GUELPH – Public health and two local school boards are working together to launch a Choices Rewired campaign, meant to help parents and guardians support youth in making healthier choices around screen use and substance use.
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Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs
A headline about Amazon job losses popped up on numerous websites on Tuesday. A deeper dive into the story by Reuters suggested cuts may max out at 30,000 positions.
Elora artist Drea Lake announces tour
ELORA – Elora resident Drea Lake is a folk artist and singer songwriter mixing unconventional arrangements with memorable hooks, held together with vocals, officials say.
Hundreds flood Erin’s Main Street for Witches Walk
ERIN – The fourth annual Witches Walk took place on Oct. 24 in Erin.
Over Here Community Arts Adventure holds gallery grand opening
ERIN – Over Here Community Arts Adventure held the for its latest gallery displayed outside of 185 Main St., Erin, the former Erin Public School site.
Fergus community trick-or-treats in downtown area
FERGUS – Many youngsters spent Oct. 25 walking around in downtown Fergus and collecting bags full of candy from businesses on St. Andrew Street. From witches and superheroes to pumpkins and pets, there were costumes of all genres.
Skyline Hub transforms into ‘haunted hub’ for charity
FERGUS – The Skyline Community Hub in Fergus was transformed into a “haunted hub” on Oct. 26. People came to the hub in benefit of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Centre Wellington and the Community Resource Centre.
New Grove Hub opens at Guelph YMCA of Three Rivers
GUELPH – A new Grove Hub has opened in Guelph, at the YMCA of Three Rivers on Woodland Glen Drive.
Ontario Cheese Festival draws over 1,500 people to Elora
ELORA - The Ontario Cheese Festival drew more than 1,500 to Elora’s GrandWay Events Centre, where around 70 vendors showcased their cheese, wine and spirits on Oct. 25.
4-H Needlework Club learns embroidery origins
ERIN – The Mimosa 4-H Needlework club began Sept. 11 with the 4-H pledge.
Tour de Elora enters home stretch
ELORA – Tour de Elora, back for its 5th year, is now entering the home stretch.
Jazzlynn Meagher wins 4-H Lego tractor pull
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 2025 Wellington 4-H Lego Engineering Club began on March 28 at Mimosa United Church.
Defensive driving can benefit your vehicle
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Defensive driving is a technique and set of skills that is designed to make roadways as safe as possible.
‘Tree Talk’ event on forest fires
ELORA – Tree Trust is holding another “Tree Talk” — this one about understanding the role and impact of forest fires globally.
Elora Rocks lawn bowling receives funding
ELORA – In October volunteers at the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club completed the replacement of backboards in the ditches of two lawn bowling greens.