ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is looking for people to audition for its upcoming production Halfway There.
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Skyjack helps Habitat for Humanity approach finish line
FERGUS – Linamar Corporation’s Skyjack division has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington on its new affordable housing construction project in Fergus.
New picture book, T is for Terry celebrates Fox’s enduring legacy
TORONTO – Launched as part of the year-long celebration marking the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, a new book brings his extraordinary dream to life for young readers, one letter at a time.
Fergus Fall Fair will be jammin’ Sept. 12 to 14
FERGUS – The theme of this year’s Fergus Fall Fair is “Jammin’ at the Fair” and it’s true in every sense of the phrase, said Tayler Black, past president of the Fergus Agricultural Society, which has organized the fair for some 188 years.
Theft occurring in Minto graveyards
MINTO – Local graveyards in town have become the target of thievery as flowers and other personal items go missing.
Shelldale Family Gateway golf tournament on Sept. 17
GUELPH – Shelldale Family Gateway is set to tee off on its third annual golf tournament on Sept. 17 at the Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
Fergus Highland Rugby’s co-ed Masters team up with minis program in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – For the second year in a row, Fergus Highland Rugby’s co-ed Masters (HOGS) teamed up with the minis program to raise funds and gather food donations in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Leadership transition at Credit Valley Conservation
MISSISSAUGA – The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has announced that, effective immediately, Quentin Hanchard is no longer serving as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Community Resource Centre looking for sponsors to help kids get winter clothing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the second year, the Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington has launched its Wishes for Winter campaign as part of its annual Winter Wear program.
Proposed traffic calming pilot program to cost township $35,000
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is cracking down on speeding by approving a proposed traffic calming pilot program worth $35,000.
It was fun and games – and food and music – at Family Fun Day in Bissell Park
ELORA - This was the fourth annual Family FunDay hosted by the Centre Wellington Black Committee and its gaining traction – and audience – in the community.
U of G seeks public input on garden to replace already demolished conservatory
GUELPH – After removing the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory at the University of Guelph, officials are now seeking public input as they prepare to construct a new garden in its place next year.
Alzheimer society rallies community to end stigma
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the world observes World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21, the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) invites the community to unite in raising awareness of dementia and confronting the stigma that so often accompanies it.
Stephenson Organ Concert Series coming for Culture Days
FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus has announced an upcoming Stephenson Organ Concert Series to be held at the church during Ontario’s Culture Days.
Guelph tree-planter wins horticulturalist award from Guelph Urban Forest Friends
GUELPH – This year’s Henry Kock Award goes to Jay Cranstone, a natural areas stewardship technician at the City of Guelph.