ELORA – There are 15 artists working in studios within the building at the Elora Centre for the Arts and while their studios are normally closed to the public, this weekend the studios will be open.
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Nutcracker ballet returns to Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Live at the Hippo Pool Events is renewing the Nutcracker tradition in Guelph.
Guess who’s coming to town?
ELORA – The Elora Lions Club is rolling out the red carpet for Santa Claus and officials hope the whole community will attend.
Belwood Lake Car Club donates $2,000 to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Food bank delivery – Belwood Lake Car Club recently made a $2,000 donation to the Centre…
Erin Santa Claus parade begins 11am on Nov. 26
ERIN – Elves at the Erin Lions Club are preparing to bring plenty of Christmas cheer through the streets of downtown Erin this Saturday.
Guelph Humane Society holding adoption event this weekend
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is set to hold an in-person adoption event on Nov. 25 and 26 with the goal to send as many animals “home for the holidays” as possible.
Puslinch Santa Claus parade will be a real parade this time – no drive-by
ABERFOYLE – It will finally be a return to normal as the Optimist Club of Puslinch hosts the 2022 Santa Claus Parade.
OPINION: OFA pleased with strong support for broader fuel tax exemption for farmers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canadian agriculture has come another step closer to expanded fuel surcharge exemptions for essential farming activities, which will bring meaningful relief to farmers across the country.
Mennonite Central Committee recognized by Charity Intelligence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Ontario and Canada have announced that Charity Intelligence, an organization reporting on Canadian charities, has again named the provincial and national committees as two of its “top 100 charities.”
Lighthouse shines at Elora Legion
Lighthouse – Fans of Canadian rock legends, Lighthouse, got to experience a trip through time…
OFT grant supports Business Enterprise Centre’s business mentor program
GUELPH - Times may be tough for local entrepreneurs, but help to level up is now available regionally, thanks to an Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resilient Communities Fund grant awarded to the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington.
Winner of photo Halloween Costume Photo Contest announced
WINNER! – The Advertiser welcomed photo submissions as part of our ‘Halloween Costume –…
Hiking Bruce Trail became mental health therapy for Rockwood native
HANOVER – It has long been on Olivia Sroka’s bucket list to hike the Bruce Trail end to end, and it has taken a pandemic and mental health breakdown for the 30-year-old to do it.
Centre Wellington’s new council, mayor officially inaugurated
ELORA – It was a short but stately ceremony at township hall on Nov. 21 as Centre Wellington’s newly-elected council was inaugurated.
Lots wrong with Bill 23: Puslinch council
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council spent quite a bit of time crafting its response to the province’s proposed Bill 23 at its Nov. 9 meeting after hearing from a delegation and receiving correspondence from conservation authorities within the township.