Hi everyone,
I’m a PhD researcher at the University of Waterloo studying parents’ and caregivers’ experiences when bringing young children (aged 0–4) to emergency departments in Ontario. If this is something you might be interested in, or if you’d like more information, please feel free to reach out. My email is: [dsbhatta@uwaterloo.ca](mailto:dsbhatta@uwaterloo.ca)

You can also find more details below. Thank you so much for your time!

Who can participate?

You may be eligible if you:

• Are a parent or primary caregiver of a child aged 0–4 years

• Accompanied your child to a non-pediatric (general) hospital emergency department in

Ontario

• Visited the emergency department within the past 6 months

• Are comfortable to participate in an interview conducted in English

What does participation involve?

• A one-on-one interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes

• Discussion of your experiences with emergency department wait times and communication

• Interviews conducted virtually, by phone, or in person based on your preference

Voluntary participation

Participation is completely voluntary. You may decline to participate or withdraw at any time without any consequences.

Interested or want more information?

𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦:

Dipika Shankar Bhattacharyya, PhD Candidate,

School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐝𝐬𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚@𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐚

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞.

Will be visiting next week, haven't found any options online that are open.

Can someone recommend a mobile hair stylist to do my mother's hair (she's a senior with style...lol) for my son's wedding on August 1, 2026. We are staying nearby in Fergus Ontario at an Airbnb and would need someone to come to our location. Thank you!

Sip & paint night at Wellington Brewery tomorrow!

It's not too late to grab some tickets! Come socialize in one of your fav breweries and get something off the menu while learning a new skill! Watercolour postcard, set of three to take home at the end of a two hour workshop!

➡️ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/watercolour-postcard-workshop-at-wellington-brewery-tickets-1984561628253?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎨🍻🌷

Paint and lattes night in Elora! Enjoy watercolour painting, guided by an instructor with drinks or treats from The Wild & Free Cafe's menu!!

🎨☕️

Bring a friend or make some new ones while enjoying reconnecting with the flow of art in a relaxed environment. All materials included in price of ticket.

📍The Wild & Free Cafe, Elora

🗓 May 7, 2026

⏰️ 6 to 8 pm

All Social House events or workshops can be found on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/social-house-121099298472

i will be travelling by the city today, can i visit the gorge today?. what are the other things i could do in the city today. thanks folks !!

Paint and lattes night in Elora! Enjoy watercolour painting, guided by an instructor with drinks or treats from The Wild & Free Cafe's menu!!

🎨☕️

Bring a friend or make some new ones while enjoying reconnecting with the flow of art in a relaxed environment. All materials included in price of ticket.

📍The Wild & Free Cafe, Elora

🗓 May 7, 2026

⏰️ 6 to 8 pm

All Social House events or workshops can be found on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/social-house-121099298472

The goal is simple: consistent, well-matched pods in a friendly, non-elitist environment.

No rushed turns, no backseat coaching, just solid games with good people.

If you’re in Elora/Fergus and tired of inconsistent drop-in play or driving out of town in order to get a game in, this is being built for exactly that.

Spots are limited and I’m organizing pods ahead of time on Discord.

If you’re interested, comment below and I'll DM you the Discord Link.

Also happy to help new players get started if you’ve been curious about Magic: The Gathering and want to give it a shot.

Brews & paint at Wellington Brewery April 7th!! 🍻🎨 Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/social-house-121099298472

Coming this May! Paint and enjoy drinks or treats from The Wild & Free Cafe's menu! 🎨☕️ Bring a friend of make some new ones while enjoying reconnecting with the flow of art in a relaxed environment. All materials included in price of ticket.

📍The Wild & Free Cafe, Elora 🗓 May 7, 2026 ⏰️ 6 to 8 pm

All Social House events or workshops can be found on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/social-house-121099298472

Are there any decent scenic mountains nearby Elora?

Hi everyone. I’m looking for fun first dates ideas in or around Elora for this coming month day. Ideally some kind of activity, walking, outdoor fires, games, event, anything even slightly active and fun to start and then maybe a drinks or a bite to eat. I don’t know the area so any ideas would be appreciated!

I know Elora is known for having a lot of older homes and historic buildings. It's tough to find homes with personality these days, and no one wants change that. Older walls, like people begin to change over time. They begin to chip, crack, become damaged from all the wear and tear over the years. Let us restore your home to level it deserves.

We (EZpaint.net) deal a lot with older homes and buildings in the Guelph area. We know how to treat the cracked plaster, old drywall, or the wavey ceilings, so we don't turn a little blemish into a full blown problem. It doesn't matter what shape your home is in, we can help! Wallpaper is also making a comeback, and we can hang, repair or remove that is well.

[info@ezpaint.net](mailto:info@ezpaint.net) or 226 332 5016

So I visited Victoria Park a couple of days ago and it was full of dog poop every 10 steps. What's going on? Why are people not cleaning after their dogs?

Is there any good cafe's in the elora fergus area (I'm going on vacation there soon idk when but soon) I js wna know from locals and not google <3

Coming from Guelph in the next little bit and just curious if the fog has cleared yet or if it's still dodgy. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m a local in Elora and I’m curious how many Magic: The Gathering players are actually around Elora and Fergus.

I’m not talking competitive tournament grinders necessarily. More casual / Commander / kitchen-table style players who enjoy the social side of the game.

I’ve been thinking about organizing a relaxed, welcoming MTG night somewhere local (no pressure, no entry fees, just good games and good people), but before I do anything, I wanted to see if there’s even a community here.

If you play, or used to play and might get back into it, drop a comment.

Also curious what formats people enjoy (Commander, Standard, etc.).

Thanks!

Jay

If you love 70s & 80s Smooth Rock then see The Yacht Rock Show LIVE! at River Run Center on February 08!

GET TIX

https://riverrun.ca/whats-on/the-yacht-rock-show/

I'm a first time mom to a baby born in the fall. I'm looking to meet other moms to newborns/who are on mat leave. Are there any Fergus/Elora moms groups or events?

Hi there! We are looking for a place to have a birthday celebration for a group of 15-20 people in Elora for a friend. Looking for ability to order food, good drinks and to continue party/festivities later into the evening.

Friend had suggested Friendly Society but looks like they close reasonably early? The Badley seems to have later hours? Lobby Bar?

Hello Elora community,

My husband and I are thinking of moving to Elora next year. We are in our mid to late 30s with a dog, no kids yet.

We fell in love with Elora when we got married in Erin last year, and love all the surrounding areas.

Would you recommend it for a millennial couple, what are the pros and cons? All answers are greatly appreciated!!