WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot is moving to the Riverstown Waste Facility for the month of December and will be open to Wellington County residents on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 8am and 4pm.
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WCDSB staff learn about human trafficking, internet child exploitation
GUELPH – Human trafficking and internet child exploitation are increasing at an alarming rate, according to Guelph Police.
Guest storyteller to appear at Guelph Civic Museum
GUELPH – The Guelph Guild of Storytellers is set to host its next gathering, Tales from the Hill, at the Guelph Civic Museum on Dec. 11 at 7pm.
Gospel music on its way to Guelph
GUELPH – The excitement is building for Joy In The City 7, A Gospel Christmas Celebration.
Theatre Guild announces casting call for Having Hope at Home
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is holding an open casting this week for a comedy production to be staged in the spring of 2026.
Local students achieve higher-than-average EQAO results
GUELPH – Both local school boards saw improvements across all categories of tests from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for the 2024-25 school year. The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) surpassed provincial averages in every category, while the Wellington Catholic Dis
Santa arrives early in Fergus
FERGUS – The Fergus Santa Claus Parade took place on Dec. 6 in downtown Fergus.
Erin Legion hosts 3rd annual Christmas Market
ERIN – Shoppers could find hand-crafted and unique gift ideas at the Erin Legion’s 3rd annual Christmas Market on Dec. 6.
Over $145,000 granted to 30 charities through Guelph Community Foundation’s program
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation’s board and staff have announced the Community Grants recipients for 2025.
Tree of Remembrance honours deceased loved ones this holiday season
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is inviting the community to join its Tree of Remembrance tradition.
Cree professor, author Sean Lessard visits Wellingon Catholic District School Board
GUELPH – Sean Lessard is a Woodland Cree author, researcher, public speaker and associate professor specializing in Indigenous education at the University of Alberta.
Donor to double hospital donations until Dec. 31
ABOYNE – Good deeds abound during the holidays and Groves Hospital Foundation officials say they have received an exciting surprise.
Ride Well rural transit program improves accessibility
ABOYNE – The county’s rural transit program, Ride Well, now offers accessible transportation options for residents across the county and Guelph.
LCBO thief sentenced to five years in prison
GUELPH – Police say a man responsible for stealing more than $300,000 in products from LCBO stores across the province has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Local man collects 300 pounds of pop can tabs for Legion, Guelph Giants
ELORA – Eric Huber does a lot of collecting in his retirement – items he delivers to charities, items for international relief efforts – and pop can tabs he sells to a scrap yard, dividing the cash between the Elora Legion and the Guelph Giants.