The agricultural history of Wellington County is a fascinating subject.
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James Gordon launches latest album in Eden Mills, performance with Katherine Wheatley
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills Music at the Hall presents James Gordon in concert with Katherine Wheatley, when Gordon will also launch his new album Wrinkles and Scars on March 16.
Beauty and the Beast sells out five shows at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Of the six performances of Beauty and the Beast, five sold out the 252 seats in the Fergus Grand Theatre; including one on Feb. 24.
Singer-songwriter Nathan Sloniowski comes back to Elora
ELORA – In the 1970s, artistic prospects for those “coming of age” in Elora were as plentiful as the trees in the gorge.
WCDSB reports successful WHY Survey participation rates
GUELPH – A Well-being and Health Youth (WHY) Survey was completed by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students, parents and staff last week.
Rockwood homeowner offers details of severance plan
ROCKWOOD – Homeowners set to sever their residential lot in Old Rockwood assure they are not looking to tarnish the neighbourhood’s character.
CWDHS junior girls’ volleyball team finish their season in third place
Volleyball – Centre Wellington District High School’s junior girls’ volleyball team finished the regular season in third place.
Engaged couples inspired by ‘Wedding Experience’ in Elora
ELORA - Sara Peacock and Mandy Deskur of Macadi Jewellers in Elora were among the dozens of vendors at the Wedding Experience wedding show at the GrandWay Events Centre on March 3.
Horse safety programming, resources for youth offered online during Agricultural Safety Week
GUELPH – For Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (March 10 to 16) EquiMania and TheHorsePortal.ca are offering free online games and resources until the end of the month for youth about staying safe around horses on the farm.
Farmland Forum coming to Elora on March 21
ELORA – The Farmland Forum is coming to Elora on March 21. The full-day hybrid event at The GrandWay Events Centre and online will feature guest speakers and discussion panels.
Sea of red and white at Elora Curling Club
ELORA – The Elora Curling Club held its annual Women’s Bonspiel on March 2 with a theme of “Oh, Canada.”
CW Big Brothers Big Sisters set to host annual gala
ELORA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington’s ninth annual Big Night Out Gala is taking place on March 23.
Movie night at the museum March 15
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives will be taking the community back into the Jurassic era with its movie night at the museum.
Student trustees outline ways Catholic high schools recognized Black History Month
GUELPH – Students at Catholic high schools in Guelph recognized Black Heritage Month in a range of ways that were highlighted by student trustee Vivian Huynh during the Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on March 4.
Heritage awards given to six properties during Heritage Week
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington council and Heritage Centre Wellington celebrated Heritage Week by recognizing local citizens and honouring the efforts of property owners and professionals who have invested in protecting and enhancing heritage in our community for future generations.