ABOYNE – Cliff is a “certified good boy,” said Wellington Terrace recreational therapist Caitlyn Cheyne.
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Portage Ontario opens new office
GUELPH – May 25 marked the opening of Portage Ontario’s Guelph office for youth and families living with substance use disorder.
Adventurer known for canoeing expeditions, metallic miniatures
ELORA – George Caesar has been embarking on canoe trips for 75 years.
Tim Hortons raises $183,000 with Smile Cookie Campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Tim Hortons restaurants in Guelph and Wellington County collectively raised $183,000 through the national Smile Cookie campaign, including over $30,000 at the Fergus and Elora locations.
Robert Munsch among storytellers at this year’s Tea ‘n Tales series
GUELPH - The Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers are delighted to announce that Tea ‘n’ Tales is back for its 15th season, and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Rotary Club of Guelph donates $288,000 to The Grove
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rotary Club of Guelph Charitable Foundation is donating $288,000 to support The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Wellington Guelph’s newest youth wellness centre.
PIN Volunteer Centre holding final meeting
GUELPH – The board of Directors of Guelph’s People and Information Network (PIN) will hold its final annual general meeting on June 22 at 10C Shared Space on Carden Street in Guelph at 4:30pm.
Centre Wellington hosts Ontario Shuffleboard Association Tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club held a successful Ontario Shuffleboard Association Tournament with people attending from all over Ontario.
Tree walkers explore Elora
Three times a year the NeighbourWoods group sponsors a walk in Centre Wellington as a chance to get out, enjoy the fresh air, and learn more about the trees and fauna in the area.
Upcoming auditions for two shows with Elmira Theatre Company
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is looking for actors to audition for two upcoming productions: Ed’s Garage and Pearl Gidley.
Research award recipient will tackle livestock disease
ELORA – University of Guelph researcher Emma Borkowski, who is focusing on a pathogens in ruminant livestock is the winner of this year’s Early Career Research Award.
Special Recognition for Erin Agricultural Society volunteer Eileen Brown
Volunteer recognition – Eileen Brown, a long-time volunteer of more than 42 years with the Erin Agricultural Society, was acknowledged for her dedication at the Erin Fairgrounds on June 11.
Wellington Creates meeting June 15
GUELPH – Wellington Creates, a network of creatives and economic leaders interested in bringing film, music and television productions to Wellington County, is meeting at the Wellington County Library Hillsburgh Branch (9 Station Street) on June 15 from 6 to 8:30pm.
Elora Centre for the Arts receives generous donation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 6, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,300 to the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Group offers information to help seniors with mental health
TORONTO – The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) has practical tools for older adults, their families, and health care providers to better support their mental well-being.