GUELPH – City police are reminding people to be careful when interacting with strangers after a woman had her necklace stolen while providing directions to a child.
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Exhibition celebrates Guelph-Wellington’s emerging artists
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council is inviting the public to this year’s Guelph Emerging Artist Mentorship Project Exhibition, Vanishing Points.
Agricultural Hall of Fame gala welcomes new inductees
TORONTO – Four accomplished Canadians were aptly celebrated for their lifelong contributions to advancing Canadian agriculture when they were formally inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on Nov. 2 at a ceremony in Toronto, Ontario.
Louise Marshall emergency department closed Saturday
MOUNT FOREST – According to a press release from North Wellington Health Care, which operates the Mount Forest hospital, the department was to close on Dec. 7 between 12 and 9pm.
Women in Crisis marks 35th anniversary of Montreal Massacre
GUELPH – Remembering matters. Memorializing matters. And standing up against femicide really matters, said public educator Cindy McMann at the Dec. 6 vigil organized by Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
Chris White elected Wellington County warden by fellow councillors
GUELPH – Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White will once again occupy the warden’s seat on Wellington County council, following his election by fellow county council members at a special meeting on Dec. 6.
Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team receives one of 100 new doctors
MINTO – Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones joined MPP for Perth-Wellington Matthew Rae in Palmerston to announce the addition of 100 new family doctors coming to serve rural and northern communities starting in 2025.
Centre Wellington looking at 3.5% tax increase in 2025
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Homeowners in Centre Wellington are likely facing a 3.49 per cent increase in the township portion of their property tax bill after council approved the recommendation at its committee of the whole meeting on Dec. 3.
UGDSB updating policies on celebrations, naming schools
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking feedback on two policies.
Grassroots Response opens guest house outside of Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grassroots Response, based in Waterloo Region, has opened a new guest house just outside of Elora.
Suicide crisis line enters its second year in service locally
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Compass Community Services is marking one year of providing people in the community and across the country access to life-saving support through three easy-to-remember numbers: 9-8-8.
Council supports raising taxes to increase service at Mount Forest Cemetery
KENILWORTH – Increasing service at the Mount Forest Cemetery to allow for Saturday burials could mean a slight tax rate increase in 2025 for Wellington North residents.
Angel wings soaring at Heritage River
ELORA – Hand-crafted angel wing key chain ornaments have been flying off the shelves at Heritage River Retirement Residence, with proceeds going to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Christmas Wonderland Home Tour to benefit Fergus Curling Club
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.
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.