GUELPH – Policies about child abuse and protection, safe schools, safe arrival, accessibility, external research projects and community planning and facility partnerships have been updated.
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Compass Community Services celebrates Joanne Young Evans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Joanne Young Evans, executive director of Compass Community Services, is leaving the organization and on April 11 there was a celebration of her years of service.
Fergus Highland Rugby Club host a ‘Give it a Try’ session
FERGUS – Fergus Highland Rugby Club hosted a ‘Give it a Try’ session at Victoria Park in Fergus on April 12, with more than 40 youth attending.
Amid tariff-related chaos, nine-in-10 Canadians concerned about domestic recession in next year
ONTARIO – While Canada and most of the rest of the world have evidently received a reprieve in the ongoing trade war with the United States, which appears to have picked a much larger battle with China, few Canadians are feeling mollified.
Racinsky named parliamentary assistant to Minister of Red Tape Reduction
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Joseph Racinsky headed to Queen’s Park after the Feb. 27 provincial election and landed the job as parliamentary assistant to Andrea Khanjin, the Minister of Red Tape Reduction.
Hanover Civic Theatre presents its production Bare Bear Bones
HANOVER – Bare Bear Bones by Michael Grant is set to open at the Hanover Civic Theatre on April 25 with a celebratory mix and mingle starting at 6pm in the community hall. The show follows at 7:30pm in the theatre and is an age of majority event. Will Norm and Ruth have a glamping holdiday? Both of
Hawks’ Nest announces new sponsor
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) have announced Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) as the fourth corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Nearly 100 attended Mayor’s Breakfast in Arthur on April 10
ARTHUR – Mayor Andy Lennox welcomed nearly 100 residents, business owners and community stakeholders to the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 10 at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presented its version of Alice in Wonderland at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 12.
Mapleton’s Mitchel Walker has dream RAM Rodeo season
MAPLETON – From zero to top of the leader board, Mapleton cowboy Mitchel Walker won big at the 2024 RAM Rodeo awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
New volunteer program at Ignatius Jesuit Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Ignatius Jesuit Centre, just north of Guelph on Highway 6, has started a new volunteer program and held two volunteer fairs last week.
Catholic school board approves updated policies on purchasing, religious accommodation
GUELPH – Policies about purchasing and religious accommodation have been updated and approved by the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB).
Kiwanis music festival continues
GUELPH – The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph has announced its 2025 Festival, with officials promising a celebration of young musical talent and artistic achievement. The Festival provides a platform for young musicians to showcase their skills, receive valuable feedback from experienced adjudic
Palmerston pedestrian struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
PALMERSTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Main Street West in Palmerston, on April 15 at about 12pm.
Phase two of St. David Street reconstruction now underway
FERGUS – Phase two goes from 50 metres north of Garafraxa Street to Edinburgh Avenue, but this work will be done in two phases as well, to minimize disruption, township officials say.