CENTRE WELLINGTON – On World Theatre Day (March 27), the Fergus Grand Theatre unveiled the artists and shows that will be part of its 2024-25 presenting season, simply entitled “Presenting with Purpose.”
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Barbara McLean releases new book
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Barbara McLean has tended to a flock of Border Leicester sheep on her farm, Lambsquarters, for 50 years now.
Ballet Jorgen comes to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – As part of his presenting series, coordinator of the Fergus Grand Theatre Eric Goudie presented the performance of Ballet Jorgen on April 5.
Guelph Dance announces 2024 festival lineup
GUELPH – Guelph Dance recently announced its lineup for the 26th annual Guelph Dance Festival.
Community cleanup event at Centre 2000 on April 27
ERIN – Erin’s Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) invites residents to clean up the community on the heels of Earth Day. A garbage clean up will take place from 10am to 12pm on April 27, followed by a barbecue and raffle draw at Centre 2000.
Antique and Vintage Show coming to Elora
ELORA – If antiques and quirky old things are your thing, you’ll be interested in the Elora Antique and Vintage Show slated for April 13 and 14 at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre.
Elora Cataract Trail Association honours Raymond Soucy
ELORA – Raymond Soucy recently retired as executive director of the Centre Wellington Community Foundation and on April 7, he stepped away from his role as chair of the Elora Cataract Trail Association after 16 years in that post.
$100,000 pledge to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON - Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation President Earl Campbell was on hand recently to thank the Struyk family and Conestogo Agri Systems for their $100,000 pledge to the foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
1,000+ students attend annual Elementary Skills Competition
GUELPH – More than 1,000 Grade 4 to 8 students from 59 schools in the Upper Grand District School Board attended the annual Elementary Skills Competition at the University of Guelph on April 2.
Rare solar eclipse enthralls residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The skies cleared just in time in many parts of Wellington County on Monday as the moon blotted out most of the sun at 3:18pm.
Police lay more ‘intimate partner violence’ charges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police laid 18 charges in nine incidents across the county involving “intimate partner violence” last month.
Off-road vehicle stolen
PALMERSTON – Police are currently investigating the theft of a side-by-side off-road vehicle here last month.
Police beat: OPP Easter traffic safety campaign stats
LONDON – OPP West Region officers charged nearly 200 drivers for failing to wear a seatbelt during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign.
Mount Forest Rams U11 Rep team take OMHA Championships
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Rams U11 Rep team brought its best to the OMHA Championships in Halton Hills over the Easter weekend (March 29-31), which saw eight teams in the U11 division competing for the coveted red hats.
Broomball silver medalists
MINTO – The Minto Selects finished second in the Elite Men’s division at the 46th annual Senior Broomball National Championships held in Belleville, March 26 to 30.