WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.
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Puslinch council approves budget; taxes to increase by 4.1%
PUSLINCH – If Puslinch residents don’t like the 4.1 per cent tax increase for 2024 approved by council on Feb. 7, well, it could have been worse.
Province provides funding for primary health care expansion in Minto
CLIFFORD – The Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team (MMFHT) will be able to provide primary health care to hundreds of additional residents after receiving more than a half-million dollars in provincial funding to add two nurse practitioners, a practical nurse and a receptionist to the team’s roster.
Council appoints new tile drain inspector, approves Everton subdivision credit reduction
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council sat for a brief meeting on Feb. 5.
Wellington Catholic school events, initiatives highlighted
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees and senior administrators attended their monthly board meeting on Feb. 5.
UGDSB approves updated policies
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved two revised policies, pertaining to student fees and Indigenous education, during the board meeting on Jan. 30.
Chris White to lead GRCA board for another term
CAMBRIDGE – Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White will continue in his role as chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority for another term.
Madison Galloway releases new blues-rock anthem: Love Like Yours
FERGUS – Fergus artist Madison Galloway, is releasing another blues-rock single, Love Like Yours.
3D exhibition immersive Journey to the Metaverse
ELORA – Immerse yourself in alternate reality with Journey to the Metaverse, in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Police beat: OPP observes driver with flashing green light
ARTHUR – Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a Vaughan resident they say is responsible for stealing a bank card from a vehicle here last September.
UGDSB encourages students to ‘get moving’ for Winter Walk Month
GUELPH – February is Winter Walk Month and Feb. 7 was Winter Walk Day.
Ontario Veterinary College faculty members honoured
GUELPH – Dr. Shane Bateman and Dr. Jason Coe, veterinarians at the the University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) were both celebrated with Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) awards.
Mustangs White beat Mustangs Purple in Winter Classic Tournament
ORANGEVILLE – The Grand River Mustangs U18 White took home the gold in a tight game against their friendly rivals Grand River Mustangs U18 Purple at the Winter Classic Tournament in Orangeville Feb. 2 to 4.
Guelph Community Foundation distributes over $100,00 in grants to local charities
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF) distributed $2.5 million dollars to community organizations in 2023.
Volunteers needed for patient and family advisory council at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is recruiting volunteers to join its patient and family advisory council.