GUELPH – Fergus resident and John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher Erin Doupe was awarded the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching in recognition of "The Story of a Soldier" project.
People gather in Guelph for vigils honouring Transgender Day of Remembrance
GUELPH – Every year on Nov. 20 people come together for Transgender Day of Remembrance; honouring trans people who were murdered within the last year.
St. Joseph students honour Remembrance Day with school ceremony
FERGUS – Students across the Wellington Catholic and Upper Grand District school boards pinned bright poppies over their hearts and listened to lessons of war on Nov. 10.
Guelph/Eramosa township updates relationship with GRCA
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa has approved changes to how conservation and watershed management is handled in the township.
Catholic school board recognizes VIP students who go ‘above and beyond’
GUELPH – Indigo Moran, Ashley Taylor and Kellyanne Mangali have made notable impressions on their teachers, classmates and principals.
Sytske Drijber will be missed in Rockwood this Remembrance Day: mayor
ROCKWOOD – Remembrance Day will be different this year, with many here feeling the absence of a veteran who was central to the day and local ceremony for many years.
How students will commemorate Remembrance Day this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every year on Nov. 11, people across the British Commonwealth take time to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought in the armed forces.
Ivanka Fear launches second novel: Where is my Husband?
MOOREFIELD – Ivanka Fear was waiting in a parking lot for her husband to finish work when her imagination started spinning.
Council discusses time capsule, farmer’s parade, heritage reserve fund
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council met on Nov. 6
Catholic school board requests expansion in Drayton, Fergus, Rockwood
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is hoping to grow to include almost 800 additional pupils within Wellington County.
Puslinch council discusses organization’s handling of Shared Tower application
ABERFOYLE – Construction of the pad for a telecommunications tower began here late last year, seemingly without prior consultation with the public or the Township of Puslinch.
School board releases four policy drafts for public consultation
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) released four updated policy drafts for public consultation during the board meeting on Oct. 24.
Applications for Orangeville school board trustee now open
GUELPH – Canadian citizens interested in the role of Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustee have until Nov. 19 to submit an application.
County students design experiments destined for space
MAPLETON – A rocket will launch experiments to astronauts on the International Space Station next June, and one of those experiments will be designed by students from the Upper Grand District School Board.
School board approves updated smoking, vaping policy
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved updates to its smoking and vaping policy. The policy was last revised five years ago.