Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Grand River Agricultural Society as part of our Community Leaders Program.

'Why not'? Mount Forest man to donate kidney to a friend

Scott Neal is going under the knife to donate a kidney to a family friend this week

Jan 23, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

Eighth Annual Sock Drive warms feet and hearts

Agilec Integrated Employment Services in Fergus partnered with The Grand at 101, and Shift Family Health Centre collecting 1,013 pairs of socks for the Centre Wellington Food Bank

Jan 15, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Local holiday food drive has a fresh food twist

The Fresh Forward Foodraiser will use donations and a portion of sales towards giving away fresh produce

Dec 4, 2024 11:47 AM Read more >

Community resource centre grants 'winter wear' wishes

154 children and youths received new winter coats, snow pants and boots through the Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington

Nov 24, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

'Ask For Angela:' New partnership provides crisis support for victims of gender-based violence

Victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking can approach trained staff at Your Independent Grocers, Zehrs, No Frills and Shoppers Drug Mart and request to speak to 'Angela' as a code phrase for help

Oct 16, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Food, Flowers and Forests: A map to gardens and tree plantings in Fergus and Elora

Fergus Elora Community of Growers mapped 19 of the area's food, flower and tree sites as a tour guide for the upcoming Culture Days which runs from Sept. 20 to October 13.

Sep 5, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Father of FEDS Special Needs Soccer recognized for his efforts

'I thought I was just going for a beer,' says Pat Espina of the award for creating the FEDS program in 2009

Aug 1, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Fergus man sets sail to help others with the Canadian Coast Guard

Joshua Klages-Parisotto, 22, is off to serve the community as part of the Canadian Coast Guard

Jul 3, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Read all about it at Wellington Terrace

Residents in the Oak Glen Neighbourhood have teamed up to create their very own resident-run newspaper, the Oak Glen Gazette

Jun 1, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Forest bathing aims to bring healing through grief

Emerald Echoes Forest Bathing offers a space where people can take in the healing atmosphere of the forest and reconnect with the natural world

May 2, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

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