GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s annual College Royal open house and events are set for March 5 to 16.
Animated Belwood audience boos, sighs, applauds for candidates
BELWOOD – An all-candidates meeting was held Feb. 19 at the Pine Meadows community in Belwood.
Vaulting gains traction in Ontario as equestrian sport
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hold your horses, because there’s a new sport taking the equestrian world by storm.
Mount Forest senior earns black belt after just five years
MOUNT FOREST – At 64, most people might be thinking of slowing down, but not Kim McDonald of Mount Forest.
Third Age Learning offers seniors educational lectures
GUELPH – In a world that is constantly changing, there is one thing that remains timeless: it’s never too late to learn.
OPINION: A plea for dimmer days ahead
If you’ve ever found yourself driving at night, minding your own business, when suddenly BAM the headlights of an oncoming car hit you like a thousand suns, then congratulations, you’ve experienced the modern phenomenon of LED headlights.
Arts centre, Aboyne hospice partner for ‘Beyond Words’ speaker series event
ELORA – The Elora centre for the Arts and Aboyne Rural Hospice are set to present the second event in their joint Vibrant Visions speaker series, ‘Beyond Words: How the Arts Bring Meaning and Connection in Life’s Final Chapter.’
University of Guelph exhibit highlights history of Black educators
GUELPH – University of Guelph professor Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie has put together a traveling exhibit highlighting local Black educators and their contributions to the past, present and future of education in and around Guelph.
Owners of Powerline Electronics to retire after 40 years
GUELPH – Cousins Tim Huck and Brad Madigan, owners of Powerline Electronics in Guelph, have announced their plans to retire after 40 years in the business.
Building a financial safety net with emergency savings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Building a financial safety net is arguably one of the most crucial steps in securing one’s financial future.
Seniors centre celebrates Robbie Burns
FERGUS – Plaid and the sound of bagpipes filled the room at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre on Jan. 22 as nearly 60 guests gathered for the annual Robbie Burns Day lunch.
Creating, staying on track with a long-term budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For some, budgeting is a short-term exercise to manage monthly expenses or prepare for upcoming purchases.
Police, Women in Crisis educate public on sex trafficking
GUELPH – In an information session hosted at Guelph Police Service headquarters on Jan. 20, Det. Sgt. James Graham and Cindy McMann from Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis gave a lengthy presentation on sex trafficking.
Local Alzheimer society to receive nearly $100,000 in funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Jan. 17, Perth-Wellington MPP Mathew Rae announced the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington will be receiving $99,900 in funding to support dementia care and other supports and services.
County, Guelph trying to address growing homelessness crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As rates of homelessness in Ontario continue to climb, local governments across the province are grappling with the growing crisis.