GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s (WCDSB) 21st Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs raised nearly $40,000 for local community organizations.
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Police Beat: Wood chipper stolen in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials are investigating the theft of a wood chipper from a business here last month.
School board releases survey about need for before, after school programs
GUELPH— The Upper Grand District School Board Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey is open to parents and guardians from now until Jan. 31.
Splash’N Boots Live coming to River Run Centre
GUELPH – Mark your calendars for an unforgettable, musical adventure with Canada’s favourite children’s entertainers, Splash’N Boots, on Jan. 21 at 1pm.
Foster homes for babies urgently needed in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are no public foster homes currently available for babies in Guelph and Wellington County.
Exercise can have ‘profound’ effect on Parkinson’s symptoms: U of G research
GUELPH – A man living with Parkinson’s disease who completed an 85-day cross-country cycling trip, saw significant reduction in his disease symptoms, say University of Guelph researchers who assessed the man’s condition for new research.
U of G honourees named to Order of Canada, Ontario
GUELPH – Several members of the University of Guelph (U of G) community have been recognized for their contributions in their respective fields with appointments to the Order of Canada and others have been recognized with the Order of Ontario.
Tax levy increase of 4.6% presented to Wellington County council
GUELPH - Wellington County treasurer Ken DeHart provided an updated overview of Wellington County’s proposed 2024 budget and a 10-year forecast of capital demands at a special meeting on Jan. 8.
Motivated by anger: Mount Forest arsonist jailed
GUELPH – Former Mount Forest resident Chester Lewis, 21, was handed jail sentences on five counts of arson, two vehicle thefts, and one count of assault with a weapon. Eight additional charges were dropped.
Inspire Charity Gala to fundraise for Guelph hospital, Doctors Without Borders
GUELPH – “Young people are the future of this world, and they are not to be underestimated.”