ROCKWOOD – Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood held an arts gala on June 18, with performances from 58 students in Grades 1 through 7, including the school choir and groups that danced and cartwheeled across the stage.
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Farmers’ Market Box Series delivers local produce from county markets
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Customers don’t even have to go to the farmers’ market to be able to enjoy market wares, thanks to the Farmers’ Market Box Series from the County of Wellington’s Taste Real program.
Dog abandoned in outhouse adopted by foster family
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced that Cleo, a chihuahua found in deplorable condition, will be adopted by its foster home.
Canada Day celebrations to feature preview of revamped Puslinch Community Centre Park
PUSLINCH – Officials say Canada Day will be a blast this year in Puslinch.
Erin Rotary supports youth mental health
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin partnered with Erin District High School on May 14 to deliver the first Minds Matter mental health and well-being event.
Orton hosts Canada Day BBQ and firework display
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is inviting residents to their annual Canada Day Chicken Dinner and Fireworks Display, on July 1.
Fergus man faces break-in, mischief, threat charges
LISTOWEL – A Fergus man faces several charges in connection with two break-ins and a damaged sign, all within three days.
Garden tour allows peek into stunning backyards
FERGUS – Lots of people came out for the Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour, on June 23.
Berry, beary good time had by all at annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teddy bears of all colours and sizes, and numerous other stuffed animal friends, accompanied youngsters to the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 22.
Drayton’s Canada Day event expands
DRAYTON – With live music, a bouncy castle, food trucks, face painting and fire trucks, Mapleton’s Canada Day celebration is set to have something for the whole family.
The night garden – where fireflies flicker and white flowers glow in the dark
GUELPH - When my son was still in diapers, every night before bed we watched a quirky British television series by the co-creator of the Teletubbies called In the Night Garden.
Highland Rugby hosts Club Day on June 22
FERGUS – Fergus’ Victoria Park was filled with activity throughout the day on June 22, as the Highland Rugby Club hosted its annual Club Day, which featured multiple matches for both junior and senior teams.
Sky-high entertainment at York Soaring open house
BELWOOD – First World War planes and glider rides were the focus as the York Soaring Association hosted an open house and fly-in on June 22.
Beef farmers worry about impact of ongoing Cargill strike
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The longer workers at a Guelph meat processing plant stay on strike, the more worrisome the situation becomes for local cattle farmers.
Township purchases 90-acre property beside Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – Centre Wellington Township has purchased 90 acres of land beside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex for $4.8 million.