Giving Tuesday - Centre Wellington Community Foundation took advantage of “Giving Tuesday” on Dec. 3 and presented two organizations with cheques for their projects.
Your presence is the present
For many the holidays bring images of family, friends and festivities.
4th Line bridge in Centre Wellington re-opened
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A new concrete bridge over a tributary of Cox Creek is now open.
Sultans of String performed at Fergus Grand Theatre
Canadian music - Sultans of String performed the second show in the series presented by Fergus Grand Theatre co-ordinator Eric Goudie on Nov. 23.
Elora Community Theatre presents Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
FERGUS - No doubt you have heard the words Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus, but have you ever thought of the actual origin of the phrase?
Annual Guelph Harmonies Show set for Dec. 7
Christmas music - Local songbirds Brenda Lewis, left, and Gayle Ackroyd will provide an evening filled with lesser-known holiday gems spanning numerous decades and musical genres - plus some originals penned by Ackroyd.
‘Wizard of Oz’ panto supports two local organizations
To Oz - The age old story of the Wizard of Oz came to light in a panto performance by On The Spot Productions under the direction of David Tanner and Leigha Bailey on Nov. 29 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Elora welcome Santa Claus with annual parade
Parade of lights - Santa Claus beat the ice and snow to make an evening appearance in Elora on Nov. 30.
Pep rally encouraged school spirit at Centre Wellington District High School
Pep rally - Centre Wellington District High School held a pep rally on Nov. 21.
Raw Carrot receives $10,000 donation
ARTHUR - In September, the 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington (100 WWCRW) charter met in Arthur for the group’s one year anniversary.
Sticks and Stones Bonspiel win goes to Guelph
Bonspiel season - The Fergus Curling Club has at least 12 bonspiels from October to April. On Nov. 15 the first one was hosted by Bruce Hawkins, called the Sticks and Stones Bonspiel.
Mother and son team to coach at Ontario Winter Games
Coaches - Martial artists Nathan Skoufis and Sophie Skoufis have been selected as kickboxing coaches for the Ontario Winter Games (OWG).
GRCA continues to work alongside province on building flood resiliency
CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) continues work with the province of Ontario on building flood resiliency with a focus on protecting people and property within the watershed.
OMAFRA report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
GHS has litter of seven puppies for adoption
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) celebrated Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) with a litter full of adorable newborn puppies and a heart-warming story to share.