MINTO - The Kween Company took to the stage to perform Caribbean Soca dance at the first Wellington County Multicultural Festival on Sept. 23.
Governments providing up to $8 million to Ontario’s dairy processing sector
TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to create or increase processing efficiencies and enhance food safety in the province’s dairy processing sector.
County libraries offering opportunities to get crafty
February is the perfect time to stay inside and try a new hobby (or rediscover an old one).
Ten steps to reset your finances in 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This time of the year is an excellent time to do a financial reset – a “deep clean” of your finances, in order to reach your financial goals for 2024.
CWDHS Junior boys basketball team lead Season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Junior boys basketball team is having a great season.
Canadians fear impacts of another Trump term in 2024 U.S. Election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds two-thirds of Canadians concerned American democracy will not be able to survive another four years of Donald Trump at the helm.
Local OPP to receive funding to improve bail compliance and warrant apprehension
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington OPP will receive $1,065,930, over three years, through the province’s Bail Compliance and Warrant Apprehension (BCWA) Grant program.
Wellington Water Watchers organize weekend retreat
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers is organizing a weekend retreat from Feb. 2 at 7pm to Feb. 4 at 3pm.
Construction at Lions Club Park in Erin set for this month
ERIN - Construction of a new sewage pumping station in the Lions Club Park was set to begin this month.
Equine Guelph offers free youth course on horse behaviour, safety
GUELPH – Youth ages 13 to 17 can discover the fascinating body language of horses with young people from across the world by taking Equine Guelph’s free course: Horse Behaviour and Safety.
City of Guelph to receive federal funding to help build more homes, faster
GUELPH – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the City of Guelph will receive $21.4 million to help increase housing supply through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
Angus Reid poll finds mortgage woes grow for many Canadians
VANCOUVER – Data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds the number of mortgage holders struggling with their monthly payment growing in recent months.
Cornerstone Award Winner for 2023: The Grand at 101
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand at 101 was named the Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington’s (CSGW) 2023 Cornerstone Award winner on Jan. 10.
Project SEARCH will help local disabled students prepare for employment
GUELPH – Students with disabilities will have the opportunity to prepare for the workforce by gaining skill building opportunities at the University of Guelph (U of G) beginning this September.
