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.
Learn to ‘be green’ together on Family Literacy Day
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.