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Warm Weather v.s Young Drivers

A recent report by Student Life Network claims that summer is the most frustrating season for drivers, between hot weather and construction delays. They surveyed 604 young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24, and found that 58% of...

Elora Riverfest

Riverfest Elora returns this weekend to Elora's Bissell Park! In just seven years, Riverfest Elora has grown to become one of the best summer music festivals in the area. This year's festival features performances by Sam Roberts Band, Metric, Bruce...

Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship

The Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship is back! From August 5th through 9th, come and celebrate Canada's best fiddle players at the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex. This year's festival features performances by Kelli Trottier, Linsey and Tyler Beckett and...

AirBnB? Don’t Forget Insurance

If you're considering putting your home, apartment or cottage on AirBnB or a similar property sharing service, don't forget about insurance. A recent study concluded that 25% of people who use services like AirBnB don't think about getting extra insurance...

Celebrate Fergus’ Scottish roots at the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games!

Come on out to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and celebrate Fergus' Scottish roots! This year marks the festival's 69th year since beginning in 1946. Activities include readings, live music, caber (tree) tossing, kids' activities, workshops and, of...

Free Community Swim in Guelph

Do you have a family member that is never happier than when they're swimming in a pool? Then you won't want to miss out on the free community swims at public pools across Guelph! This summer, Tim Hortons and the...

Music at the Museum

One of the great things about summer is the seemingly endless availability of free outdoor music. For music fans in Elora and Fergus, you won't want to miss the Music at the Museum summer concert series. From 7pm-8pm on August...

Fergus Truck Show 2015

The Fergus Truck show is back this weekend! This is one of our team's favourite shows of the summer. For those that haven't been before, the Fergus Truck show is the leading family entertainment and trucking event in North America....

Hillside Festival 2015

The 32nd Hillside Festival is taking place this weekend at Guelph Lake! For music and art lovers, this is a weekend you won't want to miss. In addition to the amazing lineup of musical artists, attendees can watch drum, dance,...

Pickin the Park 2015

Hey Shelburne, do you love music and jamming with like-minded people? Come on out to Pickin in the Park 2015! July 23rd to 26th in Fiddle Park, Shelburne. Bring your tent and make a weekend of it with camping, and...