WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county was the last holdout here to regularly stream council meetings online in the post-COVID world.
Halloween musical experience coming to Guelph Oct. 25
GUELPH – This Halloween season, Candlelight is heading to Guelph with a special musical experience, blending classical masterpieces with iconic horror films and TV soundtracks.
Wellington County Museum and Archives unveils new exhibition
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) presents Ephemera, a new exhibition that challenges visitors to reconsider the value of everyday objects – items created with the intention of being used once and discarded, yet which often become invaluable windows into our shared past.
Art Gallery of Guelph hosts Artist Talks
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is slated to host two, free and upcoming Artist Talks.
Not Your Typical Variety Show to benefit Minto food banks
HARRISTON – An evening of sketch comedy and music is in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s next production.
Board seeks input on new high school name
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is looking for community input for a new high school in south Guelph set to open in September 2026.
Erin Witches Walk to support Headwaters Health Care Foundation
ERIN – The Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association (WDWA) is returning with the annual Witches Walk, on Oct. 24 in downtown Erin.
Grand River Mustangs U11 A team win Niagara Rapids Fall Classic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Mustangs U11 A team captured the championship at the Niagara Rapids Fall Classic tournament, held Sept. 19 to 21.
OPINION: Cyber security – the new frontier in farm risk management
ONTARIO – When most people consider what could pose a risk to Ontario farm businesses, they likely think of extreme weather or commodity market fluctuations.
Wellington County maintains AAA credit rating
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings announced Wellington County will maintain its AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook.
Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrates 30 years
FERGUS – On Sept. 30, the Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrated 30 years in Fergus at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Centre Wellington honours tree saved through community collaboration
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 27, Mayor Shawn Watters presented the Tree of the Year sash to a Manitoba maple at 22 York Street that nearly didn’t survive a sidewalk construction project in 2022.
County’s home energy tool kit activity book wins platinum at MarCom Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County has been awarded Platinum in the 2025 MarCom Awards for its home energy tool kit activity book.
Business Development Bank urging entrepreneurs to ‘prepare for what’s next’ during Small Business Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 46th edition of Small Business Week is taking place across the country between Oct. 19 and 25 with the theme “The Economic Revolution.”
Fergus Scottish Festival donates $23,000 to local organizations
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games recently donated close to $23,000 to local organizations.