BELWOOD – The art of the farrier is documented as far back as 300 B.C.
Fergus Medieval Faire returns this weekend
FERGUS – Hear ye, hear ye, the Fergus Medieval Faire is back! On July 20 the town will be transformed into a thriving medieval village filled with jousters, jesters, lords and ladies, falconers, Vikings and fairies.
‘Elora’s Longest BBQ’ on July 30 launches Food Day Canada 2024
ELORA – On July 30, Elora’s Longest BBQ will launch Food Day Canada, which falls on Aug. 3 this year. “It’s about fostering community, supporting local businesses and celebrating our vibrant food culture,” said Food Day Canada board director Jeff Stewart.
Antique and Classic Clifford Truck Show makes an impact
CLIFFORD – For the past 14 years, the Great Lakes Truck Club (GLTC) has held its Antique and Classic Truck Show in Clifford’s Rotary Park.
CW Food Bank chair Jackie Andrews: ‘kindness is free’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Growing up in the beaches area of Toronto in the 1950s and ’60s, Jackie Andrews (née Hill) said she had a happy childhood. But it was not without hardships.
Residents of Pine Meadows reach milestone: $500,000 gift to Groves Hospital Foundation
BELWOOD – In 2002, the small community of Pine Meadows just outside of Belwood made a pledge of $250,000 to support the former Groves Hospital.
GROW Community Garden: a community effort at its heart
MARDEN – There is an unusual community garden located on the grounds of Grace Community Church in Marden.
Elora Festival and Singers: it takes a village
ELORA – The 45th season of Elora Festival is underway with three weeks of musical magic.
Community spirit shines at July 1 celebrations in Elora
ELORA – Under bright skies and with little humidity, residents and visitors flocked to the July 1 celebrations in Elora.
Ducks, pancakes, fireworks and fun at Centre Wellington Canada Day events
CENTRE WELLINGTON – This year’s Canada Day celebrations are particularly special.
Belwood Lake relaunches flotilla in celebration of Canada Day
BELWOOD – The Belwood Lake Canada Day Flotilla returns on Sunday June 30.
‘Garagemahal’ event raises thousands for Big Brothers Big Sisters
SALEM – June 20 marked the seventh year that John Stumpf and his wife Pam have presented Garagemahal in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Centre Wellington. Held on their property in Salem, the event is sponsored by several local businesses and a team of volunteers.
Volunteer profile: Patricia Brown works to ensure Pumpkin Day is ‘sensational’
FERGUS – Sensational Elora’s Pumpkin Day has become a much-anticipated community event, and Patricia Brown of Fergus has been at the forefront of its success since she first joined Sensational Elora’s board in 2014.
‘Three glorious weeks of colour, creativity and community’:
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township community development coordinator Paula Sealey describes National Culture Days as the largest collective public participation campaign undertaken by the arts and cultural community in Canada.
Tina and Alex Kanarek: A love story
ROCKWOOD – “There was something quite magical in watching your parents turn into other people when they were acting,” said Melanie Kanarek of her mother and father, Tina and Alex Kanarek.