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Friday, July 4, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 26

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色控传媒County 4-H square dance members win at College Royal

Submitted March 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH 鈥 Three sets from the 色控传媒County 4-H square dancing club participated in the open square dance competition at the University of Guelph鈥檚 College Royal on March 15.

The Umbilical Brothers to perform in Guelph

Submitted March 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH 鈥 Australian comedic pair, the Umbilical Brothers are set to perform their newest show, The Distraction, at the River Run Centre April 8 at 8pm.

New summer camps for performing arts

Submitted March 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

KITCHENER 鈥 Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.聽

Headwaters Arts presents Nature鈥檚 Inspiration gallery

Submitted March 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

ALTON 鈥撀 The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said, 鈥淎rt takes nature as its model.鈥

Riverfest Elora announces 2025 lineup

Advertiser Staff March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

ELORA 鈥 City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Silversun Pickups will headline Riverfest Elora this summer. Officials announced the lineup for the 15th festival on March 19.

色控传媒County home to three 鈥楾op 100鈥 festivals in Ontario

Georgia York March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥 色控传媒County is home to three of the top 100 festivals and events recognized in Ontario.聽

The Elora Festival announces lineup for 46th annual festival

Submitted March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

ELORA 鈥 The renowned Elora Festival returns this summer, featuring acclaimed international artists, talented soloists, and special venues.聽

Children鈥檚 drama club staging two productions at Fergus Grand Theatre

Submitted March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

FERGUS 鈥 The Centre 色控传媒Children鈥檚 Drama Club has been preparing all year and is ready to present two shows at the Fergus Grand Theatre.

Andy White launches latest CD

Submitted March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH 鈥 Fresh off his Italian tour, singer-songwriter, poet and author Andy White makes his return to Guelph to launch Good Luck I Hope You Make It on March 31 at Artbar, Guelph.聽

Celebrate World Theatre Day at Fergus Grand Theatre

Submitted March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

CENTRE WELLINGTON 鈥 The Fergus Grand Theatre invites one and all to a free event to celebrate World Theatre Day on March 27 at 7pm.聽

Playful Fox Productions brought The Wizard of Oz to the Fergus Grand Theatre

Submitted March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

FERGUS 鈥 Playful Fox Productions brought its rendition of The Wizard of Oz to the Fergus Grand Theatre March 7 to 9.

Ammoye to perform at River Run Centre

Submitted March 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

GUELPH聽 鈥 Seven-time JUNO nominee Ammoye will be performing at the Guelph River Run Theatre March 28 at 8pm.

High school students record vocals at Metalworks Studio

Robin George March 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

MISSISSAUGA 鈥 On May 5, Music Monday, high school students from the Upper Grand District School Board are set to perform live at Metalworks,聽a world renowned recording studio.聽

Michael Madden will take listeners behind the Silver Screen

Submitted March 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News

FERGUS 鈥 The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) proudly presents the next installment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring motion picture set designer and EFAC member Michael Madden

Norwell District Secondary School places fourth at National Theatre School Drama Festival

Advertiser Staff March 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Community News, News

PALMERSTON 鈥 On Feb. 26, Norwell District Secondary School鈥檚 Drama Club travelled to John F. Ross in Guelph to compete in the National Theatre School Drama Festival for the first time in many years.

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Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock

HANOVER 鈥 Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck.聽

Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success

HANOVER 鈥 Hanover Community Players are offering 鈥淎 big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.鈥

See all Bruce County area articles.

Barber Parlour owner wins gold at Toronto Barber Expo

FERGUS 鈥 Winning third place at the Toronto Barber Expo last year didn鈥檛 quite cut it for Mahfoz Adeeb, owner of the Barber Parlour in downtown Fergus. So he hunkered down, increased the challenge, and came home with the first-place trophy after this year鈥檚 contest on June 22

Drivers evading speed cameras a concern for Fergus, Drayton residents

GUELPH 鈥 Drivers passing through Fergus are placing pressure on residential streets in an attempt to avoid county speed cameras.聽

See all Centre 色控传媒area articles.

Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down

FERGUS 鈥 Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH 鈥 Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions.聽

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Erin man charged in fatal late-night crash of off-road vehicle

ERIN 鈥 Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 and 8th Line in Erin on June 28 at about 12:15am, where a utility task vehicle carrying four people had overturned.

Orton celebrates Canada Day

ORTON聽 鈥 The Orton Community Association is hosting its annual Canada Day chicken dinner and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park July 1 from 5 to 10pm.

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Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY 鈥 The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

Santa to join Grand Valley parade

GRAND VALLEY 鈥 Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade.聽

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Start-up program sees record-breaking applications

NEUSTADT 鈥 This is the sixth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program with Saugeen Connects, and the program has provided over 318 student entrepreneurs with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT 鈥 Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).聽

See all Grey County area articles.

Support after Suicide program terminated due to loss of funding

GUELPH 鈥 The Support after Suicide program has been terminated after losing provincial funding, but local officials say they are determined to keep the conversation going and to seek funding elsewhere.

Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down

FERGUS 鈥 Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.

See all Guelph area articles.

Teen left with ‘life-altering’ injuries after two-vehicle crash

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 Five people were seriously injured when two vehicles collided head-on just outside Ariss on July 1 at about 11pm.

Guelph Gremlins flying club looking for new place to soar

GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥撀燭he Guelph Gremlins Model Flying Club is looking for a new home and if they don鈥檛 find one before next season, they鈥檒l be grounded.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS 鈥 The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority.聽

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE 鈥 The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER 鈥 Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

Bridge replacement to cost $1.4 million, cause four-week closure

GUELPH 鈥 A proposed four-week road closure due to a bridge replacement on 色控传媒Road 12 in Mapleton is slated to begin sometime in July.聽

Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run

MAPLETON 鈥 It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township鈥檚 countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club鈥檚 (UCTCC) annual tractor run.

See all Mapleton area articles.

‘Transformative moment’: MRI machine arrives at Palmerston hospital

PALMERSTON 鈥 After several years of lobbying, hard work and a fundraising campaign that raised over $8 million, the new MRI machine has finally arrived at Palmerston and District Hospital.

Minto approves asset plan calling for annual 3% tax levy increases over 20 years

MINTO 鈥 Council here has formally adopted its 2025 asset management plan, which calls for annual capital tax levy increases of 3% over 20 years to ensure town infrastructure remains in good condition.

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School board explores bringing IB diploma program to Wellington, Dufferin

GUELPH 鈥撀 Some parents and students would like the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program to be offered in Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in 色控传媒and Dufferin counties.聽

Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field

ORANGEVILLE 鈥 Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North 色控传媒Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.

See all Orangeville area articles.

George and Lynda White pledge $100,000 to MRI+ Campaign

PALMERSTON 鈥 Last summer George and Lynda White pledged $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation鈥檚 MRI+ Campaign.

UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review

GUELPH 鈥 Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions.聽

See all Palmerston area articles.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥 A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year.聽

Federal election Q&A: Perth-色控传媒candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON 鈥 As part of the 色控传媒鈥檚 coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

See all Perth County area articles.

Council gives green light to Morriston development proposal

MORRISTON 鈥 Despite objections from local residents, Puslinch council approved a housing development proposal in Morriston on June 18.

Boreham Park will get safety upgrades 鈥 but not culverts

ABERFOYLE 鈥 Safety features will be added to Boreham Park in Arkell, but it will be fencing and not underground culverts, much to the chagrin of the residents group Concerned Citizens of Puslinch.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO聽 鈥 The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition 鈥楩inish It鈥 collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO 鈥撀 Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).聽

See all Toronto area articles.

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes

WATERLOO 鈥 The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced youth auditions for upcoming productions.聽

Taylor Swift tribute show coming to Kitchener July 5

KITCHENER聽 鈥 A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music has announced its debut visit to Canada this year with 12 lucky venues, including Centre In The Square, hosting the show this Summer July 5 at 7:30pm.聽

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

‘Transformative moment’: MRI machine arrives at Palmerston hospital

PALMERSTON 鈥 After several years of lobbying, hard work and a fundraising campaign that raised over $8 million, the new MRI machine has finally arrived at Palmerston and District Hospital.

Drivers evading speed cameras a concern for Fergus, Drayton residents

GUELPH 鈥 Drivers passing through Fergus are placing pressure on residential streets in an attempt to avoid county speed cameras.聽

See all 色控传媒County area articles.

Conn man charged in early morning crash on Highway 6 in Arthur

ARTHUR 鈥 One driver was arrested and another taken to hospital after an early morning two-vehicle crash on the main street of Arthur on Thursday.

Driver seriously injured in crash south of Mount Forest

WELLINGTON NORTH 鈥 色控传媒County OPP officials say emergency crews responded at about 8:15 am on July 2 to a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sideroad 2.

See all 色控传媒North area articles.

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Next Tuesday, Canadians will embark on a day off for Canada Day.

Heading into summer

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It goes without saying that Mother Nature has been cranky this spring, but it only goes to prove that my instincts as a newbie gardener were deeply rooted in faith.聽

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