GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph has announced the launch and reception for Entrelazados, the first exhibition in Canada by Las Vegas-based artist Justin Favela, on Sept. 5, at 6pm.
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Ponsonby U11 boys win gold
PONSONBY – Not even the threat of a tornado could stop the Ponsonby U11 boys, who won gold at the ISA tournament on Aug. 17 at the Ponsonby Ball Park.
Back to class
As Tuesday drew to a close kids were ramping up for a Wednesday morning return to school.
Arthur U11 Girls Softball champions
ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 White Girls Softball team competed in the U11 ISA Inter County Year End Tournament ‘B’ division and won the championship on Aug. 18.
Public health doctor shares message for International Overdose Awareness Day
GUELPH – In 2023, 73 deaths in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph were caused by suspected fatal drug poisonings. This number should shock us. Each one of those deaths is a person, a member of our community.
Celebrating 40 years of AALP ‘leadership excellence’ at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 40th anniversary celebration and alumni reunion of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) on Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the special events tent at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
Regency-style Starlight Ball coming to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A regency-style Starlight Ball will be making its way to Wellington County later this month.
Old and new, tried and true, it’s time to ‘saddle up’ for the Fergus Fall Fair
FERGUS – The theme of the Fergus Fall Fair is ‘Saddle Up!’ and for the team of volunteers that organize it, it’s time to giddyup.
Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team champions
ARTHUR – After four days and a lot of rain, the Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team came home from Port Elgin as WOBA U11 North Consolation 2 Champions.
Police beat: Stolen vehicle
ERIN – A Guelph woman faces several charges after local police received an automated licence plate recognition system alert.
Community artwork celebrates Wellington North’s 25th anniversary
KENILWORTH – Three unique works of art have been chosen to commemorate Wellington North Township’s 25th anniversary.
Palmerston Fall Fair announces pledge to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fall Fair opened with an announcement to pledge $50,000 over five years to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 17.
Mount Forest resident honours Terry Fox’s legacy
MOUNT FOREST – Local resident Bill Dineen remembers watching Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. And 44 years later, he continues to keep his legacy alive.
Mapleton Culture Days include line dancing, flowers, lavender mocktails
MAPLETON – Every autumn, both here and across Canada, a range of “Culture Days” events celebrate arts and culture in local communities.
Minto hosts celebration of Indigenous culture
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee welcomes all to celebrate Indigenous culture on Sept. 25 from 6 to 8pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. in Harriston.