people are talking about resiliency right now – that’s what it has taken to get through this pandemic and it’s what we’ll all need as we come out of it.
Kingsbury wins Tributary to the Rivers songwriting competition
GUELPH – Shannon Kingsbury has won first place and the people’s choice award for her song River Eramosa at the Tributary to the Rivers songwriting competition hosted by the Wellington Water Watchers.
Centre Wellington author releases re-published book
FERGUS – Pat Mestern is a Fergus resident and author who has published several novels.
Gorge Cinema receives grant through Independent Cinema Relief Fund
ELORA – The Gorge Cinema in Elora has received a grant through the Independent Cinema Relief Fund. Owner Payton Curtis noted the Elora cinema is down 96 per cent in revenue this year, “so grants such as these are lifelines.”