ELORA – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 229 Elora donated $500 to the equipment program of the Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association on Oct. 31.
UGDSB launches plan for sustainability, climate action
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a new sustainability and climate action plan for 2025 to 2030.
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot in Belwood for November
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving to the Belwood waste facility and will be there for the month of November.
First-ever ‘Hike 4 Horses’ event a success
PUSLINCH - Hudson Bowman, 10, crossed the finish line in 22 minutes and 18 seconds for a 5km in benefit of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre on Oct. 19.
Hospice Wellington raises over $51,000
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington marked a milestone last month with a celebration honouring 45 years in the community.
Cheering from the big screen at World Series game
TORONTO – Callum Sweeting was on the big screen at game one of the World Series at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 24.
“Hooves for Hospice” raises $10,000
FERGUS – The 8th annual “Hooves for Hospice” ride in support of Hospice Wellington raised $10,000. Thirty participants rode to raise funds on Oct. 18.
OPINION: Farmers coming together to shape future of agriculture
ONTARIO – Every November, farmers from across Ontario gather for one of the most important events on our calendar — the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Wellington County museum services
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting two events to commemorate those who have fallen in battle, from the First World War to Afghanistan.
Remembrance Day services
Aberfoyle The Optimist Club of Puslinch is hosting its Remembrance Day service at the Puslinch…
Music teacher performs alongside Pharrell Williams at World Series
GUELPH – A music teacher at Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) performed at the opening game of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ultimate Burger Battle begins as eight restaurants take part in United Way fundraiser
GUELPH – What brings great local food and giving back to the community together?
The proper way to wear a poppy
OTTAWA – Wearing a poppy at Remembrance Day is a way to show respect and gratitude to war veterans both living and dead.
Wellington Heights hosts Special Olympics soccer tournament
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Heights Secondary School teachers Christine Chambers and Brittany Heffernan and head of special education Adam Teeter organized a Special Olympics soccer tournament at the high school on Oct. 17.
Norwell District Secondary School students support Palmerston Food Bank
PALMERSTON – Students in the Norwell District Secondary School LEAF (Local, Environmental, Agriculture and Food) class husked corn from Holzworth Farms and prepared frozen bags of corn for the Palmerston Food Bank on Oct. 16.
