ABOYNE – Nestled between orange and pink, “peach fuzz” is the colour of 2024 according to the 25th annual Pantone Colour of the Year.
Centre Wellington
Elora Community Theatre presents true story of the Radium Girls
ELORA – Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she battles not only the U.S. Radium Corporation but her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Food hub brings nutritious food, discretion to those in need
FERGUS – Tucked out of view at the Trailside Medical Centre, but easily accessible to anyone, is a food pantry, where people struggling to make ends meet can pick up non-perishable food and hygiene items. The Upper Grand Family Health Team has partnered with the CW Food Bank to offer a food hub.
Council approves new Community Heritage Grant program
ELORA – Centre Wellington council approved a new Community Heritage Grant Program on Jan. 15.
Residents shovel out from first heavy snow of the year
FERGUS - A low-pressure system crossing over from the U.S. late on the night of Jan. 12 caused winter storm warnings for much of southern Ontario. According to data from the Shand Dam weather station, 11 centimetres of snow fell overnight between Jan. 12 and 13 in Fergus.
Beyond boundaries: Elora Adventurer treks from pole to peaks
ELORA - It’s been said many times by many parents: “When I was young, I’d walk five miles to school in the snow, uphill both ways.”
Man charged with dangerous, impaired driving in crash that claimed life of Fergus man
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A man has been charged with dangerous driving and impaired driving in a crash two weeks ago that claimed the life of Dave Genereaux of Fergus.
Annual Classic Bonspiel returns to Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual 1834 Classic Bonspiel on Jan. 6.
CWCF grants $8,000 from Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation’s Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund’s 2023 granting program has provided two grants totalling $8,000 to local organizations.
Did someone say haggis?
FERGUS – The Fergus Pipe Band and Fergus Legion are bringing it on again this year.