FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced its Gallery Concerts for the 2024/25 season.
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Bert’s Service Centre celebrates 40 years in business with barbecue, fundraiser for Groves hospital
FERGUS – Bert and Dinah Hutten celebrated 40 years in business on Sept. 21 with a barbecue, a few events for kids, and a fundraiser for Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
New member of Belwood and District Lions Club
BELWOOD – Zone chair for the Belwood and District Lions Club George Woodley, right, introduced Zak Haddad, middle, as a new member of the club on Sept. 17. Julian Vine, left, is Haddad’s sponsor.
Governments try to increase agricultural workforce diversity
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector.
Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year
FERGUS – This year’s Tree of the Year is a northern red oak, at the home of Pete and Donna Wilson at 360 Provost Lane in Fergus.
Elora Fergus arts council celebrates Culture Days
ELORA – The Elora Fergus arts council is excited to celebrate Culture Days in partnership with the Township of Centre Wellington.
Little Mermaid musical coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Royal City Musical Productions Inc. (RCMPI), a community theatre company based in Guelph, has announced its latest production, a musical rendition of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Gala reception kicks off annual Elora Fergus Studio Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour began with an opening gala on Sept. 19 at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Catholic school board and U of G sign on to Project SEARCH
GUELPH – Eight students at the Wellington Catholic District School Board began their term as interns after signing on to Project SEARCH.
SIU seeks witnesses of arrest at Acton Fall Fair
ACTON – The first night of the Acton Fall Fair ended with a 54-year-old man being rushed to hospital after an interaction with police.
Woman spat on officer during arrest
GUELPH – A Guelph woman faces charges after she spat on a Guelph Police officer while being arrested.
Now’s your chance to pick a brick
FERGUS – Before the site is completely levelled, Groves Hospital Foundation is offering a chance to pick up a piece of history.
Guelph Lotto Max winner
GUELPH – Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Bisrat Yemane of Guelph.
Town of Erin appoints director of community services
ERIN – The Town of Erin has appointed Jennifer McPetrie to the position of director of community services, effective Oct. 7.
Canada Public Health offers mpox virus travel advice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mpox is a viral infection that causes a painful rash.