GUELPH – The Guelph Beer Bus returns this spring for its fourth year.
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Guelph OLG winner
GUELPH – Liang Chen of Guelph matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in the exact order in the Feb. 14 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $100,000.
Fergus Grand Theatre presents ‘Back to the 80s’
FERGUS – On May 18 at 8pm, the Fergus Grand Theatre will be presenting “Back to the 80s” – an event that aims to have the audience grooving in their seats throughout the entire night.
Hike for Hospice registration now open for June fundraising event
GUELPH – For the last 20 years, supporters of Hospice Wellington have laced up their hiking shoes every year for the Hike for Hospice fundraiser.
Full meeting for 100 Women Who Care
DRAYTON – It was a full house at the Drayton United Church on March 18 for the quarterly meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington.
Roundabout detours
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is installing a roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Road 7 and 1st Line in Centre Wellington and there will be detours.
Guelph Humane Society launches Lucky Paws lottery
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) launched its newly rebranded Lucky Paws 50/50 Lottery (RAF1375301) on April 1st.
Long service award
LONDON - Mary Anne Connell received a long service certificate in recognition of 35 successful years of pedigreed seed production on March 18 at the at the annual meeting of the Ontario Seed Growers’ Association in London.
Sugar bush tours support hospital campaign
PALMERSTON – On April 6, families and friends gathered at Martin’s Sugar Bush (Royalmar Farms) between 10am and 3pm for pancakes, horse-drawn wagons rides, and to tour the farm and learn about how maple syrup is made.
Child Witness Centre presents 17 annual youth symposium – first since pandemic
KITCHENER - The Child Witness Centre is excited to welcome students and teachers back to its Youth Symposium, that has been on hold since the pandemic.
Little Rocks win some big trophies
FERGUS – The Fergus Lion’s Club’s Little Rocks ended their season with an awards banquet on March 24.
Heritage plaques coming to Erin
ERIN - Thanks to Erin’s heritage committee, the town is introducing a heritage plaque program for residents with pre-1929 homes.
East Wellington Community Services volunteers are front line of agency
ROCKWOOD – East Wellington Community Services (EWCS) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this June.
New to You thrift shop volunteers making a difference since 1953
FERGUS – In 1953, The Hospital Auxiliary, now known as Groves Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA), opened their Opportunity Shop on Tower Street, just north of St. Andrew St.
Groves hospital volunteer association has history of generosity
FERGUS – The Groves Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA) has a remarkable history of generosity. Originally called “Hospital Aid” when the organization formed in 1933, the GHVA has made an impact on the well-being our community that would be hard to measure.