ELORA - This was the fourth annual Family FunDay hosted by the Centre Wellington Black Committee and its gaining traction – and audience – in the community.
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U of G seeks public input on garden to replace already demolished conservatory
GUELPH – After removing the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory at the University of Guelph, officials are now seeking public input as they prepare to construct a new garden in its place next year.
Alzheimer society rallies community to end stigma
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the world observes World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21, the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) invites the community to unite in raising awareness of dementia and confronting the stigma that so often accompanies it.
Stephenson Organ Concert Series coming for Culture Days
FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus has announced an upcoming Stephenson Organ Concert Series to be held at the church during Ontario’s Culture Days.
Guelph tree-planter wins horticulturalist award from Guelph Urban Forest Friends
GUELPH – This year’s Henry Kock Award goes to Jay Cranstone, a natural areas stewardship technician at the City of Guelph.
Elora church hosting course
ABOYNE – Central Church Elora is offering a course to help people struggling with the age-old question, Is there more to life than this?
Grounded Getaway opens in Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Grounded Getaway has opened an agri-tourism-style accommodation in Guelph/Eramosa, offering a year-round place to get away and experience farm life on a fully-functioning farm.
Centre Wellington property owner gets into the fall fair spirit
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A property owner on Wellington Road 18 east of Fergus got into the fall fair spirit with this display.
TransX Group of Companies announces Eastern Truckload Driver of the driver of the year
ABERFOYLE – TransX has announced and recognized Navneet Sandhu as its 2025 Eastern Truckload Driver of the Year.
Joanna Cockerline begins cross-Canada book tour Sept. 7
GUELPH – CBC Literary Awards prizewinning writer Joanna Cockerline, originally from Guelph will read at several area events this September, accompanied by multi-media visual artist Leslie Putnam.
Team Addy fundraiser: Cancer is the Pits
ELORA – Medical Spa IMpower Wellness is hosting a “Cancer is the Pits” laser hair removal event with proceeds going to Team Addy.
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.