ELORA – Food Day Canada was born in Elora, so it’s only fitting that Elora will host a kick-off event to mark the 20th anniversary of the national celebration of Canadian food, farmers and food producers.
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Neighbourhood celebrates Pierpoint Park on June 24
FERGUS – About 40 people were on hand at Pierpoint Park last Saturday for a celebration of the “significance and uniqueness” of the parkland to the local community.
Township to pick up tab for extra garbage pickup in downtown Fergus, Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has worked out a deal with Wellington County to resume once-a-week garbage pickup in downtown Elora and Fergus.
Local youth takes first entrepreneurial leap with ice cream bike
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser carrier Odyn Burtch saved his paper money to buy an ice cream bike.
Full slate of events planned in Elora on July 1
ELORA – The Elora Firefighters Association will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast in MacDonald Square starting at 7am on July 1.
Public health: wildfire smoke poses ‘serious’ air quality risk
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging area residents to take precautions on Wednesday and Thursday due to the "serious" risk posed by wildfire smoke originating in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.
West Garafraxa works garage to serve as temporary post office for Belwood residents
BELWOOD – The West Garafraxa works garage will act as a temporary post office for Belwood residents until Canada Post finds a permanent solution.
Hundreds show up to second annual Teddy Bear Picnic in Aboyne
ABOYNE – On June 25, over 300 people attended this year’s Teddy Bear Picnic, the second held on the front lawn of the Wellington County Museum in Aboyne.
Fireworks, celebrations at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – The Rotary Club of Fergus Elora will be hosting Canada Day festivities in the field behind the Sportsplex July 1.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club holds open house
ELORA – On June 24, the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club held an open house.