Rooted

These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Elora Fergus home are made possible through the support of Granite Homes as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Rockwood's Lyla keeps it colourful with re-used crayon business

Lyla's Crayon Factory in Rockwood uses crayons that have been preowned, whether it be old, broken crayons, or donations from local restaurants

Nov 6, 2024 8:42 AM Read more >

Grand Celtic Pipe Band: full of competition and camaraderie

Band includes a diverse group, from young beginners to seasoned veterans, who focus on competitive pipe band performance, improving skills and having fun

Oct 5, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Community steps up to replace Elora man's essential scooter

A fundraiser has raised over $7,000 to get an 81-year-old Elora man a new mobility scooter after his last one was destroyed after being hit by a truck

Sep 10, 2024 2:39 PM Read more >

Fergus's Friendly Fridays getting rescued food to those in need

'Don't let it go to waste and let's get together and just be together:' says Chelsey Bell, who runs the new food rescue initiative

Aug 1, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Four-legged friend a chance for Groves staff and patients to pause

The new program of visits from therapy dogs at Groves Memorial Community Hospital has proven popular with staff and patients

Jul 17, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Local teacher brings love of nature conservation into the classroom

Chris St. Peters, the founder of Adventures with Nature, offers nature-based learning across Wellington County for students of all ages

Jun 24, 2024 4:51 PM Read more >

Elora Airbnb turning into cafe supporting human trafficking survivors

'Somebody showing up and buying coffee from us, having a drink, having some food with a friend is making a difference, their purchases actually matter:' says Wild Ginger Coffee owner

Apr 22, 2024 1:06 PM Read more >

ICYMI: Retired Elora teacher brings new hope with old bikes

With a new portable bike fixit cart in tow, John Scott says the goal is to fix used bikes and offer them to anyone in the community who needs them

Apr 6, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Retired Elora teacher brings new hope with old bikes

With a new portable bike fixit cart in tow, John Scott says the goal is to fix used bikes and offer them to anyone in the community who needs them

Apr 1, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Grand Quilt Guild: bringing community together one stitch at a time

With about 129 members currently, Grand Quilt Guild encourages everyone to join, from beginners right through to very experienced quilters

Mar 17, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

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