BELWOOD – On Nov. 18, the Belwood and District Lions Club donated just under $3,000 to Diabetes Canada.
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Enchanted Holiday Market mixes Christmas and witches
FERGUS – The Enchanted Holiday Market set up shop with various vendors at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Nov. 22.
FDC Foundation to match up to $500,000 for Guelph hospital as part of $1.5 million commitment
GUELPH – The FDC (Carlo Fidani) Foundation will match dollar for dollar any donations made to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital between now and Dec. 31
OAAS awarded grant to empower local agricultural societies
STIRLING – The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) announced it has been selected to participate in the You Make the Difference National Initiative.
Ontario celebrates agricultural excellence
ONTARIO – The Government of Ontario has recognized 12 winners and seven honourable mentions of the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards.
Grain Farmers of Ontario announces Legacy Scholarship recipients
GUELPH – On Nov. 24, Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship.
Police beat: Woman facing arson, assault charges after domestic incident
MOUNT FOREST – A Wellington North woman is facing 11 charges, including arson, assault and assaulting a police officer, following a domestic incident here last week.
Canada, Ontario spending over $4 million on agri-food research
GUELPH – The provincial and federal governments are spending up to $4.77 million on 48 research and innovation projects and supporting 20 companies through the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI).
Guelph General receives ‘exemplary standing’ from Accreditation Canada
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital has announced it has once again been awarded the highest ranking possible from Accreditation Canada: accreditation with exemplary standing.
Kindergarten registration opens in January
GUELPH – Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year opens on Jan. 6.
Humane society’s gala raises $115,000 for vulnerable animals
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced the 2025 Happy Tails Gala: Moonlight Midway raised $115,000 to support vulnerable animals across Guelph and Wellington County.
UGDSB expands alternative education programs
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is expanding its alternative education programs.
Tri-City Wrestling places third overall in tournament
GUELPH – Tri-City Wrestling held its annual Tri-City Open on Nov. 22 at its Guelph location.
Braedon Witt of Tree Trust discusses forest fires at Neighbourwoods meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Braedon Witt of the Tree Trust spoke about forest fires at a Neighbourwoods meeting.
Wellington Terrace provides space for living classroom
ABOYNE – In partnership with Conestoga College, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and Schlegel Villages, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has opened its second living classroom.