DRAYTON – On Nov. 1, Wellington Junior Farmers hosted their Annual Community Supper at Drayton Reformed Church.
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Annual Big Book Sale gives big thanks
GUELPH — The Friends of the Guelph Public Library extend thanks to everyone who made the 17th Annual Big Book Sale a success.
Guelph marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Join Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis on Dec. 6 at 2pm at Marianne’s Park (176 Gordon St.), to remember the 14 women killed in the École Polytechnique Massacre in 1989 and honour those who lost their lives to femicide in 2025.
Danú coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Irish ensemble Danú is set to perform An Emerald Isle Christmas at the Guelph River Run Centre on Dec. 5 at 8pm.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington group presented a cheque for $12,300 to Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington on Nov. 25.
Beloved holiday tradition returns: a very Charlie Brown concert
GUELPH – A beloved holiday soundtrack returns to River Run’s Main Stage for what has become a holiday tradition.
Minto Minor Hockey’s U11 Mad Dogs place first at Regional Silver Stick Tournament
MINTO – Minto Minor Hockey’s U11 Mad Dogs came in first place at the Regional Silver Stick Tournament in Wingham on Nov. 30, winning the final game 4-3 in double overtime.
Call for submissions is out for 2026 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
Enbridge Gas Ontario and Erin Fire and Emergency Services are working to improve home safety
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Nov. 25, Enbridge Gas Ontario and Erin Fire and Emergency Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Ralf Mesenbrink, Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson acclaimed as UGDSB chair, vice chair
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees Ralf Mesenbrink and Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson were acclaimed as chair and vice chair during a Nov. 25 board meeting.
Cardiac director: pace yourself when shovelling snow this winter
KITCHENER – As heavy snow hits the region, local emergency departments are preparing for a spike in cardiac events.
County to increase waste facility tipping fee in new year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At the Nov. 27, county council meeting, council approved a recommendation that will increase the tipping fee at waste facilities from $145 per tonne to $160 per tonne, effective Jan. 1.
WC Wood Foundation donates another $500,000 to St. Joseph’s fundraiser
GUELPH – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph took a big leap forward in its $15-million Building Better Healthcare Campaign with a $500,000 donation from the WC Wood Foundation.
St. John’s Church is selling Christmas puddings
ELORA – St. John’s Church in Elora is selling Christmas puddings made from an Upper Canada recipe from the 1860s.
Police beat: Car crashes into house
ALMA – A Caledonia teen has been charged after a vehicle crashed into a house here last week.