FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have been busy this fall with competitions across Ontario.
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Elora Singers announce upcoming concerts
ELORA – The Elora Singers are ready to usher in the holiday season with a lineup of concerts and festive offerings, including performances of Handel’s Messiah and the Festival of Carols, and gift options such as CDs and tickets to 2026 concerts.
Federal budget narrowly passes
OTTAWA – The federal budget survived a 170-168 confidence vote in the House of Commons on Nov. 17.
Elora farmer cultivates potential in ancient crop
ELORA – Fava beans are one of the oldest cultivated plants on Earth – and they’re being grown right here in Wellington County.
Wastewater rates to rise four per cent for Wellington North residents
KENILWORTH – Wellington North residents will see their wastewater rates increase by four per cent next year.
Guelph/Eramosa acquiring new tractor
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded the purchase of a new compact tractor to DeBoer’s Equipment in Salem.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth theatre camps
WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced its lineup of march break and summer camps for 2026.
Rotary Club Fergus-Elora raises $2,140 toward eradicating polio
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora announced the success of its recent “End Polio Now” campaign, held under the global theme: “End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere.”
Mount Forest prepares to welcome Santa with annual parade
MOUNT FOREST – It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas in Mount Forest, where the theme of this year’s Santa Claus Parade will be all about the magic of Christmas music and the sounds of the season.
Window Wonderland event kicks off festive season in Erin
ERIN – Erin’s Main Street came alive on Nov. 21 as residents and visitors took to the street for the town’s Window Wonderland event.
Taste Canada awards Elora author for book Dining Out With History
GUELPH – Elora author Jan Feduck has won a silver award for her debut book Dining Out With History – At Atlantic Canada’s Historic Sites.
Mount Forest Lions hold annual Christmas Craft Market
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions heralded the beginning of the festive season by hosting their fourth annual Christmas Craft Market at the Mount Forest and District Community Centre on Nov. 22.
Arthur Lions hold Christmas craft sale at community centre
ARTHUR – Melanie Morel offers her homemade jams and salsa for sale during the Arthur Lions…
Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance ornaments available Dec. 1 to 21
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington’s annual Tree of Remembrance ornament sale will be happening at Stone Road Mall in Guelph from Dec. 1 through to 21.
Reliable teams up with Adopt-A-Family
FERGUS – After 26 years of hosting its Christmas toy drive, Reliable Ford is switching it up this season.