ABOYNE – Wellington County’s annual Christmas Market will bring dozens of local artisans to the Wellington County Museum and Archives to sell their wares on Nov. 29 and 30.
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Classic Troubadours coming to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – The Classic Troubadours bring all your favourite artists under one roof at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Jan. 18 at 7:30pm.
Grace Christian Fellowship hosts Christmas market, cookie walk
FERGUS – The Grace Christian Fellowship church will be hosting its Christmas market and cookie walk Nov. 30 from 2 to 5pm (35 Farley Road).
Time for Mount Forest residents to ‘Turn on Your Lights’
MOUNT FOREST – Royal LePage RCR Realty is getting ready for its annual Turn on Your Lights contest, an event that encourages some festive, friendly competition among neighbours.
Early Elton Tribute at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Elton Sean took to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 22 for his tribute to Elton John, called Early Elton Tribute.
Royal Canadian Mint celebrates people, tradition, lands of Inuit Nunangat on $2 commemorative coin
CANADA – The Royal Canadian Mint issued a new $2 commemorative coin on Nov. 7 to celebrate Inuit Nunangat.
The wait is over: McDonald’s hosts grand opening in Elora
ELORA – After many months of waiting, Elora now has its own McDonald’s fast food outlet on the east side of town.
Local source water protection committee looking for new member
MINTO – The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region is looking for a new source protection committee (SPC) member to represent the environmental sector.
Fergus prepares for Santa Claus parade on Dec. 7
FERGUS – The Christmas season gets off to a rockin’ start in Fergus on Dec. 7 with the Fergus Santa Claus Parade.
Christmas market, craft sale at St. James
FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church is holding a Christmas market and craft sale featuring “a fantastic variety of local vendors,” organizers say.
Four bridges; one public open house on Dec. 2
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township and its consultant, R.J. Burnside and Associates, are holding a public open house to gain input on four bridges south-east of Fergus.
Police beat: Commercial vehicle safety blitz results in 38 charges
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Sixteen vehicles were taken off the road and 38 charges were laid by police during a recent commercial vehicle safety blitz.
World champion releases his first children’s book
GUELPH – Nathan Skoufis, world champion martial artist and lifelong resident of the area is announcing the release of his first children’s book.
Drayton Entertainment’s incoming artistic director works to remove barriers
DRAYTON – David Connolly is set to become Drayton Entertainment’s second artistic director.
Mermaid in Elora to celebrate 30 years
ELORA – The Mermaid in Elora is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary on Dec. 2 from 4 to 8pm.