MOUNT FOREST – The JNT comedy tour is laughing its way from the maritimes, back to Ontario for the tour’s seven remaining nights, with a local stop in the county.
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Elora Centre for the Arts hosted open house showcasing Schoolhouse Art Collective
Creative process – The Elora Centre for the Arts opened its doors to the public as four resident…
Metis artist adds installation piece, part of Hope and Healing Canada at museum gates
Art installation – Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers wove an installation piece as a part of Hope…
Santa Claus arrived in grand style in Elora on Nov. 27
Ho Ho Ho – He made it kids! Santa Claus arrived in Elora on Nov. 27 to much fanfare. And he…
Police investigating after online threat to ‘shoot up CWDHS’ in Fergus
FERGUS – There was an "increased police presence" at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) the morning of Dec. 2 after a serious threat of violence against the school and its students was made online the previous evening.
Arlie Zantinge receives Fair Champion Award
DRAYTON – Ask anyone in Drayton who to speak to about the fair, and more often than not, Arlie Zantinge’s name will come up. She has long been the go-to person for the annual fair and the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society.
Hillsburgh residents charged after police seize guns from home
HILLSBURGH – Two local residents face a number of firearm charges after police seized close to 30 guns from a home here.
Santa Claus is coming to Fergus Dec. 4
FERGUS – Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend as organizers welcome back the Fergus Santa Claus Parade.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights returns Dec. 9
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Children will once again see Santa and Mrs. Claus riding through Rockwood, as officials have announced the return of the traditional Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
United Way issues ‘red alert’ due to high community needs
GUELPH – United Way is calling on the community for help as the organization issues a red alert due to high community needs.
Elora Distillery adds rum to its offerings
ELORA – Just in time for eggnog, the Elora Distillery has launched a new line of rum.
Emergency Food Security Fund top up benefits six food organizations
CANADA - The federal government is providing $100-million additional dollars to the Emergency Food Security Fund (EFSF) in light of higher demand and fewer resources due to the pandemic.
PIN inspires change with virtual youth summit
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) is working to inspire change through youth volunteering in its latest event.
Now you can adopt a kennel at GHS
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is offering the opportunity to not only adopt animals, but to adopt kennels as well.
District 31 Wellington RTOERO donate to school nutrition program Food and Friends
Healthy donation – Teachers know the importance of a belly full of nutritious food to student…