CENTRE WELLINGTON – Riverfest Elora and the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games have made the Top 100 Ontario Festivals list for 2023.
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Horse Racing Appeal Panel clears local harness racing trainer of horse cruelty
TORONTO – An appeal panel has reversed the decision of the province’s gaming commission that resulted in a two-year suspension of horse trainer Anthony Beaton last year.
The Long Rider showing in Erin on March 27
ERIN - The Long Rider, an award-winning documentary written and produced by local horseman Filipe Leite, will be screened in Erin on March 27.
Majumder brings Hardly Dead tour to Fergus
FERGUS – Shaun Majumder is kicking off his Hardly Dead tour, stopping in Fergus, Parry Sound and Blyth.
Sherry Humber wins $100,000 prize with Instant Gold Pursuit
FERGUS – Sherry Humber of Fergus is $100,000 richer after winning with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) Instant Gold Pursuit game.
National Tartan Day to be celebrated in Fergus
FERGUS – WeeAlec Productions will present an evening of traditional music and dance in celebration of National Tartan Day, taking place at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 6.
Fergus artist Madison Galloway releases new blues-rock single: Hatebirds
FERGUS – Madison Galloway, an award-winning artist from Fergus, is releasing her latest blues-rock single, Hatebirds.
CW Children’s Drama Club takes stage with two productions at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Coming soon, the Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club (CWCDC) will present performances of Peter Pan and In the Bleachers at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Silver medals for the U12 Elora Fergus Hons Edge Ringette team
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The U12 Elora Fergus Hons Edge Ringette team took home the silver medal at the Niagara Falls Daredevils Ringette Tournament on March 3.
New basketball club launches in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Kids and teens in Wellington County have a new opportunity to shoot hoops with the opening of the Rockwood Basketball Club.
CWDHS Falcons District 10 girls’ hockey CWOSSA champions
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School Falcons captured their fourth consecutive District 10 girls’ hockey championship on Feb. 27 when they rallied to double the Centennial Spartans 4-2 at the Fergus sportsplex.
Habitat for Humanity info session on March 21
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is holding an information night on March 21 for anyone interested in the Fergus build project or the organization in general.
March Break fun at Erin Hill Acres
ERIN – There was March Break fun at Erin Hill Acres last weekend.
Ministry of Education approves WCDSB, UGDSB calendars
GUELPH – The Ministry of Education has approved the Wellington Catholic District School Board and the Upper Grand District School Board’s elementary and secondary school year calendars for the 2024-25 school year.
County hosts information session on green development standards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington, in partnership with the Counties of Grey and Dufferin, is inviting the public to attend a community information session to learn more about Tri-County Green Development Standards.