ELMIRA - The Elmira Theatre Company is holding auditions for its next production, Tuesdays with Morrie.
Christmas comes early to county museum
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives welcomed residents and visitors to the second annual Christmas Market on Nov. 25 and 26.
Danby teams with Elmira Stove Works to help Ukrainian families in need
GUELPH – Ontario-based appliance brands Danby Appliances and Elmira Stove Works are partnering on an initiative to help those displaced by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
County announces committee makeup
GUELPH – Wellington County committee appointments for the next two years were announced by the county officials following a meeting of the warden’s advisory committee on Nov. 25.
Erin renews agreement with Enbridge Gas
ERIN – Council here has passed a bylaw to renew an agreement with Enbridge Gas to provide natural gas services in Erin for the next 20 years.
Parade of Lights returns for 30th year
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Parade of Lights returns for its 30th year on Dec. 8.
Experiential program off to successful start at Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School has partnered with the Guelph Lake Nature Centre to pilot an immersive experiential geography program for grade 9 students.
Guelph Humane Society’s Happy Tails Gala raises more than $180,000
GUELPH – Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) A Hop Through Wonderland Happy Tails Gala, returned…
Stage production explores Battle of Vimy Ridge at River Run Centre
GUELPH – Experience a visceral theatre performance centred around the Battle of Vimy Ridge when Ridge arrives at River Run Centre on Dec. 6 at 7pm.
OPP investigating death after weekend ‘disturbance’ call near Kenilworth
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say they are investigating a death here on the weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say police officer responded to a property on Concession 7, near Kenilworth, on Nov. 26 at about 10:15pm.
Fergus Scottish Festival thankful for $50,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
FERGUS – Officials with the Fergus Scottish Festival are expressing their thanks for a $50,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and looking forward to next year's festival with the appointment of a new board of directors.
Christmas Tour of Lights Charity Challenge planned in Minto
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society is set to host its first ever Christmas Tour of Lights Charity Challenge.
Local CMHA launching fundraising campaign on ‘Giving Tuesday’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48%) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened and one in four have sought help for mental health challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Police identify Wellington North crash victim
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have now identified the man who died in a single-vehicle crash here on Monday morning.
Living wage rises to $19.95 per hour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The living wage necessary to meet minimum living expenses has risen by 7.7 per cent from $18.10 per hour in 2021 to $19.95 per hour in 2022, according to the Guelph-Wellington Poverty Elimination Task Force (GWPETF).