When the Carpenter and I first arrived in Wellington County 21 years ago, we settled in Fergus. The only thing we knew about that town was that it was home to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. That event was famous.
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Local organizations to host youth mental health forum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph, the Canadian Mental Health Association and The Children’s Foundation are hosting a youth mental health forum in hopes of normalizing conversations around asking for help.
Caressant Care Harriston fails to meet provincial deadline for air conditioning
HARRISTON - Over a month after a provincial deadline to install air conditioning in every resident room, Caressant Care's Harriston location remains non-compliant. A spokesperson blamed a scheduling conflict and supply chain challenges for the delay.
Thistles finish successful season
FERGUS – After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Fergus Junior ‘C’ Thistles Lacrosse Team had a fantastic season.
U11-1 Centre Wellington Riverhawks earn silver at Provincials
Riverhawks silver – On Aug. 5 the U11-1 Centre Wellington Riverhawks team travelled to Whitby to…
11-2 CW Riverhawks earn silver at Provincials
More silver – The U11-2 Centre Wellington Riverhawks team competed in the Ontario Lacrosse…
Bicycle bell giveaway happening Saturday
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Elora Cataract Trailway Association is giving away free bicycle bells…
Donation to create sessions on cyber safety, human trafficking
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In June, 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington held its first in-person meeting in over two years at the Elora Raceway.
Minto swimmer Finn Oxby breaks two records at meet
Record breaker – Minto Minnows swim team member Finn Oxby broke the butterfly time record in the…
Festival supports diversity, mental health and those impacted by residential schools
MAPLETON - Revolution Wool Company hosted a Sunflower Festival on Aug. 6.
Motus O Dance Theatre to present Carmina Burana in September
MOUNT FOREST – Motus O Dance Theatre will stage a Carmina Burana show next month.
Downtown dinner highlights Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – The Harriston Street Party is set for Aug. 13.
Harriston Rising’s Sundaes on Sunday event drew a good crowd
Sundaes on Sunday – Harriston Rising’s Sundaes on Sunday event drew a good crowd to…
Drayton Fair offered “Another day in Fairadise”
Drayton Fair – “Another Day in Fairadise” was the theme of the 2022 Drayton Fair, hosted by the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society from Aug. 5 to 7.