ELORA – Bridge rehabilitation on the Elora Gorge Bridge on Wellington Road 7 in the Township of Centre Wellington was set to begin on Oct. 16.
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Peter Pan: The Panto to hit stage in St. Jacob’s Nov. 29
ST. JACOBS – Drayton Entertainment’s family panto tradition returns for the holidays with an unforgettable take on the popular story of Peter Pan.
Broadsway comes to Guelph music centre
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre presents Broadsway: An Evening in Support of the Guelph Youth Music Centre, a concert fundraiser set for Nov. 25 at 7:30pm.
Upcoming events at Mimosa United Church
BELWOOD – A busy fall season is booked for the little stone church on the hill.
Waddies now available online at Walmart
FERGUS – The makers of Waddies, based in Centre Wellington, are thrilled to announce their Canadian-made toss game is available online at Walmart Canada.
WCDSB breaks ground on Bishop Macdonell track and turf field
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has broken ground on a new track and turf field installation at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School (BMCHS), alongside the site of the City of Guelph’s highly-anticipated South End Community Centre.
Pharmasave Trailside Pharmacy celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony
CENTRE WELLINGTON – While it has been operating since 2021, Pharmasave Trailside Pharmacy and Compounding finally celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 19.
Winter car maintenance tips from a seasoned professional
WELLINGTON COUNTY - As the chill of winter approaches, residents of Southern Ontario are gearing up for the inevitable snow and ice that can make driving treacherous.
Boreham Park open in Arkell
ARKELL – Four years ago George Pulleyblank, 11, approached Puslinch Mayor James Seeley and said, “Mr. Mayor, I want a new park.”
Lenselink, Hoelscher revive Palmerston Skating Club
PALMERSTON – Nicole Lenselink and her sister Tiffany Hoelscher have revived the Palmerston Skating Club in time for this year’s skating season.
Rockwood Brewing to host inaugural Festival of Spirits
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Rockwood Brewing is hosting its inaugural Rockwood Festival of Spirits on Oct. 28.
Council grants haulage extension to Dufferin Aggregates – with conditions
PUSLINCH – Council here has approved a request by Dufferin Aggregates to extend its hours and months of operation – but with some conditions.
Richard Frank portrait unveiled at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – A portrait of Richard Frank, who was recently inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame, was unveiled at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Oct. 22.
Mason to play for Team Canada at World Ringette Championships
BELWOOD – Local athlete Emma Mason will be playing for Team Canada’s ringette team in the World Championships next week. The 17-year-old has been playing ringette for nearly 14 years, many of those spent with the Elora Fergus Ringette Association.
One person dead after serious crash in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, at the intersection of Wellington Roads 11 and 7 northeast of Drayton, on Oct. 23 at about 12pm.