ELORA – Medical Spa IMpower Wellness is hosting a “Cancer is the Pits” laser hair removal event with proceeds going to Team Addy.
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Women in Crisis and 10C launch financial empowerment workshop series
GUELPH – In Your Hands is a new workshop series designed to support women and gender-diverse people to build financial confidence and economic security, offered by Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) and 10C Shared Space.
Oak Tree Project launches 10th anniversary edition
GUELPH – The Oak Tree Project is inviting local charities to participate in a simpler 10th anniversary edition of the cornerstone charitable initiative in Guelph-Wellington.
2025 Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium to focus on improv
GUELPH – The 2025 Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium will take place in the ImprovLab at the University of Guelph from Sept. 11 to 13.
Hospital ‘party’ program aimed at bringing awareness to teens
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital has announced the launch of its PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) program beginning this fall.
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce congratulates Jenn Locke Mortgages at ribbon-cutting
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce congratulated Jenn Locke Mortgages at its ribbon-cutting on Aug. 27.
Mochrie Real Estate sponsor Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club tournament
ELORA – The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosted tournament on July 30 sponsored by Mochrie Real Estate.
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus advances rural priorities
OTTAWA – Municipal representatives met in Ottawa last month to talk about issues including housing, infrastructure, mental health and addictions.
OFA leaders discuss issues with Liberal agriculture critic
ONTARIO – This week, the OFA welcomed MPP Ted Hsu, the Ontario Liberals Agriculture Critic, to its headquarters in Guelph.
Sam Roberts Band brings the Canadian Dream to River Run
GUELPH – Sam Roberts Band is coming to River Run’s main stage.
Headwaters Arts juried art show, sale open to submissions
ALTON – The 2025 Headwaters Arts Juried Fall Festival Art Show and Sale invites emerging, mid-career and established artists in Ontario to apply.
Elora native helps Canada win first gold at World Lacrosse U20 Men’s Championship
ELORA – For the first time ever, Canada is the winner of the U20 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship. And Elora native Chris Rathwell was on the team that broke through.
Saugeen Connects, town officials celebrate young entrepreneurs
CLIFFORD – This summer, 50 students were granted the opportunity to build a business and gain entrepreneurial skills in the process through the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program.
Belwood Lake beach closed due to algae bloom in swimming area
CENTRE WELLINGTON – "The closure is expected to be in effect until after the algae bloom has dispersed," stated an Aug. 27 press release from the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Centre Wellington boy wins national lacrosse championship with Team Ontario
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Drew Adams is now a national box lacrosse champion.