DRAYTON - As one door closes another one opens, they say.
We need to listen
We all have a desire to be heard, the problem is that not many of us listen. From birth, even…
2021 United Way campaign raises $2.7 million in Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin
GUELPH - The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin raised $2,704,266 in its annual fundraising campaign that began in the fall and wrapped up on Feb. 17.
Recital season begins with Stage Presence School of Dance
Dance recital – With the coming of spring comes dance recitals. The first this year is Stage…
Municipal campaign school is in and virtual learning is on
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A series of new training videos is ready for leaders across Ontario interested in running for municipal office this fall.
Should we be shaming people?
Have you ever said or done something only to have others publicly humiliate you for it? Public…
One-in-three Canadians report struggles with mental health
VANCOUVER - Entering the third year of the pandemic, the picture of mental health in Canada is one of exhaustion and increasing trauma.
MYAC in action
Care packages – Members of the Minto Youth Action Council gathered at the Grove Hub –…
Chamber extends nomination deadline
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for Awards of Excellence nominations to March 5.
OLG and its employees contribute $120,000 to United Way branches across Ontario
TORONTO – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its employees are contributing close to $120,000 to support the United Way in communities across Ontario.
New education program focuses on grief in the workplace
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) is hoping to make…
Tax credits for training, childcare, low-income workers available
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Provincial officials are reminding Ontario residents to ensure they take advantage of provincial credits when filing their tax returns.
OFA Viewpoint: Celebrating farming and food on Canada’s Agriculture Day
Feb. 22 marks Canada’s Agriculture Day – an annual event that brings both consumers and farmers together to celebrate the local food we all love to enjoy and the hardworking contributors across the food value chain that nurture it from field-to-fork.
Community Dance Project calls for participants
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is looking for an intergenerational cast to participate in a dance project that will culminate in three performances as part of the Guelph Dance Festival in the Park series June 3, 4 and 5.