Elora Fergus Podcast

Snow-mageddon and the March Break Survival Guide


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With a record-breaking amount of snow in Ontario, Centre Wellington is officially a winter wonderland—whether we like it or not ! This week, Ryan Joyce and Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy talk about keeping sane during the deep freeze and look ahead to an action-packed March .

In this episode:

  • The Big Snow: Barb explains why she's a "snow chaser" and how this is the most snow Fergus has seen in 15 years .

  • Winter Binge-Watching: How we're staying warm indoors, from Barb's movie picks (Steele, The Trap, and The Rip) to Ryan's deep dive into The Gilded Age and Game of Thrones .

  • The Groundhog Verdict: We break down the conflicting predictions from Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil—and why Ryan is feeling a bit pessimistic about an early spring .

  • Community Leadership: Meet the new board presidents for the Fergus Scottish Festival (Christine Denbeck) and the Fergus Agricultural Society (Denise Cancadan) .

  • March Break for the Kids: * Fergus Grand Theatre: A specialized theater program for ages 10+ .

  • Elora Centre for the Arts: The "Wild Canada" March Break Camp (hurry, only 14 tickets left!) .

  • Wellington County Museum: The "Nature Detectives" daily drop-in programs .

  • Big Night Out: Grab your tickets for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Retro Prom on March 28th at the Arris Valley Golf and Country Club .

Volunteer Alert: Our local festivals are looking for help! If you want to meet new people and give back, now is the time to get involved .

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Elora Fergus PodcastBy Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy and Ryan Joyce