ELORA – On Jan. 2, members of the Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club (CWCDC) had the Elora Gorge as their stage.
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Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora celebrates the holidays
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora put on a big party prior to Christmas at the Fergus Legion Branch 275 for children attending Kids Ability programs in Centre Wellington.
Centre Wellington residents hit the slopes
ABOYNE – A hill at the Wellington County Museum and Archives was the place to be for tobogganing fun on the morning of Jan. 3.
UGDSB director highlights successes of 2024-25 school year
GUELPH – Momentum is the word director of education Peter Sovran says best characterizes the 2024-25 school year at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Family Day Winter Classic returns to Puslinch Feb. 14-16
PUSLINCH – Organizers are encouraging residents to bundle up and join the Optimist Club of Puslinch for one of the community’s favorite Family Day traditions. Since 2013, the Optimist Club has hosted a weekend packed with fun and community spirit for all ages.
Drinking and driving
GUELPH – On Dec. 24 at about 7:40am, Guelph Police were called to a collision.
New Year’s Day levee at the Fergus Legion
FERGUS – As every New Year’s Day comes around, the incoming president of the Fergus Legion holds a levee to reminisce about the Legion’s accomplishments in the past year and what the Legion has planned for the next year.
Storybrook ice rink looking for community volunteers
FERGUS – The Storybrook ice rink, located at Kirvan Park, is on the hunt for community volunteers to help maintain the ice this winter.
Police beat: Careless driving charge in crash
MAPLETON – A London resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a crash last week that sent three people to hospital.
BB gun pointed at officers
GUELPH – A Guelph woman faces assault and weapons charges after officers responding to a call had a gun pointed at them.
Winter sowing workshops offer outlet for frustrated gardeners
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Native Plant Gardening (CWNPG) is hosting two workshops this winter to get gardeners in the groove well in advance of the spring thaw.
Hazardous waste depot moves to Aberfoyle
ABERFOYLE – The mobile household hazardous waste depot has moved to the Aberfoyle waste facility for the month of January and will be open to Wellington County residents on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 8am and 4pm.
New province-wide recycling model begins
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Jan. 1, Wellington County’s residential collection program is fully managed by Circular Materials Ontario, along with Waste Management and Recycling Services.
Minto’s Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve event cancelled
PALMERSTON – Organizers say they are "very disappointed to make the difficult decision to cancel the event, as Fire and Ice is a much-loved community celebration."
Tow truck driver dies two days after being struck by vehicle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A tow truck driver has died two days after a being hit by a vehicle while trying to assist another motorist.