WELLINGTON COUNTY – Salaries of Ontario’s publicly paid employees are published by the provincial government every March, in what’s officially called the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List, but more commonly known as the Sunshine List.
Robotics team ‘all about building STEM in our community’: teacher
GUELPH – Sunshine streamed through the cafeteria’s large glass windows, and people strolled leisurely outside, some wearing just shorts and a T-shirt, soaking up unseasonably warm weather on March 13.
Students to explore outer space at museum
ABOYNE – From rocket launches to rover descents, students will have the opportunity to take part in space-themed, hands-on and immersive workshops at the Wellington County Museum and Archives next month.
Catholic school board recognizes Shayle Cappellina as VIP student
GUELPH – Erin Grade 8 student Shayle Cappellina has made significant contributions to St. John Brebeuf Catholic School.
Everton artist’s work to be displayed in Times Square
EVERTON – Susan Johnson has been recognized by ArtTour International Magazine (ATIM) with a Top 60 Masters Award for her multimedia piece entitled Fear.
Guelph/Eramosa curlers qualify for Canadian championship
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Riley Sandham and Brendan Craig are heading to Fredericton, New Brunswick next week, for the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.
New basketball club launches in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Kids and teens in Wellington County have a new opportunity to shoot hoops with the opening of the Rockwood Basketball Club.
Arthur Animal Rescue in ‘urgent’ need of foster homes for cats
ARTHUR – Arthur Animal Rescue is urgently seeking new foster families for adult cats.
UGDSB appoints student trustees for next school year
GUELPH – Students at the Upper Grand District School Board have elected their student trustees for next year.
School board explores ways to recognize former director
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is exploring ways to commemorate Dr. Martha Rogers.
Skills Ontario honours International Women’s Day at Linamar
GUELPH – Hundreds of women and girls gathered at the Linamar headquarters on March 7 to celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting women’s participation in skilled trades.
UGDSB approves five updated policies
GUELPH – During the Upper Grand District School Board meeting on Feb. 27, trustees approved updates to five policies.
Organizers preparing for second annual Wellington County Multicultural Festival
ABOYNE – Planning for Wellington County’s second annual Multicultural Festival is underway, and applications are open for performers, exhibitors and food vendors.
Guelph/Eramosa councillors’ annual pay up by nearly 9%
BRUCEDALE – Last year, Mayor Chris White received $44,680 in remuneration and councillors Corey Woods, Mark Bouwmeester, Bruce Dickieson and Steven Liebig received $27,594.
Elora author offers flavourful glimpse into Atlantic Canada’s history
ELORA – Jan Feduck’s debut book, Dining Out With History, is a recipe book, travel guide, collection of short stories and historical textbook all rolled into one colourful and digestible package.