ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has announced the opening of Wash on Monday, a new exhibit exploring the evolution of laundry technology from the late 1800s to the 1950s.
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Two Coldest Night of the Year walks in Wellington County
ELORA – It’s been cold, that’s for sure.
Portage closes Elora facility after nearly 40 years of youth rehabilitation
ELORA – A youth addiction rehabilitation centre in Elora has closed its doors due to financial shortfalls.
Business meets government at Mayor’s Breakfast
ELORA – The business community got a truncated version of what’s happening in Centre Wellington this year as Mayor Shawn Watters and CAO Dan Wilson offered an overview at the Mayor’s Breakfast on Jan. 29, hosted by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
Community helps hospital foundation reach $2-million goal in less than a year
ABOYNE – Lori Arsenault is filled with gratitude and wonder at the speed and passion of a community that managed to raise $2 million for the Groves Hospital Foundation in less than a year.
Kitras named Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for New Blue Party
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Stephen Kitras is the New Blue Party of Ontario’s candidate for the Wellington-Halton Hills riding.
Police beat: Officer assaulted: OPP
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly assaulted here earlier this week.
Seniors centre celebrates Robbie Burns
FERGUS – Plaid and the sound of bagpipes filled the room at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre on Jan. 22 as nearly 60 guests gathered for the annual Robbie Burns Day lunch.
New art exhibition explores contemporary social issues
ELORA – A new curated art exhibition that examines difficult social issues opened at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Jan. 26 with a reception that welcomed visitors from across Ontario.
Black History Month begins with Bob Marley tribute concert
FERGUS – To kick off Black History Month and celebrate reggae legend Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, the Centre Wellington Black Committee (CWBC) is presenting a special Bob Marley tribute concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Feb. 1.