WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Following a steady decline in May and most of June, local cases have essentially doubled this month – from 153 on July 3 to 300 on July 27.
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Junior ‘C’ hockey to return to Fergus under new name in 2023
FERGUS – Starting in the 2023-24 season, the Fergus Whalers will make their debut in the Pollock Division, of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL).
Fergus Horticultural Society chose six Grand Garden winners
Winner – The Fergus Horticultural Society chose the six Grand Garden winners recently. Here,…
Police beat: Business break-in, theft
Business break-in, theft ELORA – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after items were…
Regional strategy for electric vehicle charging developed by Wellington County, surrounding municipalities
WELLINGTON COUNTY- The county’s climate change manager says additional infrastructure is needed to facilitate a transition to green transportation options.
Fergus Legion holding dance and fundraiser for Ukraine
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion is hosting a fundraiser for Ukraine on Aug. 6 from 8pm to 1am.
Rotary Erin’s Summer Fest returned to McMillan Park
Summerfest – The rain was kept mostly at bay last Sunday afternoon as the Rotary Club of Erin hosted its inaugural Summer Fest at McMillan Park.
Curtain up for Guelph Fringe Festival with 45 shows in August
GUELPH – Actors, dancers, musicians and performing artists from near and far will take the stage…
Audiences are singing their praises for Good Ol’ Country Gospel
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment is presenting Good Ol’ Country Gospel, on stage at the Drayton…
Bands from County Donegal in Southern Ireland perform at Guelph Orange Hall
Accordion and pipes – The community was delighted to welcome Ballymagroarty Accordion Band along…
‘Backyard theatre’ has returned to McCrae House
GUELPH – The stage is set in the idyllic backyard of McCrae House for the premiere of McCrae in the Mirror, a new one-man show written and performed by Mike Ford.
Wellington County launches food experience guide
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Taste Real, Wellington County’s local food initiative, has launched a guide to food experiences.
Equine assisted learning brings horses and humans together to learn life skills out of the saddle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – You just never know when greener pastures will appear and alter your career trajectory.
Women’s Driving Championship coming to Elora track on Aug. 12
ELORA – After a successful first season at Hanover and Dresden raceways, the OLG Ontario Women’s Driving Championship is back in 2022, featuring three additional venues: the Grand River Raceway in Elora, as well as Leamington Raceway and the Raceway at Western Fair District.
Research into development of foal’s gut could advance treatment of critical cases of diarrhea
GUELPH – The foal’s gut undergoes many changes as it develops rapidly. More and more, we are learning how the colonization of a gut correlates to good health.