GUELPH – Local philanthropists Ted and Neena Kohli are hoping with their donation of $500,000 to the Guelph General Hospital, others big or small will follow suit.
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Simone Kent enters election race in Wellington-Halton Hills
FERGUS – Fergus resident Simone Kent has entered the provincial election as the NDP candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Arts centre, Aboyne hospice partner for ‘Beyond Words’ speaker series event
ELORA – The Elora centre for the Arts and Aboyne Rural Hospice are set to present the second event in their joint Vibrant Visions speaker series, ‘Beyond Words: How the Arts Bring Meaning and Connection in Life’s Final Chapter.’
Incumbent Perth-Wellington PC candidate will attend debates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – It appears incumbent Perth-Wellington PC candidate Matthew Rae, unlike other candidates from his party, will attend debates in his riding leading up to the Feb. 27 provincial election.
Panelists share journeys of eating disorder recovery
GUELPH – Recovery is rarely an easy, linear path to a clear finish line, but it is something worth fighting for.
Mapleton joins Sustainable Waterloo Region’s impact network
MAPLETON – In September, Mapleton and Centre Wellington Townships created a new climate change coordinator position and hired former Mapleton councillor Martin Tamlyn to fill the role.
County replacing four bridges east of Arthur starting this spring
WELLINGTON NORTH – Drivers on Wellington Road 109 east of Arthur should expect delays this summer.
Bridge elected chair of board of health for another year
GUELPH – George Bridge was re-elected chair of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health at its inaugural meeting on Feb. 5.
Fergus Curling Club hosts Wilkin’s Ladies Bonspiel
FERGUS – The Wilkin’s Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Fergus Curling Club on Jan. 25 with the winning team coming from Collingwood.
Construction on new Guelph high school set to begin
GUELPH – An excavator is on site and construction is set to begin on Guelph’s new south end high school in the next few weeks.
Mapleton Seniors Centre for Excellence asks Minto for $10,000 annual funding
MINTO – The Mapleton Seniors Centre for Excellence asked council for its annual grant of $10,000 on Feb. 4.
Minto wins at ECDO President’s Dinner
MINTO – The Town of Minto’s Move to Minto business attraction campaign won the Business Attraction and Retention rural division award at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario President’s Dinner on Feb. 6.
Free skate, family fun
ABERFOYLE – Harrison, left, and Paul Gilmour enjoyed a free skate on Feb. 9 at the Optimist Recreation Centre, which is located beside the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle.
Police beat: Arthur man charged in recent prowling incident
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Arthur man has been charged after several residents reported a prowler here last weekend.
Guelph Humane Society reminder to keep pets indoors during extreme cold
GUELPH – With freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening for our furry companions to be outdoors. It’s important to take extra care of pets during the colder months to protect their health and well-being.