ELORA – From now until Dec. 31, every dollar donated to the Elora Centre for the Arts’ outreach programs will be matched by Skyline, up to $10,000, thereby doubling support for initiatives that foster creativity, connection and community well-being.
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Centre Wellington District High School hosts Special Olympics basketball tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Students from area high schools gathered at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) on Nov. 20 to compete at a Special Olympics basketball tournament.
Fergus Legion holds Artisan Market
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion Branch 275 was busy on Nov. 22 as holiday shoppers toured the booths at the Artisan Market sponsored by the Fergus Optimist Club.
Belwood Lions donate to Diabetes Canada
BELWOOD – On Nov. 18, the Belwood and District Lions Club donated just under $3,000 to Diabetes Canada.
Enchanted Holiday Market mixes Christmas and witches
FERGUS – The Enchanted Holiday Market set up shop with various vendors at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Nov. 22.
Wellington Terrace provides space for living classroom
ABOYNE – In partnership with Conestoga College, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and Schlegel Villages, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has opened its second living classroom.
Children return indoors after J.D. Hogarth daycare evacuated
FERGUS – Centre Wellington firefighters were at J.D. Hogarth Public School investigating the cause of light smoke and a bad smell on Nov. 24.
Holiday handmade market comes to Elora stables
ELORA – The Guelph Handmade Group held a market at the stables at the GrandWay Events Centre on Nov. 15.
Belwood and District Lions Club to host Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – On Dec. 6, from 8 to 11am, the Belwood and District Lions Club is inviting all to join its Breakfast with Santa event.
‘The street has become a commuter route’: Fergus residents want more done to curb traffic woes
FERGUS - Garafraxa Street East residents want more done to curb traffic woes on the county roadway, currently part of a detour route around construction on St. David Street North. A March traffic study recorded 21,388 vehicles over a seven-day period — a number one councillor says is too high.