ELORA – A gardening project that began during Culture Days last fall has grown and now organizers have put out the call for volunteers.
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Proactive aging: health screenings every senior should know about
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As life expectancy continues to rise, thanks to modern medicine, so does the importance of proactive health care.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School national show choir champions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The show choir team from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School performed during a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on May 6.
Optimist Club of Centre Wellington-Fergus held an electronic waste collection
FERGUS – The Optimist Club of Centre Wellington-Fergus held an electronic waste collection on April 26. Conducted primarily as a public service, any funds raised will go to the Canadian Children Optimist Fund for scholarships and bursaries.
Artists compete in Minto Juried Art Show at Harriston library
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council held an opening night and awards reception for its eighth annual juried art show at the Harriston Public Library on May 8. The show runs until May 30.
Catholic school board approves multi-year strategic plan
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board approved its 2025-28 multi-year strategic plan during a board meeting on May 5.
Guelph Concert Band recognizes women composers with Echoes of Change event
GUELPH – Women will be the centre of attention later this month as the Guelph Concert Band prepares a family-friendly afternoon of music.
Erin partners with Rogers to bring high-speed internet to community centre
ERIN – The Town of Erin has announced Centre 2000 is now connected to fibre internet, in partnership with Rogers Communications.
Wellington North council recognizes athletes for outstanding achievements
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council hosted its fourth Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in Sports Night on May 7 at the council chamber here.
WHSS Varsity Boys Soccer team on route to CWOSSA championships
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Varsity Boys Soccer team travelled to Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Walkerton on May 2 to compete in a 10-team soccer tournament.
Mothers Day at Erin Hill Acres
ERIN – It was a fun Mother’s Day at Erin Hill Acres farm on May 11, with tours and plenty of interaction with farm animals.
United Way celebrates volunteers
GUELPH – With National Volunteer Week over for another year, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin celebrated the importance of volunteers across communities.
Fifth annual Bee Sweet Nature Co. Pollinator Festival returns June 14
PUSLINCH – The Bee Sweet Nature Company is holding its fifth annual Pollinator Festival on June 14.
Doug Ford visits Kiwi Newton in Guelph
GUELPH – On May 9, Kiwi Newton hosted Premier Doug Ford and a host of dignitaries at its advanced manufacturing facility in Guelph.
Police beat: Drug charges
FERGUS – A Brampton and Kitchener resident have been charged after police seized about $10,000 in drugs and property following a traffic stop here last week.