WELLINGTON COUNTY – Graduating Grade 12 student Elsie Post will pursue her studies and baton twirling next year at Ole Miss: University Of Mississippi, where she received a scholarship.
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Minto approves $3,000 structural grant
MINTO — On July 11, Minto council approved a structural grant of $3,000 to Ms. Beauty Salon, Spa and Laser Clinic in Harriston.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild summer youth production, Spirited! premiere
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild summer youth production, Spirited! is set to hit the stage at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre this weekend.
Creekbank bridge completed four weeks early
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington Road 17 is now open at the Creekbank Bridge location and the bridge rehabilitation project is complete.
Wellington Heights student qualified for provincial tennis championship
MOUNT FOREST – Defending Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) silver medalist Victoria Herrington from Wellington Heights Secondary School, qualified again and advanced to the OFSAA provincial tennis championship this year in Toronto from June 5 to 7.
Road improvements on Wellington Road 109 begin July 24.
WELLINGTON NORTH - Road improvements on Wellington Road 109 between Wellington Road 16 and the Dufferin County boundary in the Township of Wellington North and Dufferin County were set to begin construction on July 24, 2023.
Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre offers free diapers, wipes for moms in need
FERGUS - The Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre (WPCC) is offering a free sleeve of diapers and wipes to moms in need.
Living labs step towards agricultural climate solutions
ELORA – The Government of Canada has announced an agricultural climate solution living labs project is coming soon to Ontario.
Canadian National Pickleball League launches first professional seasonal event
GUELPH – The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is launching its inaugural seasonal event in the birthplace of the league: Guelph.
Creative Circle part of Indigenous wholistic healthcare
FERGUS – Indigenous people create crafts such as dream catchers, medicine bags and beaded earrings during Creative Circles here every other week.
‘Buddy Bench’ unveiled at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – On July 20, the Centre Wellington Lacrosse community, represented by current and former members of the men’s senior Aces, Jr. B Mohawks, Jr. C Thisles, and CW Minor Lacrosse, along with #GetInTouchForHutch, unveiled a “Buddy Bench” at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
Elora Community Theatre presents 10th season of Shakespeare in the Park
ELORA – The Elora Community Theatre will launch Shakespeare’s beloved play Twelfth Night as it launches its 10th season of Shakespeare in the Park.
‘Elora AmphiTeeter’ a place for intimate summer concerts
ELORA – Matt and Jan Teeter are the opposite of NIMBY. Instead of saying “not in my backyard,” they are saying “come to my backyard,” as they are hosting two backyard concerts this summer.
Dixon Home Hardware celebrating 100 years in business
FERGUS - The Dixon family, local community members, and former employees came out to Dixon Home Hardware this weekend to celebrate 100 years in business with a barbecue, raffle and ceremony outside the store in Fergus.
Ennottville Historic Library and Community Hall fundraiser
ENNOTTVILLE – Grinder Productions, under the directorship of Eric Goudie, is helping the Ennottville Historic Library and Community Hall raise some funds for a new heating and air conditioning system at the historic site.