Comedy night – Comedy was the theme of the show presented at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 27.…
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Fergus resident, Toronto artist release book
FERGUS – Kasandra Coleman wanted to send a message about the importance of inclusivity and friendship with her first children’s book Art Brings Friends Together.
Book release held for “If These Walls Could Speak: The Story of the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge”
Book launch – The book release for If These Walls Could Speak: The Story of the Wellington County…
Shuttle bus, downtown street closures expected to encourage pedestrian-friendly exploration
CENTRE WELLINGTON - To alleviate parking problems in downtown Elora and Fergus, council here recently made a few changes in conjunction with the Elora and Fergus BIAs.
Women’s Institute celebrates 125 years; Wellington- Halton Hills branch holding tea event
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Local senior to compete in international triathlon competition
HALTON HILLS – Charlie Barnes is 85 years old and busy preparing for the 2022 World Triathlon Sprint and Relay Championships in Montréal.
What’s up for seniors locally
There’s plenty going on to keep seniors busy, productive and actively engaged.
No-cost pet care now available to older adults requiring hospitalization through the Senior Support program
GUELPH – Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is celebrating Seniors Month in Ontario this June with the commencement of their new Senior Support program.
Digital Service Squad available to northern Wellington businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A $59,000 grant from Digital Main Street will fund a two-year Digital Service Squad (DSS) program for northern Wellington County municipalities.
Lawn bowling open house held June 3 to 5 in Mount Forest
Lawn bowling – The Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club held an open house for National Bowls Day from…
OFA Viewpoint: Attracting the next generation of farm leaders
With a diverse and extensive list of challenges to address across the agriculture industry, it’s…
Seniors benefit from federal support for community-based projects in Guelph
GUELPH – Since the beginning of the pandemic the federal government has provided COVID-19-related supports and benefits.
Reflections: The meekness of peacemakers
I have recently been asked to be a respondent for an on-line presentation on being peacemakers. I…
OPP investigating after Pride decorations targeted by vandals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP is investigating after several Pride flags and decorations were damaged or destroyed recently in Perth and Wellington counties.
Puslinch taking Guelph to land tribunal over Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township is taking the City of Guelph to the Ontario Land Tribunal over the city’s Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan. However, both sides are hoping to reach an agreement prior to a formal hearing.