HILLSBURGH - When Jennifer McKinnon first saw the fallen century-old maple tree, its decaying trunk persisting with toothy remnants jutting skyward, she at first felt saddened by the loss, she said, before her mind fired with “a million half-baked ideas.”
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Fergus Scottish Festival returns to traditional event style
FERGUS – Organizers are feeling the festival spirit as they welcome the return of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games after two long years.
Dominion Day fun in Elora included the return of Soap Box Derby
Soap box derby – The popular soap box derby was back this year in Elora for Canada Day…
Quick cut raised funds for Ukraine Youth Association and supported Locks of Love
Hair today, gone tomorrow – Barry Dawn, a member of the Optimist Club of Puslinch, decided to…
Dominion Day parade brought community together
Parade – The Dominion Day Parade in Elora on Canada Day featured entries by many area residents…
Canada Day celebrations brought the crowds to Fergus
Canada Day, Fergus style – Canada Day celebrations were held at the Centre Wellington Community…
Ignite Concert raised funds for youth mental health, organized by Grove Hubs
Ignite Concert – The Ignite Concert for mental health, organized by the Grove Hubs, ran at the…
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosts tournament
Rock on – The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club is back in action after a two-year hiatus from…
Canada Day celebrated in Erin
Canada Day in Erin – The morning rain eventually dissipated and didn’t dampen festive spirits…
CSGW announces It’s A Sign – The Super Awesome Summer Contest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) is announcing It’s a Sign - The Super Awesome Summer Contest, a fun and creative way to support CSGW.
Horse Heritage Awards to be announced at Erin Fair
ERIN – Submissions for the 2022 Erin Agricultural Society Horse Heritage Hall of Fame awards are being accepted.
Sunrise raises $54,000 at anniversary celebration
PUSLINCH – The Celebrate Sunrise fundraising and appreciation event held at the Sunrise farm on June 26 was a great success according to organizers.
Police beat: Safety blitz charges
Safety blitz charges GUELPH – Police say a highway safety blitz here last week uncovered dozens…
Man charged for theft
GUELPH – A Palmerston male faces several charges after he was caught Wednesday in a stolen…
OPP say lifesaving gear is first line of defence
ORILLIA – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is shedding light on road-, off-road- and…