PONSONBY –The Ponsonby U13 girls team brought home the silver medal at the end of their ISA League year-end tournament in Ponsonby in August.
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Organic Art Tattoo hosts second annual motorcycle show in Erin Aug. 28
ERIN – There were plenty of shiny wheels on display the afternoon of Aug. 28 on Main Street in Erin during the second annual motorcycle show organized by Organic Art Tattoo.
WCMA hosts 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted a record number of cars at its annual car show on Aug. 28.
Regional Champs
Regional champions – The Rockwood FC Girls U18 team have won the U21 Western Regional League Championship for the second time on Aug. 24, capping off an incredible season winning four trophies and three tournament.
Steve Thomas replaces Paul Richardson as Wellington County OPP commander
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Previous Wellington County OPP acting inspector Steve Thomas is now the county's detachment commander. He replaces former commander Paul Richardson, who has since returned to Grey-Bruce OPP.
School boards prepare mental health supports as students return to school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As another school year approaches, local boards and community organizations are ensuring mental health supports are in full swing to ease the transition period for students returning to school.
UGDSB to require police checks for volunteers in medium, high-risk settings
GUELPH – After several deferrals, trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) have officially reached a decision on the board’s volunteer policy.
Learn bridge, meet friends
GUELPH - The Guelph Bridge Club offers intellectual exercise and entertaining competition in a supportive social setting, and they’d like to teach you how to play the game.
GBHS presents book reading and talkback
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is presenting It Was Dark There All the Time - Sophia Burthen and the Legacy of Slavery in Canada, a book reading and “talkback” with curator and historian Andrew Hunter.
Canadian sketch comedy stars coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre’s 2022-23 presenting series kicks off on Sept. 23 with Middle Raged, a hilarious stage show starring Geri Hall and Gary Pearson that explores the time of life when you’re running out of time.
ECT holding auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
ELORA – The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) will be hosting auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Public health notes importance of International Overdose Awareness Day
GUELPH – Drug overdoses were a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the problem has only become worse, says the associate medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
‘Raising the Steaks’ at Palmerston Parade (PHOTOS)
PALMERSTON - An agriculture-themed parade entertained residents and kicked off the Palmerston Agricultural Society’s 141st fair weekend on the evening of Aug. 26. This year's theme was "Raising the Steaks."
Minto hosting newcomer receptions
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning Newcomers’ Welcome Receptions in all three urban communities (Clifford, Palmerston, Harriston).
Mapleton plans three ‘Welcome Week’ events
MAPLETON - The township is planning to host three Welcome Week Newcomers Receptions this month.