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New online arts hub for Guelph coming this spring
GUELPH – A new online hub that will connect Guelph-Wellington artists and arts organizations to the community and to each other is set to launch this spring.
And they’re off… GrandWay Lounge now open
ELORA - The GrandWay Events Centre at the Grand River Raceway has re-opened, although capacity is limited to 50 guests.
OMAFRA Report: Winter canola plant survival
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
‘Not much different’ in 2020 water report
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Public works director Harry Niemi discussed the annual water and wastewater division report at the township council meeting on March 22.
Hospital president and CEO announces retirement
FERGUS - Following 10 years at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) and North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), Stephen Street announced he is retiring from both corporations at the end of the year.
Conservation grants available for community, school projects
CAMBRIDGE - Applications are now being accepted for grants for schoolyard and community environmental projects offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Foundation.
Guelph Youth Music Centre donation-matching challenges reaches 80% of target
GUELPH – In less than a month, the Guelph Youth Music Centre’s (GYMC) has reached 80 per cent of its fundraising goal.
Community Resource Centre to launch first-ever virtual fundraising campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington (CRC) is launching its first online fundraising campaign and hopes to raise $30,000 between April 9 and 25, the length of the campaign.
Arkell residents rail against Guelph Junction Railway
ARKELL - While a train whistle can be charming and nostalgic off in the distance, the noise from the Guelph Junction Railway has become a constant problem for those living in Arkell, says a local resident.
Councillor Bob Foster axed from Healthy Growth committee
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillor Bob Foster has been removed from the township’s Healthy Growth Advisory Committee after being accused of being “disruptive” and driving the other community volunteers to the point of quitting.
OPP launches Project Safe Trade
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In order to increase public safety and reduce crime, the County of Wellington OPP is inviting members of the public to use their detachment parking lots to facilitate property transactions arranged online.
Fergus man faces child pornography, online luring charges
TORONTO – A Fergus man arrested by Toronto Police last week is facing child pornography, online luring and sexual interference charges.
Young child dies in tragic accident on Wellington North farm
WELLINGTON NORTH – A young child has died in an tragic accident on a farm here. Wellington County OPP officials have confirmed a "non-suspicious death" on the property, located on Highway 6 between Arthur and Kenilworth.
Donation helps create LGBTQ+ youth services in rural Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) say a recent donation will help provide "lifesaving" services for rural Wellington youths who identify as LGBTQ+.