GUELPH – Wellington County committee appointments for the next two years were announced by the county officials following a meeting of the warden’s advisory committee on Nov. 25.
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St. James Catholic High School bands together to build accessibility ramp for community member
GUELPH - A Grade 11 construction class at St. James Catholic High School has completed a wheelchair ramp for a community member giving her the freedom to enter and exit her home following a health turn.
Guelph Township Horticultural Society celebrates 100 years
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - In March of 1922 the Guelph Township Horticultural Society held its very first meeting in the Guelph City Hall.
Experiential program off to successful start at Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School has partnered with the Guelph Lake Nature Centre to pilot an immersive experiential geography program for grade 9 students.
Guelph Humane Society’s Happy Tails Gala raises more than $180,000
GUELPH – Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) A Hop Through Wonderland Happy Tails Gala, returned…
Stage production explores Battle of Vimy Ridge at River Run Centre
GUELPH – Experience a visceral theatre performance centred around the Battle of Vimy Ridge when Ridge arrives at River Run Centre on Dec. 6 at 7pm.
Lennox elected warden of Wellington County
GUELPH – Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox was elected warden at the inaugural meeting of Wellington County council on Nov. 25.
Local CMHA launching fundraising campaign on ‘Giving Tuesday’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48%) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened and one in four have sought help for mental health challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Living wage rises to $19.95 per hour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The living wage necessary to meet minimum living expenses has risen by 7.7 per cent from $18.10 per hour in 2021 to $19.95 per hour in 2022, according to the Guelph-Wellington Poverty Elimination Task Force (GWPETF).
Upper Grand trustees elect Ralf Mesenbrink as board chair
GUELPH – Newly-elected Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees elected Ralf Mesenbrink as board chair at their inaugural meeting on Nov. 15.