GUELPH – Yours in Native Spirit, an art exhibition honouring late Anishnaabe artist Richard Bedwash, opened on June 13 at the Art Gallery of Guelph.
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Volunteer profile: Patricia Brown works to ensure Pumpkin Day is ‘sensational’
FERGUS – Sensational Elora’s Pumpkin Day has become a much-anticipated community event, and Patricia Brown of Fergus has been at the forefront of its success since she first joined Sensational Elora’s board in 2014.
Scholarship awarded in memory of former Fergus hockey player
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The first of what is expected to become an annual scholarship in memory of former Fergus hockey player Jeff Snowe was awarded this month to two local teens.
Minto Pride to hold drag night in Harriston
HARRISTON – Minto Pride is hosting a drag night fundraiser on June 29 at the Crown Harriston cultural centre.
Federal government provides funding for New Horizons for Seniors program
GUELPH – The federal government is investing $125,503 for seven community-based projects in Guelph – projects that will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected in their community.
Pollinator festival promotes native plants, pollinators
PUSLINCH – The fourth annual Pollinator Festival at Bee Sweet Nature in Puslinch on June 15 featured property tours; information about native plants, trees and shrubs; plants for sale; and guest speakers.
Untreated hearing loss increases risk of serious fall, could lead to long-term care or early death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Research on the connection between hearing loss and dementia is getting a lot of attention but the connection between untreated hearing loss and the risk of a serious fall is less widely known.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair Ambassador competition returns
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair Ambassador contestants for the 2024-25 year are getting ready for the program on July 5.
The Universtiy of Guelph Arboretum recognized for conserving Ontario’s natural history
GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s Arboretum has been honoured for conserving Ontario’s natural history.
Highland Rugby hosts Club Day June 22
FERGUS – The day will be about more than just rugby when the Fergus Highland Rugby Club hosts its annual “Club Day” on June 22 at Victoria Park.
Local high school students receive athlete of the year awards
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Six students from Centre Wellington District High School received 2023-24 Athlete of the Year awards at a June 11 banquet celebrating clubs, the arts and athletics.
Chamber of Commerce’s Erin Summer Jam a hit
ERIN – Downtown Erin was buzzing with activity on June 8, with local stores showcasing their latest style and gift offerings during the Chamber of Commerce’s Erin Summer Jam.
Police beat: Woman steals $400 worth of products
ELORA – Police are again looking for help to catch a shoplifter, but won’t say where the incident occurred.
Second World War plane returns to Goderich, 60 years later
ELORA – The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Lancaster bomber flew from Hamilton to Goderich on June 14, and the Elora Legion got to be part of the festivities.
Wellington County Museum and Archives new exhibit, ‘Not Just Dirt: Digging into the Science of Soil’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Jules and Monty Smith got the chance to play in the mud at the opening of the Wellington County Museum and Archives new exhibit, “Not Just Dirt: Digging into the Science of Soil,” on June 15.