CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Fergus Grand Theatre’s 2021-22 presenting series draws to a close with harmonica virtuoso Mike Stevens on May 15 at 2pm.
Federal government announces new funding for art centres in Guelph
GUELPH — As part of a plan to support cultural infrastructure, the federal government recently announced new funding for the Guelph Youth Music Centre of $124,000 and $102,439 to the City of Guelph for the River Run Centre.
Olympic talent scouts coming to Guelph; local athletes aged 14-25 can try out
GUELPH - Anyone with Olympic dreams just may find their opportunity with an event going on in Guelph.
Compass Community Services holding sealed-bid, online auction to raise funds for telephone support programs
GUELPH – Compass Community Services will hold an online, sealed-bid auction with Bids For Benefits to raise funds for its telephone support programs.
Centre Wellington returns to in-person council meetings
ELORA – Residents and delegations will be welcomed back in person when Centre Wellington council returns to its chamber here on April 19 for a 1pm Committee of the Whole meeting.
Warning booms and buoys being installed at GRCA dams
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority is preparing for its annual installation of warning booms or white buoys to warn paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away from dams.
Oncology unit hours changed at Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – The oncology unit at Louise Marshall Hospital is adjusting its clinic hours. Effective April 19, the unit will move from a Monday-to-Friday schedule to a Tuesday-to-Friday schedule.
Housing, child care, defence, deficit identified by local politicians as main budget concerns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 2022 federal budget heavy on measures aimed at calming a skyrocketing housing market was tabled by finance minister Chrystia Freeland on April 7.
Active COVID-19 cases reach level not seen since late January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite COVID-19 testing restrictions across the province, confirmed cases continue to rise in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Important dates for the 2022 municipal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the 2022 municipal election nears, it may be time for prospective candidates to mark some important dates in their calendars.
Police beat: Woman assaulted officer: OPP
MOUNT FOREST – A Guelph woman faces assault charges following an incident here earlier this month.
‘Fair’ weather in the forecast for Aberfoyle
ABERFOYLE – Organizers are pleased to announce the Aberfoyle Fall Fair is back. The fair is slated for Sept. 9 and 10 and will be held at the Puslinch Community Centre.
Crime Stoppers: videos illustrate reality of trafficking, sex assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) officials say new videos on human trafficking and sexual assault help urge victims to take advantage of supports and encourage others to report the crimes.
Man facing driving charges after lengthy investigation
GUELPH – A Puslinch man faces several driving charges after a lengthy Guelph Police Service investigation into repeated driving complaints.
EMWF presents ‘Imaginations Ignite!’ event series for schools
EDEN MILLS – With the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) presents Imaginations Ignite!, a national online event series for schools inviting students to explore worlds beyond their own.