CAMBRIDGE – In a casting feat worthy of a matchmaker’s nod of approval, Drayton Entertainment has announced the return of artistic director Alex Mustakas to the stage as the central character Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof this holiday season.
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Stephen Stanley returns in support of Highland Rugby
FERGUS – Toronto musician Stephen Stanley and bandmate Chris Bennett return to Fergus for a concert at the Highland Rugby Club on Oct. 21.
Billy Joel and the Piano Men play at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – On Oct. 15 at the Fergus Grand Theatre, a Bill Culp production presented Billy Joel and the Piano Men.
Ho-ho-hold the date
PUSLINCH - Though Halloween hasn’t yet arrived, Santa Claus has announced he’ll be in Puslinch on Nov. 26.
Violet & Ash Candle Co. hold outdoor market in Downtown Fergus
ENTRE WELLINGTON – The Community Collective held an outdoor market in Fergus on Oct. 14 in support of Kitchener-Waterloo Mamas for Mamas.
Food Rescue Picnic a hit
BELWOOD – The Food Rescue Picnic took place on Oct. 14 at the Skol House in Belwood.
Community service organizations can now apply for United Way funding
GUELPH - Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County.
Have your say in shaping Centre Wellington’s future
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Staff has been crunching the numbers, council is preparing for deliberations, and now residents are encouraged to participate in the township’s annual budgeting process.
Township requesting Letters of Intent for Fergus Business Park
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With infrastructure work complete and a price per acre approved by council, Centre Wellington is ready to receive Letters of Intent for lots in the Fergus Business Park.
Province provides $335,500 to help asylum claimants in county find long-term housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government will provide $335,500 to help find long-term housing for asylum claimants in the county.
Fraud seminar coming to Harriston arena
HARRISTON – The Minto Safe Communities committee will be hosting “It’s a Scam!” a fraud seminar at the Harriston Community Centre on Oct. 23 at 1:30pm.
Taxpayer dollars to support agricultural mental health initiatives
TORONTO – The provincial and federal governments are spending at least $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families, according to an Oct. 10 press release.
Black inquires about effects of urban sprawl, land-use planning
OTTAWA – Ontario Senator Rob Black tabled and spoke to a Senate inquiry regarding land use in Canada.
Horse Heritage Hall of Fame award goes to Kerr family
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society’s Horse Heritage Committee recently announced the Kerr Family as this year’s recipient of the Horse Heritage Hall of Fame award.
Some Wellington North councillors opposed to 28-unit development
KENILWORTH – Brad Wilson is seeking township and county approval to move forward with a proposed 28-unit stacked townhouse development on 1.38 acres of land in Mount Forest, including an increase in density and a reduction in lot sizes.