MAPLETON – A severed lot in Drayton may be rezoned from future development to residential to allow the construction of a house.
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Blessings to You Centre donates revenue to in-need organizations
MINTO – The Blessings to You Centre Palmerston donates its revenue to in-need community organizations.
School board chair was wrong: recording meetings is permitted
GUELPH – During a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on Jan. 13, a parent delegate used their cell phone to record an apology from associate director Tracy McLennan.
The Elora Singers and the Vancouver Chamber Choir set to perform joint concert in Guelph
GUELPH – Community members are invited to come and experience two Juno-nominated choirs – The Elora Singers led by artistic director Mark Vuorinen and the Vancouver Chamber Choir with artistic director Kari Turunen as they perform a special program of choral music at the Basilica of Our Lady Immacu
Puslinch seeking feedback on proposed donation policy
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township has launched a community engagement survey on the municipality’s proposed donation policy on EngagePuslinch.ca.
Kat Florence ‘Icons’ series features Jann Arden, chef Ron McKinlay of Canoe
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Kat Florence Icons series event on Jan. 17, featured food by chef Ron McKinlay of Canoe restaurant in Toronto, and music by singer/songwriter Jann Arden.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts dance showcase
CENTRE WELLINGTON– The Rhapsody Dance Project, a dance team from Waterloo, came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Jan. 17 to perform Ethereal: a Winter Showcase.
Committee members, chairs, external board members appointed at UGDSB
GUELPH – During its first meeting of the year, the Upper Grand District School Board confirmed committee rosters for the year and appointed committee chairs and external board members.
UGDSB releases accessibility standards policy for public feedback
GUELPH – The accessibility standards policy at the Upper Grand District School board has been updated and released for public feedback.
Police offer tips for driving in frigid temperatures
LONDON – Police are offering some safety tips for drivers in light of a polar vortex that descended upon southern Ontario this week, sending the region into a deep freeze.
Aypa Power donates undisclosed sum to local United Way campaign
GUELPH – It seems a plea for additional support from the local United Way caught the attention of a company hoping to build a battery storage facility just outside Fergus.
County, Guelph trying to address growing homelessness crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As rates of homelessness in Ontario continue to climb, local governments across the province are grappling with the growing crisis.
100 Women Who Care donated over $10,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice
CENTRE WELLINGTON – 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington donated $11,600 to the proposed Aboyne Rural Hospice (ARH) on Jan. 14.
Annual charity hockey game raises $2,000 for MRI+ Campaign
MINTO – Members of the Palmerston Firefighters Association took on the Wellington County OPP in an annual charity hockey game at Palmerston arena on Saturday night, and the clear winner was the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
Erin seeks nominations for 2025 Shamrock Awards
ERIN – It’s that time of year again.