MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the sixth consecutive year.
ROI welcomes Peggy Brekveld
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) announced Peggy Brekveld will be joining the ROI team as the new leadership programs manager on Aug. 29. Peggy will begin her new role in October.
Skyjack helps Habitat for Humanity approach finish line
FERGUS – Linamar Corporation’s Skyjack division has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington on its new affordable housing construction project in Fergus.
Shelldale Family Gateway golf tournament on Sept. 17
GUELPH – Shelldale Family Gateway is set to tee off on its third annual golf tournament on Sept. 17 at the Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
Fergus Highland Rugby’s co-ed Masters team up with minis program in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – For the second year in a row, Fergus Highland Rugby’s co-ed Masters (HOGS) teamed up with the minis program to raise funds and gather food donations in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Community Resource Centre looking for sponsors to help kids get winter clothing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the second year, the Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington has launched its Wishes for Winter campaign as part of its annual Winter Wear program.
It was fun and games – and food and music – at Family Fun Day in Bissell Park
ELORA - This was the fourth annual Family FunDay hosted by the Centre Wellington Black Committee and its gaining traction – and audience – in the community.
U of G seeks public input on garden to replace already demolished conservatory
GUELPH – After removing the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory at the University of Guelph, officials are now seeking public input as they prepare to construct a new garden in its place next year.
Alzheimer society rallies community to end stigma
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the world observes World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21, the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) invites the community to unite in raising awareness of dementia and confronting the stigma that so often accompanies it.
Stephenson Organ Concert Series coming for Culture Days
FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus has announced an upcoming Stephenson Organ Concert Series to be held at the church during Ontario’s Culture Days.
Guelph tree-planter wins horticulturalist award from Guelph Urban Forest Friends
GUELPH – This year’s Henry Kock Award goes to Jay Cranstone, a natural areas stewardship technician at the City of Guelph.
Elora church hosting course
ABOYNE – Central Church Elora is offering a course to help people struggling with the age-old question, Is there more to life than this?
Grounded Getaway opens in Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Grounded Getaway has opened an agri-tourism-style accommodation in Guelph/Eramosa, offering a year-round place to get away and experience farm life on a fully-functioning farm.
TransX Group of Companies announces Eastern Truckload Driver of the driver of the year
ABERFOYLE – TransX has announced and recognized Navneet Sandhu as its 2025 Eastern Truckload Driver of the Year.
Joanna Cockerline begins cross-Canada book tour Sept. 7
GUELPH – CBC Literary Awards prizewinning writer Joanna Cockerline, originally from Guelph will read at several area events this September, accompanied by multi-media visual artist Leslie Putnam.