WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Green Party of Ontario kicked off the campaigns of party leader Mike Schreiner and Bronwynne Wilton at Schreiner’s office in Guelph on Jan. 29.
News
Young Evans stepping down as executive director of Compass
GUELPH – After almost a decade as executive director, Joanne Young Evans has decided to begin a new chapter and will be stepping away from her role at Compass Community Services.
Black Brilliance, Black Futures celebrated at UGDSB in February
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) recognizes and celebrates Black Brilliance and Black Futures during the month of February.
Erin resident wins $300,000 lottery prize
ERIN – Clinton Clifford of Erin is celebrating after winning a $300,000 prize with Instant Plinko.
Erin Hillsburgh Devils U11B team bring home bronze medals
ERIN – The Erin Hillsburgh Devils U11B team placed third at the CAN/AM Youth Challenge Cup in Lake Placid, New York on Jan. 26.
Acoustic Steel headlines Black History Month event at Wellington County museum
ABOYNE – Steel drums will ring out at Wellington County Museum and Archives on Feb. 16 during a special event in celebration of Black History Month.
Mapleton welcomes full-time IT manager Karl Jeffreys
MAPLETON – Karl Jeffreys has joined Mapleton staff as the township’s first IT manager.
Elora Community Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most famous and haunting stories to emerge from the 20th century.
Wellington County Museum opens new exhibit: Wash on Monday
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has announced the opening of Wash on Monday, a new exhibit exploring the evolution of laundry technology from the late 1800s to the 1950s.
BBBS kicks off Bowl For Kids campaign
WELLINGTON NORTH – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBSNW) is once again hosting its largest fundraiser, the Bowl For Kids Sake campaign.
Residents receive coronation medals
ACTON – Families and friends gathered in the Acton Town Hall Centre on Jan. 24 for a King Charles III Coronation Medal ceremony.
Onward
A trade war declared by presidential order on behalf of the United States of America against Canada, has now been put on pause.
Two Coldest Night of the Year walks in Wellington County
ELORA – It’s been cold, that’s for sure.
Portage closes Elora facility after nearly 40 years of youth rehabilitation
ELORA – A youth addiction rehabilitation centre in Elora has closed its doors due to financial shortfalls.
Kenilworth Country Pantry aims to fill gap in community
KENILWORTH – David Yeh wasn’t initially planning to open a storefront when he brought his business operation to Kenilworth, but he’s happy to give the people what they want.