CENTRE WELLINGTON – From Sept. 8 to 11, the township will be hosting a series of community workshops designed to strengthen connections and gather valuable input from residents.
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The right tree in the right spot: how trees are working for farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In the rolling fields of southwestern Ontario, farmers are turning to an age-old ally to boost productivity and protect their land: trees.
Public invited to comment on federal housing program
GUELPH – As the federal government strives to find a solution to affordable housing across the country, the newly formed federal organization, Build Canada Homes, is seeking input from Canadians.
Century Church Theatre presents The Melville Boys
HILLSBURGH - Starting Sept. 7, Century Church Theatre, starts their 2025/2026 season with The Melville Boys, a dramedy by celebrated Canadian playwright, Norm Foster.
Tom Wilson named 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year
ELORA – Canadian musician, author and visual artist Tom Wilson has been named the 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year at Riverfest Elora.
Palmerston Fair a popular spot on weekend
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fair kicked off its weekend celebrations with a well attended parade on Aug. 22.
Basketball officials needed in county, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the game of basketball booms across Canada, the need for referees is expanding rapidly in Guelph and the county, states the Guelph Board of Approved Basketball Officials (GBABO).
Plant hardiness zones across Canada shift, including in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It may be time for local gardeners to reconsider what they can plant.
Water conservation urged throughout Grand River watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Water users throughout the Grand River watershed are being asked to cut their consumption by 10 per cent, due to dry conditions as a result of low precipitation and high air temperatures this summer.
Upper Grand school board accepting applications to fill vacant trustee position
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is accepting submissions to fill the vacant trustee position representing the City of Guelph (Ward 6) and the Township of Puslinch for the remainder of the term of office ending November 14, 2026.
County students to start school year with PA Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s back-to-school time and here’s what parents/guardians should know before students return.
Guelph man arrested after porn shown to teen clerk
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested after a teenaged employee of a south-end business was shown a pornographic image by an adult customer.
The Elora Singers announce 2025-2026 concert program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Artistic director Mark Vuorinen and The Elora Singers have announced the 2025-2026 concert program, set to be a full season of musical discovery.
Lives lost to drug poisoning remembered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – People gathered in Mount Forest Aug. 21 to remember the lives lost from drug poisoning and substance abuse.
John Pomeroy of Melancthon wins Grand Valley Lions 50-50 draw
GRAND VALLEY – John Pomeroy of Melancthon won $1,145 in the Grand Valley Lions 50-50 draw on Canada Day at the Grand Valley BIA’s car show.
