OTTAWA – Canada’s national party leaders have never been less popular, according to data released recently by the Angus Reid Institute.
Wellington County
Spring Rural Romp takes in north Wellington farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farms in and around the north part of the county will open their gates to visitors May 25 for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp.
Kitchener Nissan donates to KidsAbility Foundation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Kitchener Nissan donated $10,000 to the KidsAbility Foundation – with locations in Guelph, Fergus and Palmerston – on May 16.
Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo Wellington presents Dance! Dance! Dance!
GUELPH – The Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo Wellington invites guests to two spring concerts on May 25, entitled Dance! Dance! Dance!
County’s Ride Well transit service at crossroads as pilot nears end
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillors discussed transportation needs and identified the priorities to help guide the future of Ride Well, the county's ride-sharing transportation service, at a May 16 workshop held at the county's Fergus library branch.
Public health offers advice on talking to kids about cannabis, other drugs
GUELPH – Talking to your kids about drugs can be difficult, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum acknowledged during a virtual session for parents on May 15. But it’s important to open the door to these conversations, and children become aware of drugs far earlier than most parents realize.
Final SWIFT high-speed internet project completed in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The last of four highspeed broadband improvement projects, cost-shared between telecom service providers and taxpayer dollars, has at last been completed in the county. There was $13 million in new broadband infrastructure buildouts in the county from 2020-23.
Student athletes compete at annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day
GUELPH – Parents, teachers and children cheered from the sidelines while athletes from across Wellington County's two school boards sprinted down a track, tossed balls into nets, and swung baseball bats at a Special Olympics Track and Field Day on May 15.
John F. Ross teacher recognized as ‘Greatest High School Teacher’
GUELPH – Tamara Graham makes a lasting impact on her students by creating a safe, inviting classroom and teaching in an innovative and immersive way, says former student Samantha Hilson, who nominated Graham for Humber College’s Greatest High School Teacher award.
Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards hike education development charges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local school boards have agreed to significantly ramp up how much developers pay in education charges.
