CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce will kick off its Awards of Excellence week with the Launch Lunch, an event to recognize long-serving businesses in the community.
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Wightman celebrates 115 years
CLIFFORD – Wightman has begun a celebration of 115 years in the telecommunications business.
Hike for Hospice back for 2023
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is holding its annual Hike for Hospice fundraiser on June 4 at Riverside Park in Guelph.
County long-term care home recognized for ‘Wellington Wishes’ program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home was honoured with the Supporting Seniors Award at the AdvantAge Ontario annual convention in Toronto on April 21.
Erin Rotary Club donates medical supplies to Ukraine
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin has committed $1,000 to Project Volya, an initiative led by three Canadian volunteers on the ground in Ukraine.
Volunteer recruitment night at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Volunteer event – Local fairs and festivals are desperately seeking volunteers, so they pooled their resources and held a volunteer recruitment night at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on April 20.
UGDSB and WCDSB come together for Special Olympics
GUELPH – Special Olympics offer an “opportunity for students of all abilities to be celebrated for who they are and recognized for all they can do,” said special education resource teacher Nicole Hearn.
Guelph and District dog show draws crowds to Fergus
FERGUS – The annual Guelph and District Kennel Club’s dog show returned to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex over the weekend.
Tree planting for Earth Day
Planting trees – Getting the jump on Earth Day by planing trees at the County of Wellington Museum and Archives on April 21
OPP looks for help to solve thefts at undisclosed businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Local police are looking for help to identify those responsible for recent thefts here.
Spring Fling Cabaret at the Crown
HARRISTON – A Spring Fling Cabaret by TroyBoy entertainment on April 29 is the latest show to hit the stage at the Crown Harriston.
Police beat: Resident hospitalized with serious injuries from assault
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A local resident was hospitalized after being assaulted by two people here.
Ms-Beauty set to open doors in new downtown Harriston location
HARRISTON – After nearly a dozen years in business locally, Ms-Beauty Med+Salon, Spa, Laser and Foot Care Clinic has opened in a spacious new downtown location here.
Public invited to awards reception for Minto Arts council juried art show
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council’s 2023 Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto.
Gold at Western Region Ringette Championships
Ringette champs – The Fun 3 Black (Wheeler) had a 7-4 victory against the Guelph Predators to…