GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, along with commiity partners, is launching a local 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence campaign.
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Elora’s Parade of Lights ready to roll Nov. 29
ELORA – The closure of Colborne Street for construction is causing a “hiccup” for the Elora Lions, who are deep into planning the Elora Santa Claus Parade.
Puslinch kicks off parade season Nov. 23
ABERFOYLE – Santa will be greeted with silver and gold, and glitz and shimmer, when he arrives in Aberfoyle for his annual parade.
Bilton wins International Shuffleboard Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Myrna Bilton was recently awarded the International Shuffleboard Association (ISA) Lifetime Achievement award in Germany after being the ISA president for nine years.
7080 Rotary e Club presents first Community Hero Award
FERGUS – The 7080 Rotary e Club has started a new program called the Community Hero Award to recognize and celebrate a local persom at least once a quarter.
Christian high school holds festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Emmanuel Christian High School hosted the Emmanuel Community Festival on Nov. 15.
Local artist leads workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Local artist and art educator Erin Perry lead a workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Nov. 16 called Art You Can Eat, But You Can’t Actually Eat It! to a group of enthusiastic students.
Social service agency employee assaulted
GUELPH – A man was arrested after an employee of a social service agency was assaulted last week.
Rockwood veteran donates handmade chess set to Guelph high school
GUELPH – Rockwood veteran Jacques De Winter served as a United Nations Peacekeeper in 1965 stationed in Cyprus.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Seniors get a digital boost with funding from Retired Teachers of Ontario
KITCHENER – For some seniors, especially those with cognitive challenges, technology can feel overwhelming.
Poverty elimination group changes name, focus to reflect collaborative approach
GUELPH – The Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination has changed its name to the Guelph and Wellington Poverty Elimination Collaborative (PEC).
Catholic school board recognizes students
GUELPH – Four high school students were lauded during a recent Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting for commendable contributions to their school communities.
Public health’s infection control training program gaining popularity
GUELPH – What started as a measure during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the spread of infection in long-term care and congregate setting homes, has become a regular program at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Guelph resident wins $50,000
GUELPH – David Hodge of Guelph won $50,000 with Instant Cash in Multi-Win.