GUELPH – Automated speed enforcement officially ended on Nov. 12 and the county has received $210,000 from the province for alternative road safety measures.
Minto’s draft capital budget totals close to $17 million
MINTO – The town’s 2026 draft capital budget totals just under $16.9 million and is split into three priority groups.
Demand for Adopt-A-Family program up 5% again this season
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington County’s Adopt-A-Family program is yet again seeing a five per cent increase in families and individuals reaching out for support over the holidays.
Local politicians, residents concerned about Elora intersection
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Due to an increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic, safety improvements may be coming to a busy Elora intersection.
Clifford Connects to host Winter Magic Market
CLIFFORD – Community group Clifford Connects is set to host its Winter Magic Market at the Clifford Community Centre on Nov. 29.
Reliable teams up with Adopt-A-Family
FERGUS – After 26 years of hosting its Christmas toy drive, Reliable Ford is switching it up this season.
Annual Santa Claus parade returns to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Community members may hear jingle bells on Dec. 6 as a certain jolly man is coming to town for the Palmerston Santa Claus Parade.
Wellington Terrace provides space for living classroom
ABOYNE – In partnership with Conestoga College, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and Schlegel Villages, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has opened its second living classroom.
Wellington, Guelph police services launch Festive RIDE campaign
ROCKWOOD – The season of holiday parties and clinking glasses is fast approaching — and so are Festive RIDE programs.
Reopening of Elora waste facility delayed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The reopening of the Elora waste facility has been delayed to mid-January due to project design alterations.
Local fire services to receive $25,000 each from province
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Nov. 14, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced local emergency services in the county will be receiving $125,000 in funding to help provide specialized supports for first responders.
Gift card wreath worth $1,000 helps raise fund for Palmerston Grove Hub
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club is raising funds for The Grove Youth Wellness Hub in Palmerston with a new fundraiser.
Rockwood veteran donates handmade chess set to Guelph high school
GUELPH – Rockwood veteran Jacques De Winter served as a United Nations Peacekeeper in 1965 stationed in Cyprus.
Santa Claus is coming to Harriston
HARRISTON – Minto’s first Santa Claus parade of the year is fast approaching and will be held in Harriston.
Clifford’s Santa Claus parade returns
CLIFFORD – Santa Claus will make his annual trek to the community of Clifford on Nov. 29.