GUELPH – One in every three Canadians will face mental health struggles in their lifetime, according to Public Health. But United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is working to address those struggles, and officials there believe “Better is Possible.”
Council denies application to build two detached homes
ARTHUR – Two new houses won’t be coming to Smith Street in Arthur – at least not in the way property owners had hoped.
Record breaking weightlifter presses importance of ‘showing up’
BELWOOD – There’s a special satisfaction from accomplishing something that once seemed out of reach, and that’s a message Alix McGregor hopes people take away from her story.
Guelph Jazz Festival gets community moving
GUELPH – The Guelph Jazz Festival took place from Sept. 12 to 14 in downtown Guelph.
Catholic board gets closer to naming Drayton school
GUELPH – A future Catholic elementary school in Drayton is close to being named, but for now, the Wellington Catholic District School Board is keeping people in the dark about what that name might be.
Council explores two pathways to improving heritage preservation
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is looking for a way to preserve the historical façades of downtown commercial buildings that were constructed before 1985.
Mapleton considers changes to community grant programs
MAPLETON – The township here may be introducing new limits to grants it provides for community programs and initiatives, non-profits, service groups, community groups and athletes.
Ab Hesselink nominated for 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Award
MAPLETON – The Ontario Senior Achievement Award recognizes “extraordinary seniors who, after the age of 65, have made significant contributions to their community or province.”
Mapleton supports provincial natural gas expansion program
MAPLETON – Enbridge gas advisor Desirée Swance asked council here to express support for Ontario’s Natural Gas Expansion Program, and the mayor and councillors quickly obliged.
Boundary changes could impact Rockwood students
GUELPH – A new Guelph high school for about 900 students is set to open in September 2026, and the Upper Grand District School Board has released a final report with recommendations for its attendance boundary.
Legacy of Terry Fox lives on with brother’s school visits
GUELPH – He’s known as Canada’s hero, but to Fred Fox, Terry was just an annoying little brother – “a pain in the rear end.” But it is clear Fred thought the world of Terry.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair plows forward despite volunteer shortage
ABERFOYLE – People gathered in Puslinch for the annual fall fair last weekend, with entertainment including zucchini races, wrestling, a petting farm, axe throwing and bouncy castles.
Weightlifters set 100 records at Elora competition
ELORA – Muscles were flexing, music was pumping, people were cheering and 100 records were set during the True North True Strength Open.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival sparks critical conversations
EDEN MILLS – Artificial intelligence, democracy, loneliness, environmentalism and ethics were among the topics of conversations spun by this year’s Eden Mills Writers’ Festival.
Robotics program could expand throughout Catholic school board
GUELPH – The robotics team at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, Beaverworx Robotics, is well known for award-winning robots its students design and build.