WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, as weekend negotiations yielded ‘limited progress’.
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Launch of Season 2 of Teeny Tiny Stories a big deal for Elora creator
ELORA – Sky Hammond is riding high since TVOKids signed him to create a second season of Teeny Tiny Stories. Part two of the animated series launched on TVOKids’ YouTube channel in November and can be found on the channel.
Centre Wellington winter parking ban in effect
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township officials are reminding residents about overnight winter parking restrictions that came into effect on Nov. 1 and remain in place until March 31.
South Hanlon to be closed overnight Friday
GUELPH – Drivers who regularly make the southern part of the Hanlon Expressway part of their travels may have to find an alternate route on Friday night.
Elora Singers get in Christmas spirit with concerts, gift ideas
ELORA – If you’re thinking about Christmas, think about the Elora Singers.
Fergus resident collecting Pennies for Poverty
FERGUS – Fergus resident Randy Vaine has been collecting pennies for several months – a campaign he calls Pennies for Poverty.
Gift of Home event supports Wyndham House efforts to end youth homelessness
GUELPH – Celebrating the holiday season will help give young people a safe place to live when the Gift of Home event returns on Nov. 30.
‘Intoxicated’ woman arrested for assaulting Guelph officer
GUELPH – A Parry Sound woman faces charges after a Guelph Police officer was assaulted last Saturday.
Puslinch Santa Claus parade brought rain and shine
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch put on its Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 24 thanks to the participation of many individuals and community groups.
Gift hunters, book lovers flock to Elora Festival Christmas sale
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With more donated books than they could handle, the Elora Festival decided to host a second used book sale this year on Nov. 24 at the Fergus Legion.
Co-operators named one of Canada’s top 100 employers
GUELPH – Co-operators was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada on Nov. 15.
Applications open for Canada SummerJobs program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater announced on Nov. 19 that the employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program is now open.
Black Tie Bingo fundraiser moves to April; tickets on sale now
GUELPH – Tickets are now on sale for one of the region’s premier events, Black Tie Bingo, a fundraising gala in support of Guelph General Hospital.
Fergus Grand Theatre announces 10 Minute Playwriting Contest
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre has announced its inaugural 10 Minute Play Contest, to be presented in conjunction with the World Theatre Day 2025 festivities at the theatre on March 27.
Catholic school board picks next year’s chair, vice chair
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees selected their chair and vice chair for the coming year at a board policy and corporate services meeting on Nov. 18.