GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released proposed calendars for the 2024-25 school year and is welcoming feedback from students, families and staff.
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Centre Wellington Riverhawks host Family Day ‘Try Lacrosse’ event
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Over 45 participants, ranging in age from three to 14, attended the Centre Wellington Riverhawks “Try Lacrosse” event at the Centre Welington Community Sportsplex on Family Day.
Stone United Church launches Spring Wellness Series
BRUCEDALE – Stone United Chuch is offering a Spring Wellness Series, with six guest speakers presenting at the Guelph/Eramosa church from February to May.
Canadian farm sector income expected to reach new records
OTTAWA – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024.
OFA Viewpoint: Federation supports planning for next generation of farmers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Farm succession planning comes with layers of complexity
9th annual Groundhog Bonspiel held at Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS - Piping teams onto the ice continues to be the tradition at the Fergus Curling Club
The Price is Right making appearance at Centre in the Square
KITCHENER – Centre in the Square will play host to The Price is Right Live interactive stage show on March 25 and March 26 at 7:30pm.
Piano sensation Connor Mahon, 12, to perform benefit concert
GUELPH — The Connor Mahon and Friends: Concert in support of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.
Following in her father’s footsteps led to an amazing view of the world and a fitting finale for his retirement
CENTRE WELLINGTON – It’s not unusual for a child to follow in a parent’s footsteps as they plan their future career, and in the Marfleet household, flying runs in the family.
Family Day fun in Puslinch
ABERFOYLE – The Optimist Club of Puslinch’s Family Day event featured a variety of activities, including a magic show, face painting, human bowling, a marshmallow roast, archery, a giant slingshot and safety demonstrations from the Puslinch Fire Department at the Puslinch Community and Optimist Recr
Council approves balcony addition at former Commercial Hotel
ELORA – Don Kogen couldn’t be more pleased that Centre Wellington council is allowing he and his wife Kristy Hillis to add a balcony to the former Commercial Hotel at 43 Mill St. W. in Elora after originally being turned down.
Town of Erin hires former Orangeville mayor as new CAO
ERIN – The Town of Erin has hired former Orangeville mayor and Dufferin County warden Rob Adams as the town’s new CAO. The selection was announced in a Feb. 20 press release that noted Adams is expected to start with the municipality on March 11.
Township exploring options to pay for wastewater treatment plant upgrade
KENILWORTH – If the Wellington North community of Arthur is to see more development, the township must upgrade the capacity of its wastewater treatment plant. But the question of how to pay for the $13.5-million estimated cost for a second-phase upgrade looms large.
Local doctor recruiting efforts showing some success
FERGUS – The local physician recruitment team has had some success in 2023, attracting several physicians to fill holes in the staffing schedule.
Wellington Advertiser nominated for 2023 OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in Ontario in its circulation class for the fifth straight year.