MAPLETON – A former nursing home on a rural property east of Lebanon is set to be converted into up to eight apartments.
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Soccer season underway
FERGUS – The Fergus Elora District Soccer club is up and running. The club’s Under 3 program started recently, with little house league players filling the Victoria Park fields in Fergus and the South Ridge Park fields in Elora.
Senstional Elora presents 2025 Fabulous Fergus Pub Night
FERGUS – Fabulous Fergus Pub Night, presented by Sensational Elora, makes its return on June 19.
WHSS Wolverines celebrate lacrosse season
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Boys Lacrosse Team had another great season of lacrosse, finishing the newly formed District 4/10 league in 3rd place this season with 5 wins and 3 losses for a total of 10 points.
Students take lessons from David Lamble of the Free Bird Nature School
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Master bird-bander David Lamble of Fergus shared his knowledge with students at the Free Bird Nature School on May 27.
Guelph Handmade Market in the Park returns June 14, 15
GUELPH – The Guelph Handmade Group is coming back to the Royal City Park on June 14 from 10am to 4pm and June 15 from 10am to 3pm.
Peeing perpetrator pinched again after pestering people
GUELPH – A man arrested nearly three weeks ago for exposing himself and attempting to urinate on strangers has been arrested yet again for breaching release conditions.
Research shows younger generations are strongest newspaper readers
OAKVILLE – News Media Canada research from January 2025 confirms that Gen Z adults (born between 1997 and 2006), as well as Millennials (born between 1980 and 1996), are now the strongest consumers of newspaper content.
Yacht Rock band entertains crowd at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – A nostalgic journey back to the 70s and 80s brought back a lot of memories for the audience at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 29.
Lost shotgun found, turned in to police
MAPLETON – Police issued a public safety warning after someone lost a shotgun here.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Winter Wear Program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On May 28, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,700 to the Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North and Centre Wellington, in support of its Winter Wear Program.
Volunteers help plant pollinator garden at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Many volunteers came out on May 24 to help plant a pollinator garden at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
United Church celebrates 100 years: Rockwood’s historical timeline
ROCKWOOD – The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and the Advertiser will be featuring local United churches/congregations throughout the year.
Erin Hill Acres launches into summer with upcoming events
ERIN – Erin Hill Acres is kicking off the summer season with two events that officials say will bring music, wellness, and community celebration to the rolling hills of Erin.
Taylor Swift tribute show coming to Kitchener July 5
KITCHENER – A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music has announced its debut visit to Canada this year with 12 lucky venues, including Centre In The Square, hosting the show this Summer July 5 at 7:30pm.