ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) presents Refuge Canada, a powerful exhibition created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, opening on May 31.
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OPINION: ‘Foodbelt’ legislation to be tabled by Ontario Greens and Haldimand-Norfolk MPP
ONTARIO – The Ontario Green Party and independent Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady have pledged to introduce “Foodbelt” legislation to protect Ontario’s farmland.
Man charged after he tried to touch, urinate on people
GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested after several witnesses reported he was exposing himself and attempting to urinate on strangers last Friday night.
Lions Clubs host Effective Speaking Contest
RICHMOND HILL – On May 3, the Multiple Districts A of Lions Club International held the annual Effective Speaking Contest in Richmond Hill, in both English and French.
Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team wins Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team brought home the Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship banner and gold medals on May 18 in Brampton.
Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock
HANOVER – Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck.
Panelists discuss anti-Palestinian racism, ‘weaponized anti-Semitism’ at school boards
GUELPH – A forum focussed on “Addressing Anti-Palestinian Racism in Our Schools” brought about 70 people to 10C Shared Space in Guelph on May 4.
Wellington museum honours students for ‘Outstanding Artistic Achievement’
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA), in partnership with the Elora Fergus Arts Council, is honouring six secondary school students from the Upper Grand District School Board for their submissions to Emerging Insights, a juried exhibition.
Community Foundation gives $25,000
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation handed out $25,000 in grants to local charities at a ceremony at the GrandWay Events Centre on May 8.
Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success
HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are offering “A big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.”
Local grief support organization builds capacity thanks to $140,500 OTF grant
KITCHENER – On May 8, Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) announced it had strengthened its foundation for the future thanks to a $140,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Elora Centre for the Arts launches ‘$25 to Thrive’ fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is calling on the community to help support its expansion project with a new fundraising initiative.
Guelph resident creates online shopping site for local businesses
GUELPH – Patti Mara has been a business coach for over 20 years and now it’s her own passion project being put to the test.
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