ROCKWOOD – Vanessa Ireson’s picture books give children a chance to see their hometown in a different light.
Guelph/Eramosa
Eden Mills Writer’s Festival headquarters reopens after Rivermead renovations
EDEN MILLS – The recently renovated Rivermead building has reopened as the headquarters of the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival.
Guelph/Eramosa council discusses proposed 2024 budget
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa staff are expected to come back to council with a proposed 2024 tax increase below 5%.
Council discusses Rockwood boundary reversal, drainage project, library lease
BRUCEDALE – During a brief regular meeting of council on Nov. 20, Guelph/Eramosa councillors discussed the reversal of the provincial decision to expand Rockwood's boundary, repairs to Hill Drain, and renewing the lease for the Rockwood library.
Erin Doupe receives Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching
GUELPH – Fergus resident and John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher Erin Doupe was awarded the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching in recognition of "The Story of a Soldier" project.
OPP, Guelph police launch Festive RIDE campaign
ROCKWOOD – Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service officials gathered for a joint media event on Nov. 16 to officially launch the 2023-24 Festive RIDE campaign.
Guelph/Eramosa township updates relationship with GRCA
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa has approved changes to how conservation and watershed management is handled in the township.
Students at Aberfoyle Public School become scientists for a day
ABERFOYLE – Students in Christa Hayes’ kindergarten class came to their senses on Nov. 9 – all five senses actually, as Scientists in School ran workshops for several classes that day.
Compass ending 2SLGBTQIA+ distress text line – but phone line will remain
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Compass Community Services is ending its 2SLGBTQIA+ distress text line on Nov. 19 but the phone line remains open.
Sytske Drijber will be missed in Rockwood this Remembrance Day: mayor
ROCKWOOD – Remembrance Day will be different this year, with many here feeling the absence of a veteran who was central to the day and local ceremony for many years.