CENTRE WELLINGTON – This year’s Canada Day celebrations are particularly special.
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Community partners relaunch campaign for drug poisoning memorial
GUELPH - Fundraising efforts have resumed toward a memorial in remembrance of community members whose lives have been lost to drug poisoning.
Belwood Lake relaunches flotilla in celebration of Canada Day
BELWOOD – The Belwood Lake Canada Day Flotilla returns on Sunday June 30.
Elora Centre for the Arts is hosting summer concert series
ELORA - This summer, the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) is launching a concert series.
Gord
In the barn, where our farm glamping guests gather for morning coffee, we have a metal cutout of the silhouette of Gord Downie, the late frontman for Canada’s rock band, The Tragically Hip. I bought it from an artist in Harriston.
Canada Day festivities coming to Centre 2000 on June 30
ERIN – The Town of Erin is inviting residents to celebrate Canada Day at Centre 2000 on June 30.
Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood art gala
ROCKWOOD – Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood held an arts gala on June 18, with performances from 58 students in Grades 1 through 7, including the school choir and groups that danced and cartwheeled across the stage.
Farmers’ Market Box Series delivers local produce from county markets
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Customers don’t even have to go to the farmers’ market to be able to enjoy market wares, thanks to the Farmers’ Market Box Series from the County of Wellington’s Taste Real program.
Palmerston hosts its third annual Raleway Festival
PALMERSTON – The third annual Palmerston Raleway Festival took place June 22 at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum.
Canada Day celebrations to feature preview of revamped Puslinch Community Centre Park
PUSLINCH – Officials say Canada Day will be a blast this year in Puslinch.
Thieves hit Russell and Steele stores twice in six months
One of the consequences of the widespread popularity of motor cars and improved roads in the 1920s was the appearance of a new type of criminal: the thief who used a getaway car.
Dog abandoned in outhouse adopted by foster family
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced that Cleo, a chihuahua found in deplorable condition, will be adopted by its foster home.
Erin Rotary supports youth mental health
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin partnered with Erin District High School on May 14 to deliver the first Minds Matter mental health and well-being event.
Arthur student wins $5,000 OMHA bursary
ARTHUR – Wellington Heights Secondary School graduate Conner Schmidt has been rewarded for his excellence in academics, athletics and community service.