Showing they care – At the March meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington (100WWCRW) Recovery Canada was selected as the winning charity.
Polished Aesthetics in Harriston celebrates grand opening
Polished Aesthetics – A grand opening for Polished Aesthetics in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
New store donates to Get in Touch for Hutch
Worthy cause – Mryna Hutchison accepts a $500 donation from Arthur Ace Hardware co-owner Barrie Eidt at the store’s grand opening celebration on April 29. Hutchison heads up Get In Touch For Hutch, a charity focused on ending stigma surrounding mental health issues.
McDonald Chiropractic celebrates grand opening in Harriston
Chiropractic practice - A grand opening for McDonald Chiropractic (www.mcdchiro.ca) in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Fergus Hort seeks plants and muscle for Best Bloom’n Plant Sale on May 27
FERGUS – Well, spring is here and what marvelous weather we had in April.
4-H Club goes ‘for the gold’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The first meeting of the Wellington Go For The Gold Club was held Feb. 23 at the home of leader Debbie Brander where games of Go for the Gold trivia were played.
Aberfoyle PS students participate in tree planting
ABERFOYLE - Groups of students from Aberfoyle Public School took part in activities on May 8 in support of Earth Day (April 22).
The Church of St. John the Evangelist in Elora celebrates the coronation of King Charles
Coronation celebration - On May 7, the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Elora celebrated the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla with a patronal service followed by a coronation lunch, and a large crowd gathered in Thompson Hall to celebrate.
#HeyNurse campaign offers chance to show appreciation
National Nursing Week, May 8 to 14, is the annual celebration of the nursing profession and an opportunity to recognize all nurses from all sectors of the health system.
‘Our Nurses. Our Future’ theme of National Nurses Week
May 8-14, 2023: The National Nursing Week annual celebrations take place from the Monday to the Sunday of the same week as Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12.
Drayton Entertainment brings The Prom to St. Jacobs stage
ST. JACOBS - Grab your prom date and step into the world of glitter, fantastic music, and high-energy dance with the hilarious musical The Prom. This heartwarming celebration of love and inclusivity will take the stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from May 17 to June 11.
The Fergus Grand Theatre hosts a night of Newfoundland music
‘Rock’ music - April 29 was quite a night for Newfoundland music in Fergus.
Grace2Band raises funds for the Downie Wenjack Foundation with Tragically Hip show
Hip sounds – Grace2Band came to Fergus on April 30 to celebrate The Tragically Hip and raise funds for the Downie Wenjack Foundation, a charity started by the late Gord Downie that is dedicated to assisting Indigenous people.
Historical society launches book on history of Elora
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Historical Society has announced the publication of the late Stephen Thorning’s long-awaited history of Elora, The Model Village and the Struggle for Success.
Creekbank Bridge project requires closure on WR 17
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rehabilitation work Creekbank Bridge, located on Wellington Road 17 approximately 0.7km East of Wellington Road 18 in Centre Wellington, is set to begin May 8. The work will be performed by Engineered Concrete Limited of Kitchener, Ontario.