FERGUS – Born in 1946, Peter Gendron grew up in the remote town of Maniwaki, Quebec, north of Ottawa.
Centre Wellington
Officials break ground on Habitat for Humanity’s Garafraxa Village
FERGUS – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington broke ground on Garafraxa Village - a 32-unit townhouse development on Garafraxa Street in Fergus on Nov. 10.
Humboldt Broncos crash survivor Tyler Smith talks about power of story at mental health event
ELORA – Tyler Smith has no memory of the worst day of his life. Yet on that day, April 6, 2018, everything changed for the former Humboldt Broncos player.
Fergus victory homes tell story of post-war Canada, return to regular life for veterans
FERGUS – Tucked away in the north end of Fergus, now surrounded by big box stores and fast food restaurants, is a neighbourhood that’s unique to Centre Wellington but common across the country.
Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament
FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.
Scott Woods makes a return to Fergus for Old Time Country Christmas tour
FERGUS – Scott Woods is back again with his Old Time Country Christmas tour.
Drag artist Pearle Harbour’s ‘Agit-Pop!’ coming to Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON –The Fergus Grand Theatre is set to present award-winning drag comedienne Pearle Harbour in Agit-Pop!, a “hilarious and heartbreaking cabaret for the end times.”
Full House Brass coming to county museum
GUELPH – The next Gallery Concert on Nov. 19 will present the Full House Brass, a quintet showcasing three treble and two bass instruments.
Country star and comic Rory Gardiner blows into Fergus Grand Theatre with ‘Tornado Troubles’
CENTRE WELLINGTON –The Fergus Grand Theatre presents Canadian Country Music Awards-nominated country artist and TikTok comedy sensation Rory Gardiner on Nov. 17 at 8pm.
Artists open doors to public for one-of-a-kind holiday shopping at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – In Elora’s old school house, home of the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA), more than 18 artists work in five studios that are usually closed to the public.