KENILWORTH – Wellington North council hosted its third Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Sports night on Nov. 18 in council chambers, honouring three separate individuals or organizations.
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Open Mind: Am I an imposter?
When I won an award for programming, somehow I felt more disappointed than proud. I felt as though I didn’t deserve it.
Gift hunters, book lovers flock to Elora Festival Christmas sale
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With more donated books than they could handle, the Elora Festival decided to host a second used book sale this year on Nov. 24 at the Fergus Legion.
Skate Canada Mount Forest skaters compete in provincial series
MOUNT FOREST – On Nov. 16 and 17, the adult skaters from Skate Canada Mount Forest competed in the Provincial Series #1 Adult Events Competition in Erin.
Co-operators named one of Canada’s top 100 employers
GUELPH – Co-operators was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada on Nov. 15.
Applications open for Canada SummerJobs program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater announced on Nov. 19 that the employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program is now open.
Black Tie Bingo fundraiser moves to April; tickets on sale now
GUELPH – Tickets are now on sale for one of the region’s premier events, Black Tie Bingo, a fundraising gala in support of Guelph General Hospital.
Fergus Grand Theatre announces 10 Minute Playwriting Contest
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre has announced its inaugural 10 Minute Play Contest, to be presented in conjunction with the World Theatre Day 2025 festivities at the theatre on March 27.
Christmas Market returns to museum Nov. 29, 30
ABOYNE – Wellington County’s annual Christmas Market will bring dozens of local artisans to the Wellington County Museum and Archives to sell their wares on Nov. 29 and 30.
Catholic school board picks next year’s chair, vice chair
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice chair for the coming year at a board policy and corporate services meeting on Nov. 18.
Grace Christian Fellowship hosts Christmas market, cookie walk
FERGUS – The Grace Christian Fellowship church will be hosting its Christmas market and cookie walk Nov. 30 from 2 to 5pm (35 Farley Road).
Arthur Public School thanks Musashi Auto Parts for funding new playground
ARTHUR – Three years ago, the playground at Arthur Public School was deemed unsafe, demolished and removed from the school grounds.
Classic Troubadours coming to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – The Classic Troubadours bring all your favourite artists under one roof at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Jan. 18 at 7:30pm.
Time for Mount Forest residents to ‘Turn on Your Lights’
MOUNT FOREST – Royal LePage RCR Realty is getting ready for its annual Turn on Your Lights contest, an event that encourages some festive, friendly competition among neighbours.
Swiftie
I didn’t attend the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto. It wasn’t in the budget.