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New art exhibition explores contemporary social issues
ELORA – A new curated art exhibition that examines difficult social issues opened at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Jan. 26 with a reception that welcomed visitors from across Ontario.
Black History Month begins with Bob Marley tribute concert
FERGUS – To kick off Black History Month and celebrate reggae legend Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, the Centre Wellington Black Committee (CWBC) is presenting a special Bob Marley tribute concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Feb. 1.
Citizens awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A ceremony for the presentation of King Charles III Coronation medals was held on Jan. 24 at the Old Acton Town Hall Centre.
County releases online winter experiences map
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Winter adventures await in Wellington County, and there’s a map to help people find them.
Another housing proposal on St. David Street approved
FERGUS – Another multi-residential unit has been approved on St. David Street North in Fergus.
‘Black history is Canadian history:’ Guelph Black Heritage Society
GUELPH – For over 25 years, February has been referred to as Black History Month in Canada, following a motion introduced by the Honourable Jean Augustine – the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament.
Wellington Heights students wrap up first semester activities
WELLINGTON NORTH – Students at Wellington Heights Secondary School have been completing culminating activities and final exams for Semester 1, which ends on Jan. 30.
OPINION: Ontario farmers meet with rural municipal leaders
ONTARIO – Strengthening ties between rural municipal leaders and the farm community was on the agenda last week as representatives from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture took part in the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.
Logan Staats performs Friday for Hillside Inside
GUELPH – Mohawk musician Logan Staats will debut new songs when he performs at Royal City Mission for Hillside Inside on Jan. 31.
Flight centre hosts aviation night Jan. 30
WATERLOO – The Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) announces its inaugural High School Aviation Night, an event designed to inspire Grade 11 and 12 students to pursue a career in aviation.
Arthur students practice French with chef Susanne Thériault-Golds
WELLINGTON NORTH – Students at St. John Catholic School in Arthur practiced French, baked cookies, played music and learned about Métis history during an interactive lesson from Susanne Thériault-Golds on Jan. 22.
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This week I learned that it is impossible to make the universal angry hand gesture, the one-finger salute (you know the one), when you’re wearing mittens.
GrandWay Wedding Experience in Elora on Jan. 26
ELORA – Dozens of young couples attended the GrandWay Wedding Experience on Jan. 26.
Elora Community Theatre auditions open Jan. 29
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Community Theatre will be hosting auditions for its up and coming murder mystery dinner theatre entitled Murder at Mapleshade.