WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospice Wellington is planning to transport guests “to a time where pop culture like totally exploded” – a time of Cabbage Patch Kids, MTV, Gremlins and Goonies.
Belwood Lions Club donates $3000 to Centre Wellington Food Bank
BELWOOD - The Belwood Lions Club presented a cheque for $3,000 to Jackie and Pat from the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Bishop Macdonell students raise money for prosthetic leg
GUELPH – International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program students from Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School (BMCHS) have provided a prosthetic leg to a person in need.
Open Mind: Masking emotions at work, over the holidays
I attended a webinar recently about masking our emotions in the workplace and I wondered if the same concept may apply when attending holiday social gatherings.
Holiday survival guide tips: enjoy the season with less stress
With holidays quickly approaching, it can get a little overwhelming.
Fergus Scottish Festival selling early access holiday tickets, souvenirs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival is running a holiday sale from Dec. 6 to 22, with early access to purchase admission tickets online for the 2024 festival.
‘Country Christmas’ theme of Alma Santa Claus Parade
ALMA - Santa Claus is set to wrap up his pre-Christmas parade tour of Wellington County with a visit to this village.
Guelph councillor seeks Liberal nomination
GUELPH – Guelph councillor Dominique O’Rourke has officially declared her intention to enter the race to replace Lloyd Longfield as Guelph’s next Liberal Member of Parliament.
A Christmas Miracle at Elora Community Theatre
ELORA - Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Deb Stanson and David Tanner for the Elora Community Theatre, made its debut on Dec. 8 runs until Dec. 17 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
River Run Centre hosts seven-time Juno winner
GUELPH – Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s chamber choir performed with seven-time Juno winner and Order of Canada recipient Susan Aglukark at the River Run Centre on Dec. 7.
Catholic school board announces Marylin Dawson as new superintendent of student achievement
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomes Marylin Dawson as the new superintendent of student achievement.
Monster fundraiser for Centre Wellington Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sensational Elora raised more than $16,000 during its Monster Month events – its most successful year ever, organizers say.
Hugh Black Bonspiel held at Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS – The Hugh Black Bonspiel at the Fergus Curling Club on Dec. 2 honoured the Black family, members of which were among the original settlers of Fergus.
Bingo tickets on sale for annual Guelph hospital fundraiser
GUELPH – Tickets are now on sale to attend Black Tie Bingo in support of Guelph General Hospital.