GUELPH – Our Lady of Lourdes High School students had the opportunity to hear stories from Second World War and peacekeeper veterans on Nov. 6.
News
Acclaimed Rockwood athlete signs with Acadia Axewomen volleyball team
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Rockwood athlete Cassidy Frost has signed with Acadia University's Axewomen volleyball team for the 2026 season.
Public health passes $25-million budget for 2026
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health has passed a $25-million budget, including a 2.9% cost increase for its three funding municipalities.
RCMP officer awarded coronation medal; stresses importance of ‘destigmatizing’ mental health issues
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus resident Scott Stuart has worn many hats.
Township announces new managing director of community services
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Chief Administrative Officer Dan Wilson has announced the appointment of Adam Gilmore as the new managing director of community services, effective Nov. 3.
‘Discover Erin’ campaign wins national economic development award
ERIN – The Town of Erin’s economic development office has received an award from the Economic Development Association of Canada.
MTO contemplates new Highway 6 bridge over 401
PUSLINCH – The Ministry of Transportation is moving ahead with the third phase of improvements to Highways 6 and 401 between Guelph and Hamilton with a preliminary design and class environmental assessment study of the area.
Non-profit, grassroots groups invited to be part of giving guide
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The University of Guelph’s Student Volunteer Connections group is working on its annual Holiday Giving Guide, a digital publication that connects people with organizations in need of support.
Tractor Tug raises money for St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation
GUELPH – The 19th annual Tractor Tug at the University of Guelph on Nov. 4 raised funds for St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation and its Building Better Healthcare campaign.
Rockwood author named finalist for Governor General’s Literary Award
ROCKWOOD – Local author Kathy Stinson has been selected as one of five finalists for a Governor General Literary Award for her latest book 'The Rock and the Butterfly.'
County’s speed camera pilot program hits red light as province forces end to automated enforcement
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County's one-year pilot program evaluating automated speed enforcement at seven Wellington County school zones is meeting an untimely demise after the Doug Ford government passed legislation outlawing the cameras it previously introduced in 2019.
Blue Triton sells Aberfoyle, Hillsburgh wells to White Wolf
ABERFOYLE – White Wolf Property Management Inc. has purchased wells in Hillsburgh and Aberfoyle from Blue Triton Canada.
Elora Community Theatre announces 2025-26 ‘season of adventure’
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre officials are thrilled to raise the curtain on an exciting 2025/2026 season of adventure at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Engineering students visit Belwood Lake to measure methane levels
BELWOOD – Dr. Kyle Daun’s University of Waterloo Engineering students Mu-An Tsai, Avery Opalka, Ozge Gulsayin and Watcharakit Paengthai visited Belwood Lake on Oct. 27 to measure methane levels.
Guelph Arts Council Golden Anniversary Celebration
GUELPH – On Nov. 22, the Guelph Arts Council (GAC) will celebrate its 50th year with a gala event at its new home in the Old Quebec Street Shoppes.