ELORA – The impact on the Greenbelt was the focus as dozens of local residents rallied here on Sunday afternoon to protest the provincial government’s Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act.
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Three local girls (and their mom) are selling ‘Jam for Jammies’
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Every child should have a pair of pajamas, says four-year-old Charlie. So she, her sisters, and her mom are selling jam and donating pajamas to kids.
Minto residents on stage for HCP production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players’ (HCP) current production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Features a large cast including several Minto residents.
Mapleton’s Moorefield firefighters present donation to Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Firefighter donation – Mapleton’s Moorefield station firefighters recently presented $5,000…
Ontario Trillium Foundation support crucial to Elora Festival’s return to in-person shows
ELORA – In August 2021, the Elora Festival received a $46,000 Community Building Fund – Operating grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse adds new dates to Wizard of Oz
ST. JACOBS – This holiday season, audiences at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse will follow the Yellow Brick Road as one of the greatest tales ever told touches down with a brand new twist.
PIN appoints interim exectuve director
GUELPH - The People and Information Network (PIN) has appointed Peter Hohenadel as interim executive director as Kim Cusimano is leaving the organization.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church held successful raffle and bazaar
Donation – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fergus held a successful raffle and bazaar on…
Bob Domoney gives Tree Talk on Vimy Oaks Legacy for NeighbourWoods
FERGUS - Bob Domoney of the Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation presented a NeighbourWoods Tree Talk at the Fergus Legion on Nov. 30. Domoney relayed the story of a remarkable project that memorialized Canadians who fought in WWI.
Minto bench boss named OMHA Coach of the Month
MINTO – A local minor hockey coach was selected as November’s Coach of the Month through an Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) recognition program.
Arthur and District Horticultural Society held AGM
Horticulture AGM – Members of the Arthur and District Horticultural Society met for their annual…
Police beat: Careless driving
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Nov. 30, emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle collision at the…
No one injured after SUV, school bus collide
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – No one was injured but a Guelph resident has been charged with careless driving…
Fergus Santa Claus Parade a hit
Santa arrives in Fergus – Santa came to Fergus on Dec. 3 and he was ushered in by a number…
Local Highland dancers compete in several regional competitions
Competitive Lassies – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance attended…