ELORA – Jodi Bird organized the second annual Driveway Market, which featured items for sale by local craftspeople, thrifters and artists.
News
New Taste Real Local Food map now available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new version of the Taste Real Local Food Map is now available across Wellington County and Guelph.
Lake Erie Source Protection Committee seeks volunteers
CAMBRIDGE – The Lake Erie Source Protection Committee is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies for public interest representatives.
Eden Mills Mill Pond lands donated to Rare Charitable Research Reserve
GUELPH/ERAMOSA — On June 1, Charles and Anna Simon were honoured at a community event in Eden Mills to celebrate the transfer of 12.8 acres of land to the Rare Charitable Research Reserve.
Butterfly garden at St. James Church attracts humans as much as butterflies
FERGUS – It’s ironic that St. James Anglican Church in Fergus had to buy butterflies to populate the butterfly garden it installed behind the historic church on Queen Street.
Grand Valley Lions Club holds Canada Day 50/50 draw
GRAND VALLEY — On July 1, the Grand Valley BIA’s held its annual car show and the Grand Valley Lions held a 50-50 draw.
Call for vendors: Christmas market at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is thrilled to be hosting the third annual Christmas Market, taking place on December 1 and 2.
Minto Minor Ball U9 team receives $2000 donation
Palmerston – Representatives of the Minto Minor Ball U9 team recently received a $2,000 cheque from The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston.
Teens help Ontario team win lacrosse tournament
FERGUS – Blake Willard and Riley Woods, two 15-year-old Fergus youths, were selected to attend this year’s Adrln (Adrenaline) Platinum Cup tournament with Ontario’s Evolve Elite Lacrosse team.
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre raises $70,000 at fundraiser
PUSLINCH – Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre raised $70,000 at the Celebrate Sunrise! fundraising event held on June 25.
Little opposition to township plan to convert lands to industrial zoning
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has initiated official plan and zoning bylaw amendments to open more land for industrial use in Fergus.
Jefferson Elora Corporation buys naming rights for Elora Community Centre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is excited to announce a community partnership with Jefferson Elora Corporation (JEC).
Comedy show coming to Crown
HARRISTON – Yuk Yuk’s comedians Patrick Haye, Freddy Proia and Ben Bayfield are coming to The Crown Harriston for an evening of live comedy on July 22.
Top athletes
MOUNT FOREST — Leah Richardson and Mason Eurig are this year’s recipients of the Senior Athlete of the Year Award at Wellington Heights.
Fergus Fall Fair searching for next fair ambassador
FERGUS — The Fergus Fall Fair is approaching quickly and fair officials are looking for the next fair ambassador for 2023-24.