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.

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 >

Connecting community with 8th annual Anderson’s Christmas Dinner

Eighth annual Anderson's Community Christmas Dinner will be held at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre on Christmas Day

Dec 22, 2023 10:06 AM Read more >

Youth club aims to inspire the next generation of rotarians

Youth led service group invites students in grades 9-12 to engage and learn about the needs of the community

Dec 10, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

No Time For Cancer: Fergus woman shares her journey to help others

'No Time for Cancer' shares Katie Giddy’s personal journey with breast cancer, full of humour, stories and practical advice for patients and friends

Oct 30, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

'Aging is not for wimps': Seniors' centre helps older residents thrive

Wellington County's Seniors’ Centre of Excellence helps to empower adults to live their best life by supporting and promoting an active, connected and engaged lifestyle with a variety of services and programs

Sep 24, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

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