GUELPH – Work by the late Anishinaabe artist Richard Bedwash, created while he was incarcerated at the Guelph Correctional Centre, is the focus of a new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Guelph.
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Erin firefighters responding to more medical calls
ERIN – If you’ve seen a volunteer firefighter’s flashing green light in Erin or Hillsburgh lately, there’s a good chance they were responding to a call for medical assistance.
Hillsburgh Station 50 Firefighters’ Association annual garage sale
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Station 50 Firefighters’ Association hosted its annual garage sale at the Hillsburgh arena last weekend.
Pearl: a Janis Joplin Experience visits the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - The audience flashed back to the 1960s at the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 6 as Christina Leroux took the stage in Pearl: a Janis Joplin Experience.
Reflections: The Benefits of Faith
As a public justice faith-based advocacy charity, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) often finds itself engaged in diverse coalitions.
Wellington North updated on tree program
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is developing a tree canopy as the township works on a local tree program.
The Melody Makers kick off Senior’s Month
FERGUS – The Melody Makers started off Seniors Month celebrations with an afternoon of entertainment on June 3.
‘DROM’ for MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Founder and presenter of DROM Val Shah, left, led Norwell District Secondary School teachers and students in a half-hour DROM exercise on June 7 as a part of Norwell’s RedFest event.
Cargill workers still on strike
GUELPH – A striking worker walks along Watson Parkway on June 11 to join fellow workers on the picket line at Cargill’s beef processing facility on Dunlop Drive in Guelph.
Fergus army cadets pass inspection at annual review ceremony
FERGUS – The second annual inspection of the 492 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, based in Fergus, was held June 2 at the Fergus sportsplex.
12th annual HEADS Up Cup
ERIN – The Hillsburgh Erin and District Soccer Club (HEADS) hosted its 12th annual “HEADS Up Cup” soccer tournament at Barbour Field recently.
21st annual review ceremony for Erin Air Cadets
ERIN – The Ross Ferguson Squadron 242 Erin Air Cadets held their 21st annual review ceremony at Centre 2000 on June 4.
Pollinator Festival on this weekend
PUSLINCH – The Bee Sweet Nature Company is hosting its fourth annual Pollinator Festival at its property in Puslinch.
Humane Society walk nets $62,000
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society raised $62,314 to support care for vulnerable animals in Guelph and Wellington County during its second annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon on July 2, with 246 walkers and 80 dogs showing up.
Live training session for Erin firefighters
ERIN – Firefighters held a live training session at the Town of Erin public works yard on June 8.