GUELPH – Students at Catholic high schools in Guelph recognized Black Heritage Month in a range of ways that were highlighted by student trustee Vivian Huynh during the Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on March 4.
Students from Catholic school board battled it out during annual chess tournament
GUELPH – Wellington County students made a strong impression during the annual chess tournament at St. Peters Elementary School.
Guelph rally calls for Canada to stop arming Israel
GUELPH – People in Guelph have been demonstrating on a near-weekly basis since late last year,…
Guelph/Eramosa receives urban severance application
BRUCEDALE – A severance application has been submitted for an urban lot in old Rockwood.
Community Resource Centre offers free tax clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington (CRC) has partnered with the Canada Revenue Agency again this year for its Income Tax Support Program.
Erin Seedy Saturday set to return March 9 to Erin United
ERIN – Gardeners can kick off the season by stocking up on some seeds and other supplies at the upcoming Erin Seedy Saturday.
Say it Loud concert honoured Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage celebrated the history of Black music with the Say it Loud concert on Feb. 23.
Rea Garrison’s novel The Long Way Home tells tale of friendship
FERGUS – Rea Garrison was in Grade 6 when she first started working on her now-published novel, The Long Way Home.
Experts offer tips to manage muddy paddocks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A mild winter means many equine professionals are grappling with how to manage mud.
Second Blue Water Mysteries novel released
MOOREFIELD – Retired teacher Ivanka Fear will be releasing her third novel, book two in the Blue Water Mysteries, on March 5.
Art exhibit at Sportsplex features Fergus high school students’ work
FERGUS – When Centre Wellington District High School art students created their cumulative art projects last semester, they weren’t expecting to be offered the opportunity to share their work in the community.
WCDSB director of education shares annual report
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) director of education Michael Glazier said his annual director’s report “highlights the many ... successes of our schools.”
Reducing emissions takes priority in plans for two new UGDSB schools
GUELPH – Construction for new Centre Wellington elementary and South Guelph secondary schools could begin as soon as spring.
Sacred Heart school celebrates Shrove Tuesday with pancake fundraiser
ROCKWOOD – Sacred Heart Catholic School hosted its second annual Shrove Tuesday Luncheon and Supper on Feb. 13 and raised over $1,000 for Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church..
UGDSB seeks input on 2024-25 school year calendars
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released proposed calendars for the 2024-25 school year and is welcoming feedback from students, families and staff.