WELLINGTON COUNTY – Inflation and the rising cost of living are causing increased financial stress for many and raising concerns about how young people will deal with these matters now and into the future.
Free course teaches people how to live better with less money
GUELPH – “Living Better on Less” helps participants learn how to get by with less money – a skill necessary for growing numbers of people as the cost of living continues to rise.
High school students raise $121,000 at Imagine Charity Gala
GUELPH – Grade 12 students in the Beyond Borders business leadership program raised a whopping $121,000 at their Imagine Charity Gala on Saturday night.
County trustees named to UGDSB committees
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees unanimously approved a list of committee appointments on Jan. 17.
Guelph/Eramosa council passes budget with 4.9% tax increase
BRUCEDALE – The 2023 budget for Guelph/Eramosa Township passed on Monday, with tax increase of 4.85 per cent.
Equine herpes virus confirmed in Waterloo Region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has confirmed one case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in the Waterloo Region.
Guelph/Eramosa council briefs from Jan. 16
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council met briefly here on Monday afternoon.
County museum exhibit to highlight Black heritage, culture, accomplishments
ABOYNE – A new exhibit curated by the Guelph Black Heritage Society is coming to the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Victoria Park Seniors Centre offers array of programming, events
FERGUS – Local seniors can enjoy a range of activities like fitness classes, games, groups, billiards, bingo, or even a book club at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre here.
Curling, camaraderie, music on display during Strathcona Cup Tour stops
ELORA – For the first time in the Strathcona Cup’s 120-year history, Elora had the honour of hosting a game on Jan. 13. “It’s a very special day in Elora Curling Club history,” said Darlene Furlong, a curler who has volunteered with the club for about 20 years.
Radio host lands gig at country music association
ERIN – Alexa Leal, host of “Alexa’s Country Party” on Erin Radio 91.7 FM, has accepted a position writing features for the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO).
High school students aim to raise $150,000 at Guelph gala
GUELPH – Grade 12 students from the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards are working hard to organize a big fundraising gala. The student-led Imagine Charity Gala is on Jan. 21 at the River Run Centre in Guelph, from 6 to 10pm.
Wellington County resident appointed to Order of Canada
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Dr. Andreas Laupacis said being appointed to the Order of Canada is an honour that is “very humbling in a big way" but there are many others he “worked with who also deserve it.”
County’s first baby of 2023 born at Groves hospital
FERGUS – Wellington County’s first baby of 2023, Euphemia Emma Ruttan-Rude, was born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital at 3:43am on Jan. 1.
Recently retired Elora preschool teacher ‘more popular than Santa Claus’
ELORA – “She made a huge impact ... she was a bit of an icon in the community.” That’s how former coworker Kim Iverson describes Debbie Mooney-Bianchi, who retired from the Elora Co-operative Preschool this year after teaching there since 1974.