GUELPH – A recent cybersecurity breach at the Wellington Catholic District School Board included personal information for students who attended board schools over the last 29 years.
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Mapleton welcomes new deputy treasurer
MAPLETON – Following the retirement of former deputy treasurer Heather Trotter in December, Mapleton Township has hired a new full time staffer.
UGDSB activates loan for new school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved the activation of a loan of up to $18.6 million at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).
Farmland value and rental value survey opens for ninth year
GUELPH – Now in its ninth year, the Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey (OFVRVS) continues to bring annual data, at the county-level, and provide farmers and farmland owners with a benchmark on rental rates in their area.
Hall renovation meeting, mayor’s town hall Feb. 11
BELWOOD – Centre Wellington Township is holding a meeting about proposed Belwood Hall renovations on Feb. 11, followed by a mayor’s town hall.
Local Alzheimer society to receive nearly $100,000 in funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Jan. 17, Perth-Wellington MPP Mathew Rae announced the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington will be receiving $99,900 in funding to support dementia care and other supports and services.
New year, new hobby? Fergus Model Flyers seeking members
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After retiring in 2017, Gordon Harris returned to a childhood interest and he now wants to share it with youths.
Snowmobilers take advantage of cold weather and rural trails
MINTO – The snow that fell over the weekend was likely a welcome sight for snowmobilers, who could be spotted riding trails in rural areas around the county.
Belwood Lions Club makes donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Jan. 15 the Belwood and District Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank with the help of community donations from events such as the club’s December 2024 breakfast with Santa.
Arts centre has ‘most successful’ holiday fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is singing the praises of the community and the Skyline Group of Companies for helping the centre attain its most successful holiday campaign to date.
Highlights from Catholic school board’s student census
GUELPH – Students in kindergarten through Grade 12 at the Wellington Catholic District School Board participated in a census in April.
UGDSB to review French immersion program
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to hire an outside organization to review the board’s French immersion program.
Catholic board applies for zoning change for new school
MAPLETON – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has applied for a zoning amendment to allow for the construction of an elementary school and day care at 7 Green St. in Drayton.
Minto Arts Gallery presents Country Horizons; opening night is Feb. 6
MINTO – The Minto Arts Gallery will be presenting a new show entitled Country Horizons that includes paintings by artist Vaghn Gillson.
Homeowners apply for rezoning regarding Drayton severance
MAPLETON – A severed lot in Drayton may be rezoned from future development to residential to allow the construction of a house.