ERIN – The Town of Erin is inviting residents to celebrate Canada Day at Centre 2000 on June 30.
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Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood art gala
ROCKWOOD – Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood held an arts gala on June 18, with performances from 58 students in Grades 1 through 7, including the school choir and groups that danced and cartwheeled across the stage.
Farmers’ Market Box Series delivers local produce from county markets
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Customers don’t even have to go to the farmers’ market to be able to enjoy market wares, thanks to the Farmers’ Market Box Series from the County of Wellington’s Taste Real program.
Palmerston hosts its third annual Raleway Festival
PALMERSTON – The third annual Palmerston Raleway Festival took place June 22 at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum.
Dog abandoned in outhouse adopted by foster family
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced that Cleo, a chihuahua found in deplorable condition, will be adopted by its foster home.
Thieves hit Russell and Steele stores twice in six months
One of the consequences of the widespread popularity of motor cars and improved roads in the 1920s was the appearance of a new type of criminal: the thief who used a getaway car.
Canada Day celebrations to feature preview of revamped Puslinch Community Centre Park
PUSLINCH – Officials say Canada Day will be a blast this year in Puslinch.
Erin Rotary supports youth mental health
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin partnered with Erin District High School on May 14 to deliver the first Minds Matter mental health and well-being event.
Arthur student wins $5,000 OMHA bursary
ARTHUR – Wellington Heights Secondary School graduate Conner Schmidt has been rewarded for his excellence in academics, athletics and community service.
Orton hosts Canada Day BBQ and firework display
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is inviting residents to their annual Canada Day Chicken Dinner and Fireworks Display, on July 1.
Fergus man faces break-in, mischief, threat charges
LISTOWEL – A Fergus man faces several charges in connection with two break-ins and a damaged sign, all within three days.
Garden tour allows peek into stunning backyards
FERGUS – Lots of people came out for the Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour, on June 23.
Berry, beary good time had by all at annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teddy bears of all colours and sizes, and numerous other stuffed animal friends, accompanied youngsters to the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 22.
It’s been a while
In the throes of a company reorganization, all managers and staff were tasked with asking the question “is there a better way?”.
Drayton’s Canada Day event expands
DRAYTON – With live music, a bouncy castle, food trucks, face painting and fire trucks, Mapleton’s Canada Day celebration is set to have something for the whole family.