GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomes Marylin Dawson as the new superintendent of student achievement.
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Monster fundraiser for Centre Wellington Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sensational Elora raised more than $16,000 during its Monster Month events – its most successful year ever, organizers say.
Hugh Black Bonspiel held at Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS – The Hugh Black Bonspiel at the Fergus Curling Club on Dec. 2 honoured the Black family, members of which were among the original settlers of Fergus.
Bingo tickets on sale for annual Guelph hospital fundraiser
GUELPH – Tickets are now on sale to attend Black Tie Bingo in support of Guelph General Hospital.
Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition open for entries
GUELPH – Early-stage Ontario agri-innovation start-ups are encouraged to participate in the second annual Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition.
Canada Summer Jobs 2024: Application period for employers now open
GUELPH – When young people have the skills and experience they need to join the workforce, both communities and the economy benefit.
Rockwood Dojo athletes compete in provincial tournament
ROCKWOOD - Athletes from the Rockwood Japan Karate Dojo joined over 100 competitors at a provincial tournament in Scarborough on Dec. 3.
Registration open for March Break Arts Explosion camp
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is excited to welcome back campers in-person for its annual March Break Arts Explosion Camp.
Lions Club Hall serves Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – Breakfast with Santa took place on Dec. 9 at the Lions Club’s Hall in Belwood.
Headwaters Arts Gallery presents Artful Giving
ALTON – Artful Giving is on now in the Headwaters Arts (HA) Gallery in the Alton Mill Arts Centre and runs until Jan. 7.
CUPE Local 255 presents cheques to Wellington County schools
WELLINGTON NORTH – Darin Schenk from CUPE Local 255 presented cheques to area schools for their breakfast programs.
Grades 9, 10 cut from College Heights to establish alternative high school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is cutting grades 9 and 10 from College Heights Secondary School to make room for an Alternative Education and Learning Centre Hub.
Andersons receive Wishbone Award for community Christmas dinner
MINTO – Organizers of a local event that brings hundreds together for fellowship and a Christmas Day meal are among the recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.
Guelph/Eramosa council seeks public feedback on increasing building fees
BRUCEDALE – Building permit fees in Guelph/Eramosa may be increasing by 15.6 per cent next year, and the public can provide feedback until Dec. 15.
Local farmer, 27, dies in farming accident
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Family, friends and the local farming community are mourning the loss of a young farmer in a tragic accident earlier this week.