GUELPH – Scott David Fasano of Guelph can “find his possible” after winning a Lotto 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the gold ball draw on Aug. 2.
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Alma Optimists invite community to Breakfast with Santa event
ALMA – Santa Claus will be keeping warm at the Alma Community Centre prior to the community’s annual parade on Dec. 21.
Six coworkers win $2 million with Ontario 49
GUELPH – A group of six from Guelph is celebrating after winning a $2 million top prize in the Ontario 49 draw on Aug. 30.
Credit Valley Conservation’s draft updated regulations mapping open for public consultation
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has prepared draft regulations mapping to conform to requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 41/24.
Guelph resident wins Lottario draw
GUELPH – Johann Bowen of Guelph won $827,972 in the May 3 Lottario draw.
Alma parade features ‘Tractors, Tots and Toys’ on Dec. 21
ALMA – Santa will be in Alma on Dec. 21 at 2pm. He likes to visit the village as close to Christmas as possible so he can confirm children’s requests. “So let’s not disappoint him – he wants to see the streets of Alma lined with people,” parade officials stated in a press release. The Alma Optimist
Canadians feeling high financial pressure anticipate little relief in 2026
ONTARIO – Trees all around the country are being lit and the holiday rush is upon us. But new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds the festive feeling is likely a touch brighter for some than others.
Downtown Fergus hosts annual festive Sip n’ Shop Dec. 12
FERGUS – Shop owners kept their doors open late on Dec. 12 for the Sip n’ Shop event in downtown Fergus.
UGDSB launching personal support worker program
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced a new 38-week personal support worker (PSW) program beginning in January at the Guelph Continuing Education campus.
Melville United Church held annual Christmas bake sale Dec. 13
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Melville United Church held its annual Christmas bake sale on Dec. 13 and people came from miles around to purchase these fine baked goods.
Local dentists join nationwide movement of compassion
FERGUS – A movement that began in Brampton has now grown across the province – and this year, Fergus and Hillsburgh were among the communities helping light the way.
Town of Erin completes first Transportation Master Plan
ERIN – Town council here has completed the town’s first ever standalone Transportation Master Plan.
New pet loss, grief resources launched by OVC Pet Trust
GUELPH – When Sydney’s dog, Bella, was diagnosed with cancer, Sydney ran up to her room and would not leave for hours.
Organizers of Fergus Santa Claus Parade choose winning floats
FERGUS – Organizers of the Fergus Santa Claus Parade chose the winning floats in two categories – commercial float and non-profit float.
Man rams police cruiser with kids inside vehicle
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with a recent incident in which a man rammed a police cruiser and fled with two young children in his vehicle.