WELLINGTON COUNTY – In response to the increased demand for efficient and climate-resistant homes, Wellington County is offerinjg advanced training to local building and renovation industry professionals this fall.
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Autism Dog Services receive grants to assist puppy training
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Autism Dog Services (ADS) is the recipient of awarded grants from the Sifton Family Foundation, The Patterson Foundation and The George Lunan Foundation to assist in puppy training classes and programs.
Garth Brooks tribute band to perform in St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS - Garth Brooks tribute band Fresh Horses will perform at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on Nov. 18 at 2pm and 7:30pm.
Centre Wellington Fire Rescue holds open house
ELORA - Centre Wellington Fire Rescue held an open house at the Elora station on Oct. 14.
Hooves for Hospice in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once again, Lynn Smillie and Peter Creighton opened their property on 4th Line in Centre Wellington to horse riders for the annual Hooves for Hospice event on Oct. 14.
Close to 8,000 charges laid during ‘Operation Impact’ campaign on long weekend
ORILLIA – Four people lost their lives in separate vehicle collisions on OPP-patrolled roads and one boater was killed over the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Police beat: Over $230,000 worth of copper wire stolen – OPP
CLIFFORD – Police are asking for help to identify and capture two “persons of interest” in a theft investigation.
’We are All Treaty People’ author Maurice Switzer visits WCDSB
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomed Maurice Switzer, author of the book We Are All Treaty People, to visit with Indigenous students and friends, speak at the Indigenous Family Night, and present to administrators and educators from Oct. 17 to 19.
Elora Fergus Edge Ringette Association receives new jerseys for the season
ELORA – On Oct. 5 at 6pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, children from the Fun1 league of the Elora Fergus Edge Ringette Association received their new jerseys for the season.
‘Take the Stress out of IBS’ program offered online this fall
GUELPH - Take the Stress out of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is being offered in an on-line format this fall to help adults of all ages decrease symptoms of IBS or a stressed stomach that have flared up during COVID19.
Water tower refurbishment celebrated in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A modest-sized group gathered at the base of the water tower here on Oct. 13 to celebrate the completion of the three-month refurbishment project.
Guelph Black Heritage Society launches ‘Mind Your Mind’ certificate program
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society, in collaboration with NEUROorganics and The Kween Company, has announced the ‘Mind Your Mind – Relearn. Reprogram. Relief. certificate program.
Conference aims to help parents with children who have learning disabilities
GUELPH – Are you looking for tools and strategies to support your child’s learning?
Wellington County provides bursaries to four students from area schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four north Wellington students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement, or financial need.
Youth Road Safety Grant program launched during National Teen Driver Safety Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Safe Communities Wellington County (SCWC) is partnering with Parachute, Canada’s national injury prevention organization, to present the eleventh annual National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) from Oct. 15 to 21.