FERGUS – It was a close shave for Mahfoz Adeeb, who placed third in the Canadian National Barber Expo held in Toronto on June 23. He lost second place standing by a hair – four hairs to be exact.
Centre Wellington
Kat Florence offering beautification grants to downtown Elora businesses for Christmas lights
ELORA – Christmas could be brilliant in Elora this year if downtown businesses decide to take advantage of a beatification grant offered by Kat Florence.
Generous donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
SALEM – For the seventh year, the Garagemahal event in Salem has raised awareness and support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.
KIPP heats up with annual pizza bake at Bissell Park
ELORA - KIPP (Kitchen in the Park Project) Elora held its annual pizza bake on July 6.
Summer Concert Series returns to Wellington County Museum
FERGUS – Wellington County’s Summer Concert Series is back for its 11th season at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) Thursday evenings throughout July and Aug.
New exhibit at ECFTA Symbiosis explores relationship between humans and sea creatures in interactive exhibit
ELORA - A new curated exhibiton enitled Symbiosis by Newfoundland texile artist Anastasia Tiller opens in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts on July 18, with a reception with the artist planned for July 28 at 2 pm.
Elora Farmers’ Market Children’s Day
ELORA – It was Children’s Day on July 6 at the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell Park.
Fergus youth serves with Canadian Coast Guard
FERGUS – Growing up surrounded by farmland and countryside might not seem a direct path to life on a boat.
LCBO workers on strike
FERGUS - Thousands of LCBO workers across the province - members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union - walked off the job on July 5.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.