Dojo – October was a special month for the Gorge Karate Dojo and other members of the…
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Fergus Curling Club hosts bonspiel in honour of founder Hugh Black
Season’s first – The Fergus Curling Club had its first bonspiel on Nov. 12. This one is named…
Santa paraded into Elora on Saturday evening
Letters for Santa – The Elora Lions Club hosted this year’s Elora Santa Claus parade on Nov. 26…
Green Party leader in Fergus on weekend to rally against Bill 23
FERGUS – Even though Bill 23, the Building Homes Faster Act, passed third reading on Nov. 28, the devil is in the details, says Mike Schreiner, who has not lost hope that the bill could be amended and environmentally-sensitive land be saved.
Fergus Scottish Festival thankful for $50,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
FERGUS – Officials with the Fergus Scottish Festival are expressing their thanks for a $50,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and looking forward to next year's festival with the appointment of a new board of directors.
For 10th year, local dentist offering free one-day dental clinics
FERGUS – Oral health care is a critical part of overall health, says Dr. Raj Khanuja, a dentist with eight clinics in southern Ontario, including Fergus and Hillsburgh.
Lennox elected warden of Wellington County
GUELPH – Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox was elected warden at the inaugural meeting of Wellington County council on Nov. 25.
Eco-friendly candlemaker featured on ‘Dragons’ Den’
FERGUS – “It’s all about community,” said Kristy Miller, founder of The Scented Market, who recently appeared on the season finale of CBC’s Dragon’s Den. The business sell candles and other home and body products, with stores in Fergus, Guelph, Paris and Niagara.
Man who was ‘TOPS’ for weight loss, tops 20 million steps
BELWOOD – Not content with being the King of TOPS, Doug Lucas has reached another milestone. He has walked 20-million steps since January 2020 – a goal he never imagined he’d reach when he started his weight loss and physical fitness journey.
Belwood post office customers redirected to Guelph, Fergus
BELWOOD – Canada Post has resumed regular mail delivery to residents in Belwood after a fire on Nov. 15 destroyed the building where the post office was housed. But those who were picking up their mail at the Belwood Post Office will be inconvenienced a little longer.