TORONTO – Free flu shots are now available to Ontarians aged six months and older.
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Jeff McKee, Emma Smyth receive second Arthur Chamber Citizen of Year awards
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce presented its 2022 community awards to recipients at the Arthur Legion on Oct. 19.
Harriston provides fresh start for family escaping Syrian civil war
HARRISTON - Harriston is a long way from the refugee camps of Turkey, crammed with displaced Syrians, and farther away still from Aleppo’s embattled streets. But for Obid Almohamed and his family, the small community of Harriston, with less than 2,000 inhabitants, is now home.
Jennifer Adams named new Wellington County clerk
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Jennifer Adams is set to join County of Wellington staff as the municipality’s new clerk.
Significant changes: COVID-19 cases down but hospitalizations up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region are down significantly this week but the number of people hospitalized with COVID has increased.
Newly unveiled street signs commemorate families’ war sacrifice
PALMERSTON - Town of Minto unveils newly installed street signs commemorating local residents' service in First and Second World Wars.
BIA’s Starlight Shopping returns to Elora Nov. 24 and 25
ELORA - Celebrate the spirit of the season in Elora with two nights of shopping, savings and fun.
Neighbourwoods Nov. 30 Tree Talk event about Vimy Oaks Project
FERGUS – After the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917, a Canadian soldier gathered acorns, brought them back home to Canada, and planted them on his farm.
Guelph Youth Music Centre celebrates $50,000 “Community Building Fund” Trillium grant
Support – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) team gathered Oct. 20 to celebrate a $50,000…
Wellington Catholic board holding in-person high school information evenings
GUELPH - Wellington Catholic District School Board’s high schools will be holding in-person information evenings for local Grade 8 students interested in learning more about their high school experience.
Optimist Club of Centre Wellington hosts Christmas bazaar
Bazaar season – Sandra Hebner of Tough Cut Crafts in Drayton had some of her Christmas…
Knights of Columbus makes donation to Michael House, Guelph
Donation – St. Mary and St. Joseph Knights of Columbus recently made a $1,315 donation to Michael…
Christmas Market returns to museum
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) welcomes residents and visitors to the second annual Christmas Market on Nov. 25 from 4 to 9pm and Nov. 26 from noon to 5pm.
High school students invited to audition for Drayton Entertainment musical
ST. JACOBS – Legally Blonde the Musical will be staged starring local high school students from Waterloo Region in the inaugural Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production.
Mudmen at Fergus Grand Theatre in December
FERGUS - Canada’s Celtic Rock warriors Mudmen return to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Dec. 3 as part of their Farmer’s Tan tour.