WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning Jan. 1 a new $10 minimum user fee will be implemented at each of the county’s six waste facility sites. The minimum fee is intended to encourage residents to use the county’s existing curbside collection program which is provided to every single-family household across
At The Library: January programming at Wellington County libraries
After all the hectic December scheduling, January can be a great time to cozy up at home and relax with a book or show. Most people already know they can check out books and DVDs from their library – but did you know you also have access to free online streaming through Kanopy?
OPINION: OFA is building relationships to get results
ONTARIO – It’s been a year since I was chosen to lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture as its president, and as we prepare for our annual general meeting next week, it’s a good time to reflect on what’s been a busy 12 months in this new role.
J.D. Hogarth celebrates successful holiday food drive
FERGUS – J.D. Hogarth had a final assembly for its annual holiday food drive on Dec. 19 and celebrated collecting 6,075 food items – well above the goal of 5,000.
Boom of Yamato Drummers coming to Guelph Jan. 14
GUELPH – Yamato Drummers deliver a powerful production of “physical music” – something beyond what is often captured by the word “performance.”
Smiling faces at Fire and Ice pre-New Year’s celebration
PALMERSTON – Hundreds of people flocked to the Palmerston Community Centre on the evening of Dec. 29 for the eighth annual Fire and Ice event.
Business Centre event celebrates International Women’s Day
GUELPH – The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington is getting ready to celebrate International Women’s Day with a dinner event showcasing local organizations that support women in the community.
Guelph resident wins big with Millionaire Multiplier
GUELPH – Brian Moore of Guelph is a millionaire thanks to a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a Millionaire Multiplier ticket rather than a Lotto 6/49 ticket, which he usually does.
Trudeau, Poilievre, Singh all viewed negatively by majority of Canadians
VANCOUVER – The holidays are often a season of reflection, but for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the scale of personal deliberation is reportedly going to be gargantuan, as he will decide whether or not to lead his party into the next election or to step aside for a new Liberal leader.
Puslinch seeking public comment on proposed budget
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s proposed budget at EngagePuslinch.ca.
Home builders join forces to feed hospital staff over Christmas
GUELPH — Guelph home builder Terra View Homes, in partnership with The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and other community sponsors, provided a traditional holiday dinner to Guelph General Hospital staff for the sixth consecutive year this Christmas.
Reflections
As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. (Zech. 9:11)
Belwood Lake Car Club donates to Centre Wellington Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Belwood Lake Car Club delivered a cheque for $3,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank on Nov. 20.
Elora Rockers donate $ 5,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice
ELORA – The Elora Rockers donated $ 5,000 to the Aboyne Rural Hospice at their annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 13 at the Elora Legion.
