ELORA – The Ontario Craft Gin Trail hosted its Craft Gin Festival on the grounds of the Elora Centre for the Arts on June 7.
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Drayton Kinsmen present annual Outdoors Show
Outdoors show – The fourth annual Drayton Kinsmen Outdoors Show was held on June 7 at the PMD Arena, just in time for those who enjoy activities during the warmer months.
Busy season for the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have been very busy at competitions this spring.
Buy local gets boost as Ontario farmers renew support for market promotions
ONTARIO – A second year of funding for a cost-share program to support marketing projects promoting Ontario farmers at farmers’ markets across the province has been approved.
Wardens’ caucus releases Tariff Impact Survey results
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) recently provided businesses in 15 counties, including Wellington, an opportunity to share how they are affected by tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Some light reading
Leaving home early on Tuesday we caught the name Orwell out of the corner of our eye.
Minor variances approved for pig barns on two farms
KENILWORTH – New pig barns on two different farms will be built closer to their neighbours than is normally allowed. The proposed locations for each barn do not meet the minimum distance separation (MDS) from the nearest dwellings.
Mobile hazardous waste depot in Aberfoyle for June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s mobile household hazardous waste (MHHW) depot has moved to the Aberfoyle waste facility and will be there for the month of June.
Harriston and District Horticulture Society hosts annual Garden Festival
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its 22nd annual Garden Festival at the Harriston Community Centre on June 7.
Flea market, Historic Automobile Society of Canada show came to Fergus
FERGUS – The 46th annual Historic Automobile Society of Canada Central Region show and flea market was held on June 8 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
Palmerston 150th Headstone and Plaque hunt in full swing
MINTO – In celebration of Palmerston’s upcoming 150th birthday, two groups have come together to create an event for history buffs and those eager to learn about local legends.
NDSS Student Art Show
HARRISTON – From June 5 to 17, creative artwork can be seen by Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) students at the Student Art Show 2025.
Erin celebrates parks and rec month with free programs
ERIN – Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate Recreation and Parks Month (RPM) to recognize the role that parks and recreation play in enhancing quality of life, Erin officials say.
Elora Community Theatre outdoor summer theatre series presents The Secret Garden
ELORA – Come for an open-air performance in the beautiful yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented on the pavilion stage by the Elora Community Theatre.