There’s an old saying that goes something like this: if you wait until the time is perfect to do something, you’ll never do anything.
County to receive $105,000 in federal tax dollars for climate change resiliency
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has been awarded $105,000 in federal funding to develop “Weather-Ready Wellington,” a new climate adaptation plan that officials say will help protect local infrastructure, safeguard essential services, and strengthen community resilience
Sensational Elora hosts annual soup off
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora hosted its annual Sensational Soup Off event at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 2.
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts Pumpkin Walk
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its annual Pumpkin Walk Nov. 1 and 2.
Guelph General Hospital wins award for organ donation rates
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has more awards from the Trillium Gift of Life Network to place on its trophy shelf.
Students join Fergus Lions Club for annual roadside cleanup
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once more the students of Maranatha Christian School joined the Fergus Lions Club for an annual roadside cleanup on Oct. 18.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 229 Elora donates to Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association
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.