FERGUS – Students at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School collected almost 400 hygiene products to donate to Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) this spring.
Jewish and Muslim people pray together at U of G pro-Palestine encampment
GUELPH – Independent Jewish Voices Guelph held Shabbat celebrations at a University of Guelph…
Mapleton, Centre Wellington to hire climate change staffer
MAPLETON – Mapleton is set to spend almost $50,000 to share a climate change coordinator with the Township of Centre Wellington for one year.
Fergus’ second Meadows Music Festival brings July Talk to town
FERGUS – The second Meadows Music Festival was held May 31 and June 1 on the grounds of the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Hospice Wellington’s 20th Hike for Hospice raises over $70,000
GUELPH – About 450 hikers participated in the 20th Hike for Hospice in support of Hospice Wellington on June 2.
Fun and games at the Mount Forest block party June 1
MOUNT FOREST – The Kick Off to Summer Block Party was held in the Mount Forest Legion parking lot on June 1 and organized by the Mount Forest Business Improvement Area.
Memorial plaque in Fergus park honours Master Corporal Brent Lillie
FERGUS – A bronze plaque mounted on Canadian granite rests in Fergus’ Norman Craig Square in memory of Master Corporal Brent W. Lillie.
Trees key to supporting ecosystems: Puslinch native plant specialist
PUSLINCH – Flowers may get more glory, but it’s trees that do the heavy lifting to support pollinators and provide food for insects and wildlife.
Mapleton councillor appointed to fire services management committee
MAPLETON – Council here has appointed councillor Michael Martin to the joint fire services management committee for Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.
Mapleton Farmers’ Market set for first Mondays of June, July, August, September
DRAYTON – The Rotary Club of Drayton is partnering with the Mapleton Farmers Market this year.
Province approves $17 million in funding for new Drayton school, child care centre
DRAYTON – The province has approved $17.3 million in funding for a new elementary school and child care centre here. Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced funding for the Catholic school, which will have a capacity of 222 students and 64 childcare spaces, on May 31.
High school students host mental health symposium
GUELPH – High school students from across the Wellington Catholic District School board attended a student-led mental health symposium on May 30.
Erin Pride event set for June 22 at McMillan Park
ERIN – Erin Pride 2024 is a family-focused event set for June 22 at McMillan Park from 11am to 8pm. “We can actually all stand up in that park and look around and see we are not alone," said organizer Laura Bannayan.
Fergus to host international weightlifting competition this summer
FERGUS – Chris Frappier is inviting people to step outside their comfort zones and realize their own strength at the True North True Strength 2024 Open.
Mapleton to spend $25 million on water, wastewater upgrades over nine years
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a letter of intent to work with Graham Capital on completing $25 million worth of upgrades to the township’s water and wastewater systems between now and 2033.