FERGUS – If you need a reason to smile, look no further than Rowan Black, a bubbly four-year-old from Fergus who sports his signature red eyeglasses and an infectious smile.
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Holiday Giving Guide to be released Nov. 28
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is almost ready to release its Holiday Giving Guide and officials are reporting significantly higher participation this year.
Demand for Adopt-A-Family program up 5% again this season
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington County’s Adopt-A-Family program is yet again seeing a five per cent increase in families and individuals reaching out for support over the holidays.
UGDSB launches sustainability, climate action plan
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a new sustainability and climate action plan for 2025 to 2030.
Province spends $3.4M on upgrade to Guelph General’s cooling system
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is receiving $3.36 million from the Ontario Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) to address its cooling system.
Catholic school board appoints Vikki Dupuis as chair, Marino Gazzola as vice chair
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees acclaimed Vikki Dupuis as board chair and Marino Gazzola as vice chair on Nov. 17.
Hospice Wellington to host Retro Royal fundraiser
GUELPH – On Feb. 19, Hospice Wellington will host its 70s Retro Royal fundraiser presented by Andra Arnold and Associates.
LifeLabs donates $10,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
GUELPH – LifeLabs donated $10,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov. 25).
Taste Canada awards Elora author for book Dining Out With History
GUELPH – Elora author Jan Feduck has won a silver award for her debut book Dining Out With History – At Atlantic Canada’s Historic Sites.
Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance ornaments available Dec. 1 to 21
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington’s annual Tree of Remembrance ornament sale will be happening at Stone Road Mall in Guelph from Dec. 1 through to 21.