WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Summer Company program at the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre (GWBC) is back in full swing this year.
Joyce Marshall retires from Denny Bus Lines after nearly 50 years
ERIN – Joyce Marshall, president of Denny Bus Lines, is stepping down from the role after spending 49 years with the company.
Goodwill opens donation centre in Fergus
FERGUS – A new Fergus Goodwill Donation Centre is now located at 680 St. David Street North. It is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Community helps look out for local turtle crossing
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s that time of year again – turtles are out.
Community picnic planned for Aug. 7 at museum
ABOYNE – A Community picnic will take place on Aug. 7 on the grounds of the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA).
‘Here Comes the Bride’: new wedding fashion exhibit to launch at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is launching a new exhibit: Here Comes the Bride – 150 Years of Wedding Fashions.
Norwell surpasses fundraising goal for Canadian Cancer society at Relay for Life
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) held a Relay for Life event, raising $13,393 for the Canadian Cancer Society (CSS), and surpassing its goal of $10,000.
CWCF holds public update and project grants event
ABOYNE – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) held an update and project grants event at the Aboyne Hall in the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 20, announcing the foundation’s grant recipients.
Local distilleries part of Craft Gin Trail
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Craft Gin Trail opened on June 11, in time for World Gin Day.
St. James Anglican Church running Handmade Market
FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church is holding a Handmade Market, barbecue, and Silent Auction for Canada Day.
Medieval Faire returns to Fergus on July 23
FERGUS – The Medieval Faire will be back in Fergus for the first time since 2019, and there will be no shortage of things to do downtown on July 23, according to event organizer Debb Greer.
Roelie Katerberg named Mapleton’s Senior of the Year
MAPLETON – Drayton resident Roelie Katerberg has been named Mapleton Township’s Senior of the Year. She was given the award at a June 14 council meeting.
Arthur School of Art teams up with local students to paint village red, white
ARTHUR – Area students are bringing Canada’s colours to downtown Arthur and area ahead of the village’s 150th celebrations.
Scrapbook will preserve record of Arthur 150 celebrations
ARTHUR – With Arthur 150 celebrations fast approaching, Arthur native Dianne Macdonald is getting ready to make a 150 scrapbook, documenting the Canada Day weekend events.
Elora Soap Box Derby ready to race on July 1
ELORA – The Soap Box Derby is back to kick off Canada Day in Centre Wellington.