WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Globe and Mail recently came out with a list of Canada’s most livable cities, – and two of the top 100 are in Wellington County.
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Catholic elementary students honoured for making a difference
GUELPH – Every year, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) recognizes students for significant contributions to their school communities. The three elementary school students selected this year are Marina Westerveld-Francisco, Liwam Birhane and Cora Davies.
OPP: removal of stop signs ‘puts lives at risk’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are investigating the recent removal of five stop signs along Sideroad 20 in former West Garafraxa Township.
County library system receives $250,000 bequest
GUELPH – Wellington County’s library system will benefit from a posthumous donation of more than a quarter-million dollars.
Puslinch residents receive 2023 Luella Logan award, scholarship
GUELPH – A former Puslinch council member and a current political science student from the township were recognized with an award and a scholarship named for female pioneer in local government.
‘Bio nets’ make real Christmas trees really sustainable
PUSLINCH – What could be more environmentally sustainable than getting a real Christmas tree as opposed to an artificial one? Getting a real tree that’s wrapped in biodegradable netting and not the usual plastic netting, Alison McCrindle says.
Google, federal government arrive at $100-million funding agreement for news publishers
OTTAWA – Google and the federal government have reached an agreement for an annual contribution of $100 million to compensate Canadian news media companies.
Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.
Mixed Nuts
There are two things I will experience every Christmas season without fail: mixed nuts and mixed emotions.
Time for ‘the talk’
Having “the talk” with kids does not need to be embarrassing, but it can be a little uncomfortable.