CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) is on the lookout for people who love to sing to join the choir.
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We Choose Local donates to Guelph Wish Fund for Children
GUELPH – Guelph online marketplace, We Choose Local, donated $1,000 to the Guelph Wish Fund for Children on July 31.
John Klaassen recognizes youth fair winners
MAPLETON – Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society president John Klaassen recognized the winners of the 2025 fair with most points in the Youth section.
Mapleton adopts new policy for public notices
MAPLETON – Council here approved a new policy for public notices during its regular meeting of council on Aug. 12.
Township holding community engagement workshops as it develops strategy
CENTRE WELLINGTON – From Sept. 8 to 11, the township will be hosting a series of community workshops designed to strengthen connections and gather valuable input from residents.
The right tree in the right spot: how trees are working for farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In the rolling fields of southwestern Ontario, farmers are turning to an age-old ally to boost productivity and protect their land: trees.
Public invited to comment on federal housing program
GUELPH – As the federal government strives to find a solution to affordable housing across the country, the newly formed federal organization, Build Canada Homes, is seeking input from Canadians.
Century Church Theatre presents The Melville Boys
HILLSBURGH - Starting Sept. 7, Century Church Theatre, starts their 2025/2026 season with The Melville Boys, a dramedy by celebrated Canadian playwright, Norm Foster.
Tom Wilson named 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year
ELORA – Canadian musician, author and visual artist Tom Wilson has been named the 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year at Riverfest Elora.
Palmerston Fair a popular spot on weekend
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fair kicked off its weekend celebrations with a well attended parade on Aug. 22.
OPINION: Why farmers show up at one of Ontario’s biggest political events – and why it matters
ONTARIO – Last week, leaders from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) joined more than 2,000 elected officials and staff at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference in Ottawa.
Mapleton Sunflower Festival raises $9,000 for Palmerston and District Hospital
MAPLETON– The Mapleton Sunflower Festival was held at the Ottens farm near Moorefield on Aug. 16.
Basketball officials needed in county, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the game of basketball booms across Canada, the need for referees is expanding rapidly in Guelph and the county, states the Guelph Board of Approved Basketball Officials (GBABO).
Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ bring music lovers together in Drayton
DRAYTON – Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ brought together singers, musicians and music lovers for a weekend of tunes and camaraderie at the Drayton fairgrounds Aug. 22 to 24.
Plant hardiness zones across Canada shift, including in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It may be time for local gardeners to reconsider what they can plant.