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.
WCDSB reports successful WHY Survey participation rates
GUELPH – A Well-being and Health Youth (WHY) Survey was completed by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students, parents and staff last week.
Rockwood homeowner offers details of severance plan
ROCKWOOD – Homeowners set to sever their residential lot in Old Rockwood assure they are not looking to tarnish the neighbourhood’s character.