FERGUS – Canada’s first sanctioned international all-round weightlifting competition took place in Fergus on Aug. 25 and saw 17 world records set by eight Canadian athletes.
Centre Wellington
International Day of Peace
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Pastor Peter Bush and his wife Debbie Bush were the only people who turned up for a prayer vigil at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to mark International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.
Elora Singers’ season opener is Oct. 20
ELORA – The Elora Singers are looking forward to sharing a program of “stunning” choral music on Oct. 20.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling champs
ELORA – The Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club held its singles competition to end its season.
Rush Tribute at the Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – 2112 a Tribute to Rush put on quite the show on Sept. 21 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Annual Veteran’s Luncheon
FERGUS – Fergus’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 hosted its annual Veteran’s Luncheon on Sept. 19 as part of Legion Week celebrations.
Bike ride raises about $20,000 for Portage
CWNTRE WELLINGTON – About 125 riders participated in one of four different rides on Sept. 21 – 100km, 75km, 45km, and 20km. They raised about $20,000 for Portage.
Free film screening of Gord Downie’s The Secret Path set for Sept. 30
FERGUS – In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day, the Township of Centre Wellington is collaborating with Dalton Associates to offer a free public screening of The Secret Path.
Walks for Parkinson’s Disease raise over $500,000 across southwestern Ontario
FERGUS – Participants from 14 locations across southwestern Ontario came together to walk in support of Parkinson’s disease, ultimately raising over $500,000 for the cause.
Centre Wellington hosts New Resident Reception
FERGUS – Centre Wellington hosted its first New Resident Reception on Sept. 19 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.