GUELPH – November is over and along with it, a savoury fundraising campaign that brought in more than $20,000 for the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.
Belwood Lions Club hosts Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – On Dec. 7, the Belwood Lions Club held a successful Breakfast with Santa at Belwood Hall.
Good Lovelies’ annual Christmas concert lands in Guelph
GUELPH – Good Lovelies’ annual Christmas tour is on the road this December, bringing classic holiday songs, timeless winter selections, and original Good Lovelies songs to the stage.
Businesses team up to provide fresh food to people in need this holiday season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There is still time for people to support a unique local holiday donation drive billed as a “foodraiser,” because of its goal of providing fresh, healthy food to people in need.
Guelph River run centre to host A Very Charlie Brown Concert
GUELPH – The River Run Centre will be bringing back A Very Charlie Brown Concert on Dec. 22.
Canadians’ views of India plummet in light of foreign interference allegations
VANCOUVER – Amid fresh, but so far denied, allegations of Indian political interference in Canada’s 2022 Conservative Party leadership race, a new public opinion poll indicates a significant decline in Canadian views towards the sub-continental superpower.
Guelph Community Foundation allocates $110,000 to 24 local charities
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation (GFC) has announced grant recipients for 2024.
Grade 10 environmental leadership students to host climate change conference
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be holding its first ever “Grade 9 Climate Showdown” at the University of Guelph Arboretum on Dec. 17.
Poll: lower-income individuals least likely to be eligible for $250 government cheque; 45% say GST holiday would help
ONTARIO – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal federal government were hoping that two new proposals aimed at those struggling with the cost of living would earn them some holiday goodwill with Canadians.
Changes to CTC source protection plan open to public comment
ERIN – Amendments are being proposed to the Credit Valley – Toronto and Region – Central Lake Ontario (CTC) source protection plan to include updates to the Erin drinking water system.
Centre Wellington students prepare for DramaFest
FERGUS – Theatre Centre Wellington is in full swing, with students at Centre Wellington District High School performing two pieces, in shows on Dec. 3, 4, and 5.
Reflections
Sometimes when I’m out and about and encounter a parent/parents with a newborn baby I “ooh” and “aah” about the beautiful child – what newborn isn’t the cutest baby in Canada? – then I ask if its their first one and how it’s going, and whether they are getting any sleep, etc.
Annual Christmas craft market a hit at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex hosted the annual Fergus Christmas craft market on Dec. 8 from 10am to 4pm.
Festive celebration for the Fergus Pipe Band
FERGUS – The Fergus Pipe Band, family and friends had their Christmas celebration on Dec. 7, at which piper Andrew Hutfluss, left, was presented with the James MacKenzie Award by pipe major Mark Cripps.