ELORA – Mark Vuorinen, artistic director and conductor of the Elora Singers, is starting the 2024-25 concert season with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert that considers the “place” of music.
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Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour
PALMERSTON – Located on 5th Line, just outside of Palmerston, was the seventh stop of ten of the Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour on Oct. 6.
Provincial recognition for Crime Stoppers of Guelph Wellington
GUELPH – Crime Stoppers of Guelph Wellington (CSGW) have received provincial recognition for work done in 2023.
Get scared at Fergus House of Horrors Halloween attraction
CENTRE WELLINGTON – It’s billed as a “REAL house with REAL haunts.” The Fergus House of Horrors is a local Halloween attraction in an old farmhouse on Beatty Line.
Police beat: Assault charge
FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged with assault in connection with an incident here last week.
It’s budget time: township wants to hear from residents
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Your voice matters and now is the time to have a say, according to officials with Centre Wellington Township.
St. John Brebeuf Catholic School parent council participates in Erin Fall Fair display competition
ERIN – The parents at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School have been busy defending their title for the best Erin Fall Fair promotional display. With the help of many hands on a Saturday morning, the school’s 2024 Erin Fall Fair display was complete. “This year was good; there was about 10
Making apple cider at Elora’s Kitchen In the Park
ELORA – Elora’s Kitchen In the Park Project (KIPP) celebrated Culture Days on Oct. 5 by inviting people to bring their own apples and use the KIPP press to make their own cider.
Halloween Happenings at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has prepared a ghoulish lineup of Halloween events ahead of the holiday.
Sock drive aims to collect 5,000 pairs for homeless in Guelph
GUELPH – This month is Socktober at the Church of the Apostles, where volunteers are hoping to collect 5,000 pairs of socks for homeless people.
Sexual assault on trail
GUELPH – Guelph Police are investigating after a young woman reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger last Tuesday while using a south-end trail.
Erin releases budget survey for community input
ERIN – Before the official 2025 budget is confirmed, the town has released a municipal budget survey to gain input from residents.
Puppet show at Elora Farmers’ Market
ELORA – Puppets Elora put on a show for kids at the Elora Farmers’ Market on Oct. 5 as part of Culture Days activities in Centre Wellington.
Council approves zoning, official plan changes for Elora grocery store
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has opened the door for a new grocery store in Elora, beside The Gorge Restaurant in between Wellington Road 7 and Park Road.
Author visits schools to teach inclusivity, friendship, celebrating differences
FERGUS – Kasandra Coleman writes colourful picture books with bright messages: lessons of inclusion, friendship and celebrating people’s differences.