ABERFOYLE – The Optimist Club of Puslinch has announced that the 30th annual Santa Claus Parade will take place on Nov. 23 at 2pm.
CWDHS girls basketball teams qualifies for playoffs
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School girls basketball team played its last home game on Oct. 28, losing 42-30 to second place Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School.
Erin Devils U18 hockey team to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation
ERIN – The Erin Devils U18 hockey team participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14 and will present a $1,310 cheque to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Robert Munsch donates archives to Guelph Public Library
GUELPH – Internationally renowned children’s author Robert Munsch has donated his personal archives of stories and materials to the Guelph Public Library archives, for research and display at the new central library.
Overnight parking ban in effect Nov. 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is reminding residents of overnight parking restrictions, which came into effect Nov. 1, and remain in place until March 31, 2026.
Industry symposium to explore positive change in equine community
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is hosting the 10th Annual Equine Industry Symposium on Nov. 18 and 19.
Experience ‘Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns’ this season
MINTO – The Town of Minto has officially announced that Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns, a festive experience inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season, is back again.
Painted rocks placed at Erin cenotaph
ERIN – These painted rocks were created and placed at the Erin cenotaph by Erin Public School Grade 8 students back in 2021 as part of an art literacy project.
Playful Fox Productions brings Dracula to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions brought the play Dracula to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 24 and 25 and it had all the right Halloween vibes.
Reflections: Don’t wait
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: if you wait until the time is perfect to do something, you’ll never do anything.
County to receive $105,000 in federal tax dollars for climate change resiliency
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has been awarded $105,000 in federal funding to develop “Weather-Ready Wellington,” a new climate adaptation plan that officials say will help protect local infrastructure, safeguard essential services, and strengthen community resilience
Sensational Elora hosts annual soup off
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora hosted its annual Sensational Soup Off event at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 2.
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts Pumpkin Walk
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its annual Pumpkin Walk Nov. 1 and 2.
Guelph General Hospital wins award for organ donation rates
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has more awards from the Trillium Gift of Life Network to place on its trophy shelf.
Students join Fergus Lions Club for annual roadside cleanup
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once more the students of Maranatha Christian School joined the Fergus Lions Club for an annual roadside cleanup on Oct. 18.