GUELPH – This fall, Grade 8 students and their parents and guardians are invited to learn more about opportunities at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) high schools.
Community News
Clifford Rotary Club to host Breakfast with Santa Dec. 6
CLIFFORD – Over the last 25 years the Clifford Rotary Club has helped raised over $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation – and its members don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Film screening, panel for National Housing Day
PALMERSTON – The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County (GWLC) is hosting a free screening of Bridging Divides: Voices and Visions about Homelessness in Mid-size Cities at the Norgan Theatre on Nov. 19 from 6 to 8pm.
Arthur Optimist Club has fulfilled its pledge of a $10,000 donation to the Aboyne Rural Hospice
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimist Club has fulfilled its pledge of a $10,000 donation to the Aboyne Rural Hospice fundraising campaign.
Harriston Pentecostal church lauds pastors
HARRISTON – Whites Road Pentecostal Church wrapped up Pastor Appreciation Month by paying tribute to Reverend Bill Brown and pastors Jim and Shirley Morrison on Oct. 26.
Holiday Smile Cookies will again support Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada will kick off their Holiday Smile Cookie campaigns on Nov. 17, and the Mount Forest location has once again chosen to support the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation with a portion of the proceeds.
Norwell students visit Royal Terrace
PALMERSTON – On Oct. 9 Norwell District Secondary School cosmetology students visited the Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care facility in Palmerston.
Mapleton 4-H holds first meeting of Home for the Holidays project
MAPLETON – A Mapleton 4-H meeting was held at Lynne Flewwelling’s on Oct. 28 at 7pm.
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus hosts municipal conference
LONDON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) hosted a sold out 2025 Western Ontario Municipal Conference (WOMC) in London on Oct. 17.
From woodshop to wingspan: Ross Derbecker’s gift to the birds
CLIFFORD – Most communities have individuals who do something that makes life more interesting and enjoyable for everyone else.
Whites Road Pentecostal Church women’s retreat held at The St. Ignatius Deemerton Retreat Centre
HARRISTON – The women’s retreat for Whites Road Pentecostal Church in Harriston was held at The St. Ignatius Deemerton Retreat Centre outside of Mildmay from Oct. 17 to 19.
NDSS recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PALMERSTON – On Oct. 15, Norwell District Secondary School students and staff wore pink to show their support to all those currently battling cancer.
Minto proposes 4.1% tax increase in draft budget
MINTO – The town’s 2026 draft operating budget totals just under $7.3 million and will require a 5.6 percent tax levy increase. Factoring in assessment growth, the net levy increase is about 4.1%.
Wellington North considers cuts to reduce proposed 4.1% tax levy increase
KENILWORTH – A $25.24-million budget, with a net tax levy increase of 4.13 per cent, has been proposed by Wellington North staff. But staff was directed to return next month with a smaller tax increase.
Students will recognize Remembrance Day at school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students at public and Catholic schools in Wellington County will recognize Remembrance Day in a variety of ways next week.