GUELPH – Student volunteers at the University of Guelph have completed and published this year’s Guelph-Wellington Holiday Giving Guide.
Grades 9, 10 cut from College Heights to establish alternative high school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is cutting grades 9 and 10 from College Heights Secondary School to make room for an Alternative Education and Learning Centre Hub.
Guelph/Eramosa council seeks public feedback on increasing building fees
BRUCEDALE – Building permit fees in Guelph/Eramosa may be increasing by 15.6 per cent next year, and the public can provide feedback until Dec. 15.
Ralf Mesenbrink acclaimed as UGDSB chair
GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink will serve as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) for another year.
UGDSB draft policies out for public feedback
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released four policies for public feedback.
School board opens new Catholic Education Centre
GUELPH – The local Catholic education community filled the spacious auditorium at the new Catholic Education Centre on Nov. 29.
Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance offers special way to honour loved ones
GUELPH – Through Hospice Wellington’s Tree of Remembrance, people can contribute to hospice, purchase a festive decoration, and honour someone they miss this holiday season.
‘Your Old Barn Study’ aims to save, preserve Ontario barns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Your Old Barn Study is a survey barn owners can complete to help document the history of barns across Ontario.
Catholic elementary students honoured for making a difference
GUELPH – Every year, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) recognizes students for significant contributions to their school communities. The three elementary school students selected this year are Marina Westerveld-Francisco, Liwam Birhane and Cora Davies.
Santa came to town with the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2.
FERGUS – The Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2 included floats from local churches, dance groups and businesses, followed by Santa Claus himself.
UGDSB working towards site plan approval for new schools in Fergus, Guelph
FERGUS – A public elementary school for about 300 pupils located at Kirvan Street and Elliot Avenue East is slated to open in September 2025.
Student volunteers at University of Guelph create Holiday Giving Guide
GUELPH – The Holiday Giving Guide offers valuable information for people looking to support local charities and non-profits this holiday season.
Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.
Picture books feature Rockwood Conservation Area, Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights
ROCKWOOD – Vanessa Ireson’s picture books give children a chance to see their hometown in a different light.
Eden Mills Writer’s Festival headquarters reopens after Rivermead renovations
EDEN MILLS – The recently renovated Rivermead building has reopened as the headquarters of the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival.