CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once more the students of Maranatha Christian School joined the Fergus Lions Club for an annual roadside cleanup on Oct. 18.
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 229 Elora donates to Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association
ELORA – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 229 Elora donated $500 to the equipment program of the Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association on Oct. 31.
UGDSB launches plan for sustainability, climate action
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a new sustainability and climate action plan for 2025 to 2030.
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot in Belwood for November
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving to the Belwood waste facility and will be there for the month of November.
First-ever ‘Hike 4 Horses’ event a success
PUSLINCH - Hudson Bowman, 10, crossed the finish line in 22 minutes and 18 seconds for a 5km in benefit of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre on Oct. 19.
Elora library hosts ceramic poppies workshop
ELORA – The Elora Public Library hosted a two-session ceramic poppy workshop where guests could create poppies on Oct. 4 and paint them on Oct. 25.
Hospice Wellington raises over $51,000
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington marked a milestone last month with a celebration honouring 45 years in the community.
Cheering from the big screen at World Series game
TORONTO – Callum Sweeting was on the big screen at game one of the World Series at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 24.
“Hooves for Hospice” raises $10,000
FERGUS – The 8th annual “Hooves for Hospice” ride in support of Hospice Wellington raised $10,000. Thirty participants rode to raise funds on Oct. 18.
Weightlifting fundraiser to support Guelph women’s shelter Nov. 15
GUELPH – Weightlifters of all levels of experience and ability are invited to She Lifts for an afternoon of lectures designed to empower and uplift young girls in sport.
Wellington County museum services
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting two events to commemorate those who have fallen in battle, from the First World War to Afghanistan.
Salem kindergartners learn to bake at Geddes Street Market
ELORA – Salem Public School students in Tessa Heffernan’s kindergarten class got a behind-the-scenes look at preparing treats at the Geddes Street Market on Oct. 29.
Remembrance Day services
Aberfoyle The Optimist Club of Puslinch is hosting its Remembrance Day service at the Puslinch…
Music teacher performs alongside Pharrell Williams at World Series
GUELPH – A music teacher at Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) performed at the opening game of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ultimate Burger Battle begins as eight restaurants take part in United Way fundraiser
GUELPH – What brings great local food and giving back to the community together?