MINTO – The Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair has a total of six competing for the title of junior and senior Harriston-Minto Ambassadors.
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Minto launches new Culture Days micro-grant program
MINTO – The town’s Cultural Roundtable has officially launched its Culture Days micro-grant program, to help businesses and volunteer groups participate in Culture Days in September and October.
Puslinch going all out for Canada Day
ABERFOYLE – With a groundswell of Canadian nationalism sweeping the county, Canada Day celebrations in Aberfoyle are likely to be awash in Canadian flags.
Coalition celebrates $121,500 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC) has received a $121,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillum Foundation (OTF).
Clifford community revving up for annual truck show
CLIFFORD – Truckers from near and far are revving their engines in preparation for the annual Clifford Truck Show this weekend.
Catholic high schools raise over $60,000 at Relay for Life
GUELPH – St. James Catholic High School hosted a Relay for Life event on May 16, raising a total of more than $60,000 in support of the fight against cancer.
Some real stunners on Fergus garden tour
FERGUS – Fiona Mason’s home at 145 Union St. West was nothing but grass and holes left by the dogs of the previous owner.
Fergus Grand Theatre offers theatre technician training in September
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is offering theatre technician training in a 12-week course format starting in September.
Police beat: Kitchener resident charged in Guelph/Eramosa crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Kitchener driver has been charged following a three-vehicle crash here last week.
George and Lynda White pledge $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Last summer George and Lynda White pledged $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
Anne of Green Gables: the Musical coming to Fergus
FERGUS – The story of Canada’s favourite redhead Anne Shirley is coming to Fergus in a musical form.
Town of Erin and Erin Rotary club partner for new Canada day celebration
ERIN – The Town of Erin and the Optimist Club of Erin have partnered for the first ever Canada day Summer Fest celebration.
Canadian Reform Churches in Fergus and Elora host community barbecue
ELORA – Canadian Reform Churches in Fergus and Elora joined together to serve hamburgers, hot dogs and salads for free during a community barbecue at Bissell Park in Elora on June 21.
Wellington Place child care centre proposed expansion to cost $1.8 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Children’s Early Years Division has recommended the expansion of the Wellington Place Child Care and Learning Centre in Aboyne to use up time-limited funds, and create new child care spaces.
Students tell five historical tales five different ways
GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology.