WELLINGTON COUNTY – The University of Guelph’s Student Volunteer Connections group is working on its annual Holiday Giving Guide, a digital publication that connects people with organizations in need of support.
Tractor Tug raises money for St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation
GUELPH – The 19th annual Tractor Tug at the University of Guelph on Nov. 4 raised funds for St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation and its Building Better Healthcare campaign.
Local students to compete in National Youth Remembrance Contests
NORTH WELLINGTON – Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Legion National Foundation work with schools and home-school families across Canada for a National Youth Remembrance Contest.
Salem kindergartners learn to bake at Geddes Street Market
ELORA – Salem Public School students in Tessa Heffernan’s kindergarten class got a behind-the-scenes look at preparing treats at the Geddes Street Market on Oct. 29.
Remembering Wellington men killed during Second World War
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Many Wellington County residents died while fighting for the Canadian military during the Second World War.
North Wellington men made the ultimate sacrifice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Many Wellington County residents died while fighting for the Canadian military during the Second World War.
UGDSB to pay $77,000 to school board association for annual membership
GUELPH – It will cost the Upper Grand District School Board $76,936 plus tax to be a member of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) for the 2025-26 school year.
UGDSB approves updated policy on using school board resources for elections
GUELPH – An updated policy prohibiting the use of school board resources for election campaigns was approved by the Upper Grand District School Board on Sept. 23.
Salem students exploring local food connections
SALEM – Kindergarten students at Salem Public School will be taking trips in Elora to learn about food and connect with their local community.
Mapleton tables $22.1-million budget, 3.1% tax rate increase
MAPLETON – Property owners here may see township taxes go up by about $60 next year. The proposed 2026 consolidated Mapleton budget totals $22.1 million, with a tax rate increase of 3.1 per cent.
Mapleside Industries’ expansion proposal topic of public meeting
MAPLETON – A business just north of Wallenstein is hoping to expand its operations.
Sensational Elora brings Pumpkin Day to museum
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora held Pumpkin Day on Oct. 11.
Mapleton mayor withdraws motion to end township childcare program
MAPLETON – Drayton parents can breathe a little easier knowing they'll continue to have a local childcare option next year.
Erin Fall Fair highlights rural life, country pastimes
ERIN – Volunteers banded together to put on an agricultural fair in Erin for the 175th time this Thanksgiving weekend.
Garbage cleanup to take place in Erin Oct. 18
ERIN – The community here is set to come together this Saturday to help clean up garbage throughout town before snow falls.