GUELPH – Our Lady of Lourdes High School students had the opportunity to hear stories from Second World War and peacekeeper veterans on Nov. 6.
Minto proposes 4.1% tax increase in draft budget
MINTO – The town’s 2026 draft operating budget totals just under $7.3 million and will require a 5.6 percent tax levy increase. Factoring in assessment growth, the net levy increase is about 4.1%.
RCMP officer awarded coronation medal; stresses importance of ‘destigmatizing’ mental health issues
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus resident Scott Stuart has worn many hats.
Dozens of children attend museum for trick-or-treating fun
ABOYNE – On Oct. 31, the Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its Hallow’Tots event. Children, parents and guardians enjoyed a morning of crafts, sensory play and trick-or-treating at the museum.
Elora library hosts ceramic poppies workshop
ELORA – The Elora Public Library hosted a two-session ceramic poppy workshop where guests could create poppies on Oct. 4 and paint them on Oct. 25.
Veteran Dave Goetz shares experience as UN Peacekeeper in Croatia
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Croatian War of Independence was a four-year conflict that may slip the mind of the average person.
Fergus Legion invites veterans to join Buddy Check program
FERGUS – Three Fergus Legion members have taken up the task of supporting veterans by hosting a social gathering called the Buddy Check program.
Fire services launch online platform to collect residents’ critical information
MINTO – The fire services of Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North have officially launched a new program with the purpose of providing a safer community.
Mapleton, Minto, Wellington North fire departments to receive $75,000 grant
MINTO – The Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North fire departments will receive a total of $75,000 through the provincially-funded Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel program (MHS4PSP).
Annual Here4Hope event returns to continue suicide conversation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Every fall for the last six years, an event designed to engage community members in promoting life and opening conversations about suicide occurs in Centre Wellington.
Palmerston resident Ryan Leis stars in short documentary
PALMERSTON – Cinematographer and filmmaker Maksym Putintsev joined forces with Palmerston native and blacksmith Ryan Leis to create a 12-minute short documentary titled Scrap Works.
Tips to ensure safe winter driving
HARRISTON – With colder weather approaching, the time to prepare your vehicle for a safe winter is now.
Minto supports severance to subdivide four-plex
PALMERSTON – Minto council received a consent application to subdivide a four-plex dwelling so each unit can be sold separately.
Over 165,000 trees distributed by Green Legacy program in 2024-25
GUELPH – Wellington County’s tree distribution numbers were up by about 3 per cent in 2024-25.
Proposed pedestrian bridge to enhance safety, trail experience
WELLESLEY – A proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge, southeast of Mapleton, is set to become part of the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail.