WELLINGTON COUNTY – Six local weightlifting athletes have qualified for the 2024 Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Feb. 16 to 26.
Going organic: Guelph Organic Conference to return
GUELPH – The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is returning again with its Guelph Organic Conference at the University of Guelph (U of G) from Jan. 24 to 27.
Fergus featured in RBC 2024 calendar
FERGUS – With the new year comes the search for a suitable calendar.
CMHA WW to open new child and youth service building in Guelph
GUELPH – Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner met virtually with the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) and The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs on Dec. 20.
Hospice Wellington to continue art therapy programs in new year
GUELPH – As part of its grief support efforts, Hospice Wellington will be continuing its gentle art therapy invitations in the new year.
Note card campaign raises money for Elora House
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rita Anand moved from Chicago to Fergus 13 years ago.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates blankets to children battling cancer
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club has joined other district clubs to donate 153 blankets this holiday season to children battling cancer.
WHSS business leadership class raises $15,000 for students in need
MOUNT FOREST – For the last 22 years, Wellington Heights Secondary School's (WHSS) Grade 12 business leadership class has held its "Warm Winter Wishes" charity initiative.
Seniors centre, VON organize 2023 Christmas stocking program
MAPLETON – The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence (SCE) and Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) have teamed up for their fifth year of providing Christmas stockings to north Wellington seniors.
Linamar to match all donations to The Grove until end of year
GUELPH – Until Dec. 31, Linamar Corporation will match donations to The Grove Hubs for its end-of-year holiday campaign.
Local seniors team up to produce educational children’s books
CENTRE WELLINGTON – About two years ago, three friends at a seniors centre got together to write, illustrate and publish educational books for children.
Canada Food Price Report predicts increase of up to 4.5% next year
GUELPH – Canada’s Food Price Report predicts food prices will increase by 2.5 to 4.5% in 2024. The average family of four can expect to spend $700 more on food next year.
‘Light Up Louise Marshall Hospital’ fundraiser to bring holiday cheer
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation is getting ready for the holiday season with its Light Up LMH fundraiser.
Guelph, Wellington organizations receive federal funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, announced federal funding for 38 local organizations on Friday.
Elora, Fergus recognized as top Culture Days participants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus were recently recognized for being one of the top participating communities in this year’s Culture Days festival.