ARTHUR – Santa and his reindeer provide the grand finale during Arthur’s Christmas parade before heading to the fire hall for a meet-and-greet with excited children and their families on Nov. 29.
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recognizes volunteers with awards
MAPLETON – The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recognized several volunteers with awards during its annual general meeting on Nov. 29.
Reflections: Emmanuel – God with us
No doubt you are well into the Christmas spirit by now – there being only three weeks till the…
St. John’s Church is selling Christmas puddings
ELORA – St. John’s Church in Elora is selling Christmas puddings made from an Upper Canada recipe from the 1860s.
Minto Optimist Club hosts Palmerston Breakfast with Santa
PALMERSTON – Kynnlee and Paislee Hughes pose with Santa during Palmerston Breakfast with Santa on Nov. 16 at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Mapleton wastewater treatment plant recognized by GRCA
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s wastewater treatment plant was recognized by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) on Nov. 13.
Groves hospital launches ‘At Home’ program
FERGUS – Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH), in partnership with Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions, is launching an “At Home” program to provide care in patients’ homes.
CW Black Committee collecting items for Hurricane Melissa victims
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is mobilizing community support for families in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
UGDSB launches sustainability, climate action plan
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a new sustainability and climate action plan for 2025 to 2030.
Province spends $3.4M on upgrade to Guelph General’s cooling system
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is receiving $3.36 million from the Ontario Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) to address its cooling system.
Over $6.6 million in OMPF funding to be split by seven local municipalities
PERTH-WELLINGTON – On Nov. 24, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced over $6.6 million for local municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) for 2026.
Hundreds attend Harriston Santa Claus parade
HARRISTON – The Harriston Santa Claus parade took place on Nov. 22.
Catholic school board appoints Vikki Dupuis as chair, Marino Gazzola as vice chair
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees acclaimed Vikki Dupuis as board chair and Marino Gazzola as vice chair on Nov. 17.
ECFTA invites community to new atrium
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is welcoming the community into its newly renovated atrium for a limited-time, hands-on art experience.