ELORA – The lights in the Green Space in Elora will stay on a little longer after council agreed to amend the seasonal lighting agreement with Kat Florence Canada.
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University of Guelph exhibit highlights history of Black educators
GUELPH – University of Guelph professor Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie has put together a traveling exhibit highlighting local Black educators and their contributions to the past, present and future of education in and around Guelph.
Province grants funding to house 13 homeless youth
GUELPH – Thirteen new housing units for youth experiencing homelessness are coming to Guelph thanks to provincial funding for which the county almost didn’t apply.
Family Day activities to fill Centre 2000 on Feb. 17
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin, in collaboration with the town, will be hosting a Family Day fundraiser packed with activities for all ages on Feb. 17.
Police beat: Centre Wellington resident faces gun, assault charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have charged a local resident with assault and possession of a gun following an incident here last week.
Compass offering mental health therapy sessions at reduced rates
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is proud to announce the launch of a new reduced-rate mental health therapy program, offering necessary mental health supports to individuals in Guelph and Wellington County at an affordable price.
Ontario farmers appreciate risk management program funding increase
GUELPH – Ontario farmers are expressing their support for a Jan. 28 announcement that the provincial government is expanding risk management funding for farmers.
Wellington Heights students showcase artistic talents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Senior art students at Wellington Heights Secondary School wrapped up their semester with an exhibition of artwork created throughout the term.
Nominations now open for Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Awards of Excellence.
Owners of Powerline Electronics to retire after 40 years
GUELPH – Cousins Tim Huck and Brad Madigan, owners of Powerline Electronics in Guelph, have announced their plans to retire after 40 years in the business.
Council approves budgets for Arthur, Mount Forest BIAs
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved the 2025 tax levies for businesses in the Arthur and Mount Forest business improvement areas (BIAs).
Family physician recognized for ‘outstanding’ care
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Patients across Ontario were invited, by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), to nominate their family doctors for a patient recognition award.
Elora outdoor rink a hit for hockey fans
ELORA – An outdoor rink in Elora was the place to be last weekend for many hockey enthusiasts.
Erin resident wins $50,000 with Ontario 49
ERIN – Ingrid VanDaalen of Erin is celebrating after winning an Ontario 49 second prize worth $50,000 in a Nov. 30 draw.
Minto Pride’s drag bingo night debuts at Palmerston Legion
MINTO – Drag queens and kings will be making their way to Palmerston for drag bingo, an adults-only event packed with performances and prizes.