GUELPH – Two Guelph high school students were educated about child pornography offences last month after they were found to have used an artificial intelligence program to create nude images of several classmates.
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Grinder Productions holding open auditions
ENNOTVILLE – Grinder Productions is holding open auditions on March 1 at the Ennotville Library and is looking for actors for a number of projects in the 2025 season and beyond. The company is casting for three confirmed shows in its “Anchors and Sails” season and is looking for additional talent f
Snowmobile season in full swing
FERGUS – Couple Paul and Kristen Carvalho enjoyed the cold weather weekend riding their snowmobiles around the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Feb. 1.
Crime Stoppers releases 2024 statistics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) officials say there were 668 tips provided to the program in 2024, either through its toll-free number (1-800-222-TIPS) or its website (csgw.tips).
Green Party Campaign kickoff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Green Party of Ontario kicked off the campaigns of party leader Mike Schreiner and Bronwynne Wilton at Schreiner’s office in Guelph on Jan. 29.
Young Evans stepping down as executive director of Compass
GUELPH – After almost a decade as executive director, Joanne Young Evans has decided to begin a new chapter and will be stepping away from her role at Compass Community Services.
Black Brilliance, Black Futures celebrated at UGDSB in February
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) recognizes and celebrates Black Brilliance and Black Futures during the month of February.
Erin resident wins $300,000 lottery prize
ERIN – Clinton Clifford of Erin is celebrating after winning a $300,000 prize with Instant Plinko.
Erin Hillsburgh Devils U11B team bring home bronze medals
ERIN – The Erin Hillsburgh Devils U11B team placed third at the CAN/AM Youth Challenge Cup in Lake Placid, New York on Jan. 26.
Acoustic Steel headlines Black History Month event at Wellington County museum
ABOYNE – Steel drums will ring out at Wellington County Museum and Archives on Feb. 16 during a special event in celebration of Black History Month.
Mapleton welcomes full-time IT manager Karl Jeffreys
MAPLETON – Karl Jeffreys has joined Mapleton staff as the township’s first IT manager.
Elora Community Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most famous and haunting stories to emerge from the 20th century.
Wellington County Museum opens new exhibit: Wash on Monday
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has announced the opening of Wash on Monday, a new exhibit exploring the evolution of laundry technology from the late 1800s to the 1950s.
BBBS kicks off Bowl For Kids campaign
WELLINGTON NORTH – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBSNW) is once again hosting its largest fundraiser, the Bowl For Kids Sake campaign.
Residents receive coronation medals
ACTON – Families and friends gathered in the Acton Town Hall Centre on Jan. 24 for a King Charles III Coronation Medal ceremony.