PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School held a “Soak a Senior/Staff” event to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation on Sept. 27.
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Guelph Chamber of Commerce and Business Centre Guelph-Wellington form strategic partnership
GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington have announced a new strategic partnership to enhance business support and drive economic and social prosperity.
Giving thanks
In recent weeks, the trek to work has been nothing short of incredible.
Hair with Care Fall Bazaar raises $3,500
FERGUS – This was the fourth year Carrie Anne Kierstead, left, organized the Hair with Care Fall Bazaar, held on Sept. 8 at her hair salon on St. Patrick Street in Fergus, and she raised $3,500 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Speeders of the Week
GUELPH – On Sept. 27 at about 10:15pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Espressway. Police say the officer observed a red SUV that was travelling more than 55km/h over the posted 80km/h speed limit.
CVC and Greenbelt Foundation partner to support youth environmental action
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) announced a new partnership with the Greenbelt Foundation on Oct. 7 to support Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Community Outreach Youth Stewardship Programs.
Minto council approves $3,000 structural grant for two Harriston properties
HARRISTON – Council approved a structural grant of $3,000 for two properties at its Oct. 1 meeting.
Caught the ace
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sue Mitchell is the winner of the latest Catch the Ace fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora, winning $16,467.
Over 15,000 college faculty to vote on strike next week
TORONTO – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.
New roundabouts for Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Traffic headaches are on the horizon for Centre Wellington, as the county gets set to start work on Wellington Road 18.
Minto Safe Communities committee teaches youth importance of bike safety
CLIFFORD – The Minto Safe Communities committee held a bike rodeo on July 13 in conjunction with the Clifford Carnival.
Wellington Heights welcomes new crop of Grade 9 students
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School LINK Crew students and staff have been working hard for several weeks to organize activities to help incoming Grade 9 students transition to high school, including an orientation day at the school on Aug. 28.
Over 30 organizations featured at Centre Wellington volunteer fair
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex was alive with chatter Oct. 3, as volunteers and organizations mingled during the 2024 Centre Wellington volunteer fair.
Head over …
I took my husband to see my boyfriend perform at Centre in the Square last week. A rare date night with my two favourite men: the Carpenter and Jim Cuddy.