GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has named Daniel Pace its new superintendent of education.
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Warden’s Tree Planting held on Cottontail Road Trail
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Employees and their families from the County of Wellington and the Township of Centre Wellington participated in the annual Warden’s tree planting day on Oct. 4.
Puslinch pricing out cost of hybrid council meetings
PUSLINCH – Puslinch council is contemplating going back to in-person meetings but will have to surmount a few challenges first – mainly the technological kind.
Three horses, 13 dogs perish in Perth East barn fire
PERTH EAST – Mapleton Fire Rescue was among four area fire departments responding to a barn/shed fire on Wednesday that resulted in the death of three horses and 13 dogs and an estimated half-million dollars in damage.
Fergus Fall Fair broke attendance records: organizers
FERGUS – A new attendance record was set at the 185th Fergus Fall Fair, the first in-person event hosted by the Fergus Agricultural Society in nearly three years.
COVID-19 cases down across region; hospitalizations up slightly
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region are down this week, while hospitalizations are up slightly. According to a revamped vaccination website, public health officials say two-thirds of area residents are not up-to-date with vaccines.
Majority of licensed child care providers showing interest in subsidized system
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The majority of licensed child care providers in Wellington County and Guelph, both for- and non-profit, are interested in the federal government’s subsidized child care agreement.
On Her Shoulders exhibit showcases women in Mount Forest history
MOUNT FOREST - An exhibit showcasing some of the most interesting women in local history is on display at the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.
Police beat: Assault, trespass, theft
PUSLINCH – A Moorefield man has been charged with assault, trespassing and theft following an…
Audiobook brings timeless story back to life
GUELPH – Originally released on CD, a children’s story set to classical music is now available as a re-mastered audiobook – 25 years later.
The Elora Singers present Considering Matthew Shepard
ELORA – In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a field.
Dave Young Trio Salutes Oscar Peterson in Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills Music at the Hall is hosting The Dave Young Trio as they salute Canada’s Oscar Peterson, pre-eminent jazz pianist and composer.
A novel experience at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts and Donna McCaw present an evening of music, stories and readings on Oct. 13.
Arts centre hosting new exhibit by mixed media artist Maureen Ault
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is hosting A Moment in Time, a new exhibition from Maureen Ault that officials say “captures the experiences and moments in life that leave a lasting impression.”
Fergus Library hosts exhibit by Riverside Rug Hooking group
Riverside Rug – Fergus Library hosts the first ever display of hooked rugs and pictorials by…