CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township was recently notified it will receive funding through the Ministry of Transportation’s 2023-24 Connecting Links Program, with a contribution of $2,849,176 toward the reconstruction of St. David Street North (Highway 6) from St. Andrew Street to Edinburgh Avenue.
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Centre Wellington District High School “soak a teacher” in support of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life
‘Soak a teacher’ – Students at Centre Wellington District High School had the opportunity to “soak a teacher” on April 14 in support of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life.
Erin man charged with assaulting spouse
ERIN – A local man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm following an incident earlier this month involving his spouse.
Police beat: Spousal assault charge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 13 at about 9:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a Centre Wellington address.
Planting season in 2022 was great; Trees for Guelph hopes 2023 will be even better
GUELPH - Trees for Guelph says 2022 was its best planting season ever.
With job market still tight many workers continue to resist a return to the office
VANCOUVER – Canada’s federal government recently joined corporate behemoths Amazon and Disney in announcing a mandatory return (at least part-time) to the office.
Sticks and Stones Bonspiel
Curling stick - A Sticks and Stones bonspiel held recently at the Fergus Curling Club saw a club from Guelph crowned the winners.
Rotary Club of Guelph hosting film screening, Earth Day tree planting
GUELPH - The Rotary Club of Guelph is screening the film Call of the Forest at the Bookshelf Cinema for Earth Day, an event the club hopes will build excitement for the planting of a new forest in Guelph.
Plant a tree, build a forest to sequester carbon on Earth Day
GUELPH – A new almost 10-acre forest is planned in Guelph through a partnership between the City of Guelph, Trees for Guelph, and the Rotary Club of Guelph.
Mulch sale set for May 26
GUELPH - The Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers mulch sale returns to Guelph on May 26 from 9am to 12pm at JL’s Home Hardware (575 Wellington Street West).
Lutheran church in Ayton set to celebrate 70th year
AYTON – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 552 Louisa St., Ayton will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary on June 4.
Guelph Humane Society Walk-a-thon wags its way back after long hiatus
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Happy Trails Walk-a-thon, taking place on June 4.
LOTTO 6/49 big win for Guelph resident
Big win – Deborah Canute of Guelph can “find her possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $106,665 in the March 15 draw.
Hensall Co-op Strong Communities Initiative offering $10,000 grants
HENSALL – Hensall Co-op is offering grants through its Strong Communities Initiative.
Ipsos surveying Wellington residents’ satisfaction levels
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington will be conducting its first corporate satisfaction survey. The survey will begin in late April and run until late May.