ORANGEVILLE – An Arthur man is facing numerous charges after a traffic stop here last week.
Get growing at the Hillsburgh Garden Club spring plant sale
HILLBURGH – Preparations are in full swing for the Hillsburgh Garden Club’s spring plant sale, set to take place May 20.
Groves Memorial receives donation to support nurse training in obstetrics, labour and delivery
ABOYNE – To celebrate National Nursing week, the RBC Foundation is donating $10,000 per year for the next three years to provide support and continuing education for nurses at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Local CMHA branch celebrates Mental Health Week with inspiring, meaningful stories
GUELPH – Each May, people across Canada rally around the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Mental Health Week.
Tickets for Coming Home Festival, Aug. 11 to 13, now on sale
AMARANTH - Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Coming Home Festival - a grassroots music festival “where music heals, freedom reigns and souls commune,” according to its website.
Elora Farmers’ Market opens for season on May 6
ELORA – The Elora Farmers' Market will open for the season at Bissell Park on May 6. It will run every Saturday in the spring and summer, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm.
Guelph woman charged in crash that injured CTV reporter
PUSLINCH – An elderly Guelph woman has been charged in the crash here two months ago that seriously injured a local journalist. CTV News Kitchener reporter Stephanie Villella was at the intersection of Brock Road North (Wellington Road 46) and Maltby Road when she was hit by a sedan on March 1.
‘Outlander’ star to be featured guest at Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has announced its "featured guest" for this summer's festival will be Richard Rankin. Fans of Outlander will recognize Rankin as the actor who plays Roger MacKenzie on the hit TV series.
Public health officials encouraging residents to stay up-to-date with immunizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As public health officials recognize National Immunization Week (April 24 to 28) and celebrate the successful COVID-19 immunization campaign, they are reminding people of the protection provided by staying current with vaccinations moving forward.
Canadian Dairy Xpo showcases innovation and success in Canadian dairy industry
STRATFORD – After a three-year hiatus, producers were eager to reconnect with fellow dairy producers, industry reps and new technology at the Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX), states a press release.
Upper Grand, Wellington Catholic school boards sign violent threat protocol with 14 organizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are among 16 community partners to sign the fourth Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Community Protocol.
Downward dogs raise money for autism dogs
GUELPH – Autism Dog Services (ADS) is excited to announce the very first Doggie Yoga charity fundraiser, says ADS fund development manager Adele Alfano.
Electric Vinyl Orchestra returns to Elora Legion
ELORA - A sure sign of spring in the Centre Wellington area is the return of Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra to the Elora Legion.
Centre Wellington Chamber gearing up for gala
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce will kick off its Awards of Excellence week with the Launch Lunch, an event to recognize long-serving businesses in the community.
Hike for Hospice back for 2023
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is holding its annual Hike for Hospice fundraiser on June 4 at Riverside Park in Guelph.