ROCKWOOD – Vanessa Ireson’s newest picture book, When Sun Met Moon, explores how the solar eclipse affected creatures in nature.
Partial lockdowns at Fergus schools on April 29
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School and JD Hogarth Public School were placed under a "hold and secure" protocol for part of the day on Monday.
Province ‘cracking down’ on phone use, vaping at school: Lecce
ONTARIO – On April 28 the province announced a new policy restricting student cell phone use, vaping and smoking.
Battle of the bands brought crowd to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s second annual Battle of the Bands brought over 100 enthusiastic students, parents and teachers to Our Lady of Lourdes on April 24.
Catholic school board welcomes over 100 visiting Mexican students
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomed over 100 students to Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School and St. Michael, St. Paul, Mary Phelan and St. Ignatious of Loyola Catholic elementary schools.
Mapleton council supports surplus farm dwelling severance applications
MAPLETON – Council here received two farm severance applications – at 6540 Sideroad 16 and 6852 Sideroad 15 – during the regular meeting of council on April 9.
Council receives Moorefield property rezoning application
MAPLETON – Council here held a public meeting on April 9 to discuss the rezoning of a vacant lot in Moorefield’s urban centre.
Snowmobilers want on Mapleton list of clubs that contribute to community
MAPLETON – The Lake Conestogo Snowmobilers Club would like Mapleton Township to recognize its contributions to the local community by offering hall rentals free of charge.
Minto council approves historical mural in Teviotdale
MINTO – The heritage and history of Teviotdale is of interest to a group of Minto citizens, who contacted Minto council about the possibility of honouring the hamlet with a marker or sign.
Experts say biosecurity measures reduce risk of strangles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Strangles is a respiratory disease that has for centuries spread fear throughout equine communities across the globe.
Climate change has impacted horses’ health in recent years: vet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the warming climate changes local weather conditions, horses in Wellington County are facing different viruses and infections than they did in the past.
Spring Fling at the Stables raises funds for Community Resource Centre
ELORA – The inaugural Spring Fling at the Stables market at the Grand River Raceway on April 20 was a fundraiser for the Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North and Centre Wellington – specifically its community outreach and support services.
Council considers permitting home businesses on lots as small as one acre
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa residents are invited to tell council what they think about proposed changes to the township’s home business bylaw.
Guelph/Eramosa receives application to sever four industrial lots from rural property
BRUCEDALE – Landowners Peter, Thomas and David Horvat are looking to sever four industrial lots from their property at 4961 7th Line.
County hosts second health, housing symposium in Guelph
GUELPH – An unprecedented housing crisis is happening in Guelph, Wellington County, and Canada at large. The number of homeless people is growing rapidly, and there aren’t enough resources to go around.