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.

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 >

Proposed rural hospice close to initial $2.5M fundraising goal

Raising this initial funding demonstrates feasibility to the Ministry of Health who could match what has been raised so far

Mar 26, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre comforts with community closet

The Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre seeks to provide every woman with medically accurate information about her options

Mar 11, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Community fridge coming to Erin

Erin Seed to Plate members wanted to provide an additional option to address food security locally

Jan 25, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >

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