GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s annual Trees for Tots fundraiser, which marked its 13th year in 2025, raised more than $85,000 to support the foundation's programming for children and youth.
Wellington Advertiser’s top online articles of 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2024.
Cybersecurity breach involves 29 years of Catholic school board data
GUELPH – A recent cybersecurity breach at the Wellington Catholic District School Board included personal information for students who attended board schools over the last 29 years.
Hall renovation meeting, mayor’s town hall Feb. 11
BELWOOD – Centre Wellington Township is holding a meeting about proposed Belwood Hall renovations on Feb. 11, followed by a mayor’s town hall.
Snowmobilers take advantage of cold weather and rural trails
MINTO – The snow that fell over the weekend was likely a welcome sight for snowmobilers, who could be spotted riding trails in rural areas around the county.
Belwood Lions Club makes donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Jan. 15 the Belwood and District Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank with the help of community donations from events such as the club’s December 2024 breakfast with Santa.
Arts centre has ‘most successful’ holiday fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is singing the praises of the community and the Skyline Group of Companies for helping the centre attain its most successful holiday campaign to date.
Minto Arts Gallery presents Country Horizons; opening night is Feb. 6
MINTO – The Minto Arts Gallery will be presenting a new show entitled Country Horizons that includes paintings by artist Vaghn Gillson.
Blessings to You Centre donates revenue to in-need organizations
MINTO – The Blessings to You Centre Palmerston donates its revenue to in-need community organizations.
The Elora Singers and the Vancouver Chamber Choir set to perform joint concert in Guelph
GUELPH – Community members are invited to come and experience two Juno-nominated choirs – The Elora Singers led by artistic director Mark Vuorinen and the Vancouver Chamber Choir with artistic director Kari Turunen as they perform a special program of choral music at the Basilica of Our Lady Immacu
Puslinch seeking feedback on proposed donation policy
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township has launched a community engagement survey on the municipality’s proposed donation policy on EngagePuslinch.ca.
Kat Florence ‘Icons’ series features Jann Arden, chef Ron McKinlay of Canoe
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Kat Florence Icons series event on Jan. 17, featured food by chef Ron McKinlay of Canoe restaurant in Toronto, and music by singer/songwriter Jann Arden.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts dance showcase
CENTRE WELLINGTON– The Rhapsody Dance Project, a dance team from Waterloo, came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Jan. 17 to perform Ethereal: a Winter Showcase.
Aypa Power donates undisclosed sum to local United Way campaign
GUELPH – It seems a plea for additional support from the local United Way caught the attention of a company hoping to build a battery storage facility just outside Fergus.
100 Women Who Care donated over $10,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice
CENTRE WELLINGTON – 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington donated $11,600 to the proposed Aboyne Rural Hospice (ARH) on Jan. 14.