BELWOOD – The problem in Kathy Sievert’s home is not the number of Christmas trees she has on display – and there are 50 this year. It’s the number of tree ornaments she and her daughter have collected over the years.
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MPP Matthew Rae’s agri-tourism bill referred for final reading
TORONTO – A private member’s bill from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae meant to help promote agricultural tourism in the province has been referred to the Legislative Assembly for its third and final reading.
Puslinch growth target is 600 new homes by 2051
PUSLINCH – Wellington County has determined that Puslinch needs 600 more homes to meet its housing obligations to 2051.
Feds scrap plan to tax carbon tax rebate for small businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Less than 24 hours after the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) announced the federal government’s plan to tax the carbon tax rebate for small businesses on Nov. 12, finance minister Chrystia Freeland took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the government’s rever
University of Guelph’s Volunteer Connections releases annual Holiday Giving Guide
GUELPH – For a second year running, a group at the University of Guelph (U of G) has compiled a Holiday Giving Guide to connect people with organizations seeking donations and volunteers.
Russel Cox makes $3.45-million donation to Centre Wellington Community Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Randall Howard, chair of the Centre Wellington Community Foundation Board of Directors, announced a record-breaking single gift of $3.45 million from benefactor Russel Cox, a local business icon and philanthropist.
Holiday fundraiser grants wishes for kids with significant medical challenges
GUELPH – Guelph Wish Fund for Children has launched a new holiday giving campaign aimed at getting donors to sponsor "wishes" for the children with significant medical challenges the organization supports.
Rae announces over $943,000 to support local agribusinesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced $943,123.32 in provincial funding to assist dozens of agri-food businesses and farm families enhance their biosecurity capabilities on Nov. 29.
Operation Christmas Child wraps up 13th year
WELLINGTON COUNTY –The Operation Christmas Child Hanover and Area Team was thrilled to see the successful loading of over 6,000 shoebox gifts from Grey, Bruce, Wellington, Huron, Perth and Dufferin Counties.
Veterans’ coffee hour
GUELPH – Every Friday morning at Branch 234 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Guelph, members have a “veterans’ coffee hour.”
Joy in the City, a gospel Christmas celebration
GUELPH – Get ready for a gospel music experience with Joy in the City 6 - a gospel Christmas celebration on Dec. 14.
Guelph River Run Centre announces 2024/25 Lots On season
GUELPH – The River Run Centre in Guelph has announced the return of Lots On, a seven month theatre celebration featuring live music, dance, comedy, and other live artistic performances. The Lots On season will be presented in nine artistic series beginning with River Run’s inaugural Movement – The
Citizens awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario, presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to recipients in the Senate of Canada Chamber last week.
Spring Street parking prohibition set to change
ERIN – On Nov. 28 council approved an amendment to a town parking bylaw due to safety concerns raised by residents and customers of area businesses.
ROI introduces the 2024 Rural Change Makers
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 2024 young leaders of change who have begun their leadership learning journey together through the Rural Change Makers (RCM) program.