WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches and schools in Wellington County and Guelph are hosting events on Jan. 27 for Family Literacy Day.
Senior artist in Fergus is taking the birdhouse world by storm
FERGUS – Eighty-one-year-old Fergus artist Graeme Chalmers is taking the art world by storm with his eccentric birdhouse creations made from reclaimed materials.
Prime minister’s pending resignation a divisive topic for MPs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local members of parliament have offered mixed reactions to Justin Trudeau’s pending resignation, ranging from appreciation for the prime minister’s “hard work” and “hope,” to outright condemnation for causing “chaos” and “crisis.”
New Year’s resolutions: a double-edged sword and a lesson on kindness
The arrival of a new year brings with it a sense of renewed possibilities.
Wellington County’s first baby of 2025 born to Fergus couple at Groves hospital
FERGUS – Maeve Barry Roberts, weighing in at seven pounds, 12 ounces, is the first baby born in 2025 in Wellington County.
Local United Way campaign calls for community support
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting from zero and working their way up, United Way looks to raise millions of dollars each year to support community partners.
Charities feeling effect of postal strike urge donors to make in-person donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Local charities are feeling the effects of the recently paused Canada Post strike and are scrambling to adjust.
Local events to fight off the winter blues for those 55 plus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of joy, connection and togetherness, where families gather, traditions are upheld, and memories are made. For many, it’s a season filled with laughter and warmth.
Alma Santa Claus parade returns
ALMA – The Alma Optimist Club will once again be hosting the Alma Santa Claus parade Dec. 22 from 2 to 3pm. This family-friendly event will feature festive floats, local performers, and, of course, Santa himself. This will mark Santa’s final parade of the season before he retires to the North Pole
MPP Rae announces funding for three local manufacturing projects
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Mathew Rae has announced $1,262,500 in provincial funding to support three Centre Wellington manufacturing projects and their cumulative investment of over $10.5 million for the area.
Skyline to match donations to Elora Centre for the Arts
CENTRE WELLINGTON – In an effort to increase holiday donations this year, Skyline Group of Companies has pledged to match donations to the Elora Centre for the Arts, up to $10,000. “Skyline has supported some of our programs in the past,” said executive director of the Elora Centre for the Arts, Lia
Federal government calls ‘timeout’ on postal strike
OTTAWA – The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ordered postal employees to return to work after federal Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon asked the board to intervene.
Hospice Wellington seeks donations to annual Tree of Remembrance fundraiser
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospice Wellington kicked off its 2024 Tree of Remembrance fundraiser at the Stone Road mall in Guelph on Dec. 2.
Local dancers to perform at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Five local dancers from the Fergus Elora Academy of Dance will be traveling to Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Florida on Dec. 12 to perform as part of the Dance the World event.
Co-operators, The Grove offer ‘Open the Door’ holiday campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the month of December, Co-operators will be matching donations to The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs as part of the “Open the Door” campaign.