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
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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.
Report says it costs $273 per week for family of four to eat healthy
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health put a human face on its annual Nutritious Food Basket report outlining the real cost of eating a healthy diet in Guelph and Wellington County.
Cyclist dies after being hit by vehicle
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 86 in Guelph/Eramosa Township, on Dec. 7 at about 6:15pm.
It’s back to the drawing board for multi-use pad at Bissell Park
ELORA – The township did not receive a provincial grant to help with upgrades to the multi-use pad at Bissell Park, so the contentious issue returned to council on Dec. 2.
Wheels of Hope in desperate need of volunteer drivers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The demand for volunteer drivers continues for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program.
Centre Wellington council approves 3.7% tax increase in 2026
ELORA – The 2026 budget, approved by council on Dec. 2, includes operating expenses of $60.6 million and capital projects totalling $35.7 million.