WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) announced on Nov. 7 it will be giving $272,000 in funding to support eight projects in Centre Wellington, Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North.
Poppy Project unveiled in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The beautification team for All Aboard Palmerston came together with members of the community and surrounding area to crochet 1,600 poppies into a banner that was placed onto the Old 81 Engine at Lions Park.
Scott Woods makes a return to Fergus for Old Time Country Christmas tour
FERGUS – Scott Woods is back again with his Old Time Country Christmas tour.
Jim Henderson gives presentation on Remembrance Day traditions
HARRISTON – On the evening of Nov. 2, members of the community gathered at the Harriston Legion to hear a presentation by Jim Henderson about the history and traditions of Remembrance Day in Canada.
Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every year, Nov. 14 is recognized internationally as World Diabetes Day (WDD).
Brother, sister from Elora earn medals at karate World Championships
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Siblings Hannah and Ethan Wright from Elora recently travelled to Orlando, Florida to compete at the World Karate Commission World Championships Oct. 23 to 27.
The Door Youth Centre to hold grand reopening
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Door Youth Centre, also known as the Ministry of Youth Unlimited (YFC) Highlands, in Fergus is hosting an open house and reopening on Nov. 4 from 1 to 4pm.
Montreal Canadiens Alumni coming to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Calling all Habs fans!
Donkey Sanctuary of Canada receives global sanctuary award for 2023
PUSLINCH – The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, nestled in the Township of Puslinch, was awarded with the prestigious Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) Outstanding Equine Sanctuary Award for 2023.
Guelph family writes children’s books; funds go to SickKids Hospital
GUELPH – Twelve-year-old Blake Scherer has released with his first book, Midge Goes Crackers, with the help of his grandfather Dennis Scherer.
Palmerston and District Hospital to hold third ‘Takeout Dinner’ fundraiser
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDH) is holding its third annual Takeout Dinner fundraiser Oct. 27 to 29.
Erin residents plant 150 trees and shrubs with Credit Valley Conservation
ERIN – Erin residents gathered on the Elora Cataract Trail and planted 150 trees and shrubs with Credit Valley Conservation on Oct. 21.
Elora’s Monster March parade kick-starts Halloween season
ELORA – Presented by Sensational Elora, the annual “Monster March” took place the evening of Oct. 21.
Lenselink, Hoelscher revive Palmerston Skating Club
PALMERSTON – Nicole Lenselink and her sister Tiffany Hoelscher have revived the Palmerston Skating Club in time for this year’s skating season.
Richard Frank portrait unveiled at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – A portrait of Richard Frank, who was recently inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame, was unveiled at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Oct. 22.