ELORA – The savoury scent of freshly prepared Canadian ingredients filled the air as chefs and cooks exercised their culinary chops on the Jack R. MacDonald bridge in downtown Elora Aug. 1 to celebrate the legacy of the late Anita Stewart and Food Day Canada.
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University of Guelph experts develop food safety toolbox
GUELPH — Launched on June 7, University of Guelph (U of G) researchers developed a user-friendly food safety toolbox after over a year of discussion.
Emergency responders assist tuber with exit from Elora Gorge
ELORA – Emergency responders from Centre Wellington Fire Rescue safely assisted an individual in exiting the Elora Gorge after she fell from a tube while floating on the Grand River on July 31.
Union, county ratify one-year collective agreement for social services workers
GUELPH – The County of Wellington and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 973 have ratified a one-year collective agreement for social services staff.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents “Spirited!”
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Ray Anderson brings family magic, hypno/comedy shows to Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – A magic show and a hypnotist/comedy performance will take place at the Crown Harriston on Aug. 19.
West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club members learn about soybeans
WELLINGTON NORTH –The third meeting of the West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club was held on June 20, at Matt Coffey’s Farm outside of Arthur.
Herrington places in top four at tennis provincials
MOUNT FOREST — Victoria Herrington from Mount Forest recently finished in the top four in the Ontario U18 outdoor provincials in doubles and placed in the top 12 in singles.
Centre Wellington Riverhawks win Zone 8-D lacrosse championship
CENTRE WELLINGTON– The U9-2 Centre Wellington Riverhawks team recently won the Zone 8-D lacrosse championship.
Blue Bonnet Lassies attend local and national competitions
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland dance travelled across Ontario and Canada to compete through the month of July.
Rockwood FC wins Ontario championship
ROCKWOOD – Rockwood FC’s U21 Ladies won the club’s first Ontario Women’s League Championship this season.
Wellington County farmers markets offer recipe cards to celebrate Food Day Canada
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being encouraged to celebrate Food Day Canada on Aug. 5 by cooking meals with curated farmers’ market recipes using local ingredients.
Free evening of music in Templin Gardens every Wednesday
FERGUS – The Fergus BIA sponsors Twilight at Templin, an evening of free music in Templin Gardens every Wednesday.
Police Beat: Attempted Abduction in Mapleton Township
Attempted abduction PERTH EAST – Police are investigating an attempted abduction just outside…
Ballet Jörgen holding Nutcracker auditions; seeks dancers aged 8 to 17
GUELPH - Ballet Jörgen is returning to River Run Centre in December with two performances of The Nutcracker and once again is offering the opportunity for local dance students to perform with the professional dancers of Ballet Jörgen.