CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Hamilton-based Classic Troubadours Band plays music from James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King and Joni Mitchell and others.
Vol 58 Issue 04
Closure: the final column
All things eventually come to an end, and for various reasons, it is time for our 30-year run of Open Mind articles to come to an end.
At The Library: February is about celebrating love at the library
Everyone knows Valentine’s Day is on Feb. 14, but did you know that February has another special day dedicated to celebrating love?
Alma Optimist Club donates $900 to Alma Public School
MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club presented Alma Public School with a $946 cheque, representing the proceeds from the barbecue the club hosted at the school.
Police beat: OPP continues to lay intimate partner violence charges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Friends raise money for Arthur Animal Rescue despite cold
CENTRE WELLINGTON –Three friends from the Elora Karate Dojo braved the cold on Jan. 19 to raise money for Arthur Animal Rescue.
Summer jobs in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Looking for a summer job as a camp counsellor, lifeguard or swim instructor? Now is the time to apply in Wellington North.
Shirt-sleeve comfort
With the current polar vortex descending on this part of North America, even the hardiest amongst us are finding it frigid cold out.
Township mulls uses, upgrades for Mount Forest Community Centre
KENILWORTH – Wellington North will use a phased approach as it considers upgrades and future uses at the Mount Forest Community Centre.
Hockey fun on outdoor rink at Elora arena
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Some people enjoying the outdoor rink beside the Elora arena on Jan. 18.
Guelph General Hospital receives $6 million donation – largest single gift in hospital’s history
GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital (GGH) announced on Jan. 8 it has received a $6-million commitment from the Angel Gabriel Foundation.
Dynasty kidney bean wins University of Guelph’s Innovation of the Year Award
GUELPH – The little-bean-that-could not only won Canada’s seed of the year in 2022 but has now earned the University of Guelph’s (U of G) 2024 Innovation of the Year Award.
Celebrate Elora Preschool’s 50th anniversary with free skate, silent auction
ELORA – The Elora Preschool is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, a milestone that’s rare for any business and perhaps even more rare for a childcare centre. And the centre hasn’t changed that much, said teacher/supervisor Nancy Vink, who has been with the centre for 15 years.
Students raise $176,000 at Beyond Borders charity gala
GUELPH – The River Run Centre was abuzz with excitement on Jan. 18, with hundreds of people dressed in their formal best to support a student-run fundraiser for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation, and the Beyond Borders program.
Alex Hilson named Liberal candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills
HALTON HILLS – A Halton Hills councillor has been nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.