This Week in Photos - March 26, 2026
PHOTO 1: Nolan, left, and Riley Piagno sport face paint and smiles while riding toy tractors at the University of Guelph’s College Royal on March 21, the university’s 101st open house event. PHOTO 2: Maria Ismail has fun riding a hobby horse in the kids’ carnival at the University of Guelph’s College Royal on March 21. PHOTO 3: Miles Armstrong demonstrates his cowboy skills by lassoing a toy horse. PHOTO 4: Gautam Kamath helps Mohan Kamath ride a toy tractor. PHOTO 5: Tristan K poses with the cows in Old Mac’s New Farm. Photos by Robin George. PHOTO 6: Bernie Hale from Harriston played live music at the Bullring on campus as part of the 101st College Royal. PHOTO 7: Wellington 4H Square Dancers performed in the College Royal square dance competition on March 21. The Blue Bandits dancers included Heidi, Peyton, Savannah, Lily, Audrey, Simon, Charles, Aidan, Jack and Brian. The Clover Buds Sweethearts performed a demo dance and the Burgundy Twirlers placed third in the open class. PHOTO 8: The Clover Buds Sweethearts, including Patrick, Josie, Matilda, Hazel, Flora, Lily, Beth and Faith, performed a demo dance. PHOTO 9: The Burgundy Twirlers, including Autumn, Jessica, Savannah, Arielle, Wesley, Alex, Mark, Haylee and Katharine placed third in the open class. Submitted photos
Rockwood Native Plant Gardening held its first Seedy Saturday event at the Older Adult Centre at the library on March 21. PHOTO 1: Landscape designer Sean James said he helps his clients create native plant gardens that are appealing to the eye as well as to pollinators. PHOTO 2: PhD candidates Jonathan Chu, left, and Jelany Duali represented the University of Guelph’s Bird Safe Guelph, a student-run organization that raises awareness about the conservation of birds. Chu said the two leading causes of bird deaths in Canada are cats and windows, with 2.5 million window collisions per year in Canada alone. PHOTO 3: Ashley Mansfield has been growing trees and shrubs at her Rockwood home for about five years, and is passionate about protecting native pollinator habitats. PHOTO 4: Volunteers from Wellington Turtle Guardians were on hand to share information about turtles and the group’s work. From left: Bree Wilson, Sandy Nickles, Amy Romanow, Cyndy Garriock and Bev Hodge. Garriock said for every 1,000 turtle eggs laid, on average only one will reach maturity. Photos by Robin George.
Hundreds of people packed into the Aboyne Hall at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Saturday for the ever-popular Seedy Saturday event. The aim of the day, which is jointly organized by the Elora and Salem and the Fergus and District horticultural societies, is to promote food crop biodiversity and gardening knowledge in the community. Dozens of vendors were on hand to share their knowledge and sell their products. Local master gardeners were available to answer questions and three short workshops were well attended by eager gardeners looking forward to the first green shoots of spring after a long winter. PHOTO 1: From left, Sharon Leggett, Jude Dowling and Ann Ironside of the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society, alongside Mary Ann Branciere and Fred Mallett from the Fergus and District Horticultural Society. PHOTO 2: From left, Tamara, Jaxon and Andrew Crisp of Crisp Country Gardens in Melancthon. PHOTO 3: Christine and Mariela from Wicked Welly Farm and Apiary near Belwood. PHOTO 4: Julie Whalen and Konny Herrlinger of Country Sense in Fergus with a variety of their young plants all ready for Spring planting. Photos by Duncan Hossack
It was cold and wet outside the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sunday afternoon, but inside an enthusiastic crowd were warmed by the music and dancing of The Great Canadian Fiddle Show. The six piece touring band was formed by Celina DiCecca who says her aim is to introduce audiences to the many regional variations of Canadian fiddle music. The music is based on Scottish Irish and French traditions and is popular from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. PHOTO 1: DiCecco leads the step dancing. PHOTO 2: Members of the Great Canadian Fiddle Show, from left, Mika McCairley, Maria Peppler, Celina DiCecca, Tony Nesbitt-Larking, Alanna Jennish and Jake Lauzon. Photos by Duncan Hossack
Athletes from Guelph Family Martial Arts attended the Power Nationals Martial Arts Championships, held last weekend in London, Ontario, earning multiple podium finishes. The tournament brought together athletes representing a variety of martial arts disciplines. Coached by Nathan and Sophie Skoufis, the Guelph Family Martial Arts team demonstrated strong performances throughout the weekend, bringing home a total of 13 medals, including eight gold, three silver, one bronze and one Grand Champion. Submitted photos
