ELORA – Sue Hosking never had much money and she never considered herself an artist. But following her death and as per her wishes, her friends are auctioning off 93 pieces of art Hosking created over the years.
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Survey: youth recovering from COVID-19 isolation but there are still disturbing trends
GUELPH – The latest analysis of a youth well-being survey indicates the mental health of youth is improving since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. But youth are also displaying behaviour that’s concerning to public health officials.
Community event raises nearly $20,000 for Elora Centre for the Arts expansion
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) yard was bustling on Sept. 5 with about 450 people settled at picnic tables, in lawn chairs, and on picnic blankets on the grass.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild stages 50th anniversary gala
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) celebrated five decades of community theatre with a 50th anniversary gala on Sept. 7.
Second protest at Rockwood OPP station honours Nathaniel Schofield
ROCKWOOD – “It’s been 60 days, and still no answers.” That’s how much time had passed since Nathaniel Schofield, a 36-year-old father of six living in Arthur, died in OPP custody on July 10.
Centre Wellington pickleballers bring home gold
QUEBEC CITY – Centre Wellington residents Bryce Richardson and Tim Porter are pickleball golden boys after competing in the Canada 55+ Summer Games at the end of August and winning gold in their division.
Hospice Wellington hosts event focused on Truth and Reconciliation
MARDEN – Hospice Wellington is hosting an event to share information about what is happening in the community regarding Truth and Reconciliation.
Ponsonby U15 girls win gold
PONSONBY – The Ponsonby U15 girls won gold at the ‘C’ division year-end league tournament.
OFA survey will inform its ‘cultivating local’ project
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is conducting a survey as part of the new Cultivating Local: Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector project.
Grand Valley Agricultural Society to hold 152nd Fall Fair
GRAND VALLEY – The Grand Valley Agricultural Society is set to hold the 152nd Fall Fair from Sept. 20 to 22.
Grove Youth Hubs support mental health during back-to-school period
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students head back to school, the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario would like to remind youth of its essential resources and support for those aged 12 to 26.
Public invited to Cones Palooza
ARISS – It’s known as the world’s oldest equestrian sport, and a local driving instructor is offering people a chance to visit her farm and learn more about it.
Crime Stoppers, local school boards team up to promote cyber safety
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is partnering with local school boards to promote cyber safety to kids.
Wellington-Dufferin Walk for Parkinson’s raises over $34,000
FERGUS – There were about 120 participants at this year’s Wellington-Dufferin Walk for Parkinson’s on Sept. 7 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
Two new kick-off events for studio tour
ELORA – The Elora Fergus studio tour is free of charge and is a self guided tour to meet and greet artists where they live and work on two consecutive fall weekends, Sept. 28 and 29 and Oct. 5 and 6 from 10am-5pm.