MAPLETON – A $234,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will be used to upgrade ball diamond and concession facilities in Drayton.
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Family Literacy Day encourages family reading, outdoor learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Families are encouraged to engage in “Learning in the Great Outdoors” for Family Literacy Day 2022.
Secondary students to return to regular semester model next week
GUELPH – For the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, secondary students will be returning to a normal schedule, school board officials say.
Elora Singers to take part in online classical music festival
FERGUS – In the hopes of connecting and building community, the Elora Singers are among those set to participate in an off-season free online event, titled July in January.
Linton’s chamber of commerce address a stump speech or swan song?
ELORA – Although it sounded a bit like a campaign speech, Mayor Kelly Linton says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll run again in the October municipal election. “I haven’t made a decision on that,” he said.
Society presents programming for Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – During Black Heritage Month, the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) will feature its #ChangeStartsNow initiative, providing educational programming on Black heritage and culture.
Arthur women creating village’s first ‘barn quilt trail’ ahead of 150th anniversary
ARTHUR - Local residents Doris Cassan and Thea Ouwehand are orchestrating the creation of Arthur’s own barn quilt trail to bring the colour-curious to town.
Celebrations planned for Arthur’s 150th anniversary
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township economic development officer Dale Small presented council with a report looking ahead to celebrations commemorating Arthur’s 150th anniversary during the Jan. 10 council meeting.
UGDSB to begin anti-sex trafficking training for students, staff
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has developed an anti-sex trafficking protocol, with plans to begin training staff and students in the fall.
New free program at Elora Centre for the Arts aims to empower youth
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brother Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) is not only colouring outside the lines; it is thinking “Beyond the Box”.
Getting your finances in order for 2022
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the pandemic impacting the lives of both employers and employees, it is important that people take time to review changes to their finances.
Customization is key, Van Soelen says
There once was a lucky woman. She married a very handy tradesman. They loved to go camping and for ATV rides. She asked him if he could build a custom trailer that would double as an ATV toy hauler and a camper.
What is the 50/20/30 budget rule? Plus, how to make it work for you
FERGUS – Budgeting has long been known as a key way to ensure your expenses don’t outweigh your income.
Guild casting for Norm Foster comedy
HARRISTON – The Grey-Wellington Theatre Guild is holding an open casting for a new Norm Foster comedy Halfway There.
Centre Wellington receives half-million dollars from OLG
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township received $567,492 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) on Jan. 19 - the third quarterly payment the township receives for hosting Elements Casino Grand River.