FERGUS – The Medieval Faire will be back in Fergus for the first time since 2019, and there will be no shortage of things to do downtown on July 23, according to event organizer Debb Greer.
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Police investigating thefts tied to vehicle, home entries
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are investigating after a number of vehicles and homes were entered in the Cross Creek neighbourhood north of Guelph. The incidents occurred on June 14 and 15.
Vandalism of Pride flags can make students feel unwelcome, unsafe: UGDSB officials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – School board officials say "targeted hate crimes" like the recent vandalism of Pride flags at local schools can negatively affect learning and make some students feel unwelcome and unsafe.
More vandalism at Guelph Black Heritage Society’s Heritage Hall
GUELPH – Denise Francis isn’t sure it if it’s racially-motivated or the acts of desperate, homeless people, but the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) has experienced more vandalism at its Heritage Hall in Guelph.
First case of monkeypox identified in WDGPH region
GUELPH – Public health officials have identified the first case of monkeypox in the region, but stress there is no increased risk to the general public.
Roelie Katerberg named Mapleton’s Senior of the Year
MAPLETON – Drayton resident Roelie Katerberg has been named Mapleton Township’s Senior of the Year. She was given the award at a June 14 council meeting.
Centre Wellington council approves asset management plan
ELORA – While many municipalities are scrambling to meet new provincial legislation requiring them to have asset management plans in place by July 1, Centre Wellington is ahead of the curve.
UGDSB elementary students celebrate Pride
FERGUS – Elementary students from the Upper Grand District School Board participated in a Pride event at John Black Public School in Fergus on June 16. Public schools in attendance included Elora, Eramosa, John Black, JD Hogarth, Ponsonby and Victoria Terrace.
Arthur 150: A celebration for the ages
ARTHUR - A committee, aided by volunteers and community organizations, is planning a full slate of 150th anniversary celebrations in Arthur July 1 to 3.
Arthur School of Art teams up with local students to paint village red, white
ARTHUR – Area students are bringing Canada’s colours to downtown Arthur and area ahead of the village’s 150th celebrations.
‘A slice of time’: McKee highlighting local history as celebration nears
ARTHUR – To step into Jeff McKee’s basement is to step into Arthur’s past.
Scrapbook will preserve record of Arthur 150 celebrations
ARTHUR – With Arthur 150 celebrations fast approaching, Arthur native Dianne Macdonald is getting ready to make a 150 scrapbook, documenting the Canada Day weekend events.
‘A great celebration’: Arthur 150 parade to include past and present
ARTHUR - Vivianne Macdonald has seen many parades since arriving in Arthur in 1973.
‘Near and dear’: Crocheted, knitted poppies on display
ARTHUR – Bonny McDougall and an army of volunteers have much work ahead for the Arthur 150 celebration.
Beyond Borders class raises $44,000 for local organizations during 10th campaign
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students in the Beyond Borders class have raised roughly $44,000 for local organizations. This year’s three-day event, titled Envision, marked the tenth year of Beyond Borders supporting the local and global community.