WELLINGTON NORTH – The county’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot has moved to the Riverstown Waste Facility for the month of December and is open to Wellington County residents on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 8am and 4pm.
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Mount Forest Lions bring Santa Claus Parade to town
MOUNT FOREST – McFarlane Family Dental was among the local businesses to enter floats in the Mount Forest Lions Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5.
Annual fill a fire truck food drive at Mount Forest No Frills and Foodland
MOUNT FOREST – Volunteers from the Mount Forest Christmas Bureau and Wellington North firefighters were stationed in the parking lots of the Mount Forest No Frills and Foodland on Dec. 6
Two health workshops in December at EWFHT
ERIN – December will be light on community workshops at the East Wellington Family Health Team as only two workshops are on offer.
Hazardous Waste Depot moving to Riverstown for December
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot is moving to the Riverstown Waste Facility for the month of December and will be open to Wellington County residents on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 8am and 4pm.
WCDSB staff learn about human trafficking, internet child exploitation
GUELPH – Human trafficking and internet child exploitation are increasing at an alarming rate, according to Guelph Police.
Guest storyteller to appear at Guelph Civic Museum
GUELPH – The Guelph Guild of Storytellers is set to host its next gathering, Tales from the Hill, at the Guelph Civic Museum on Dec. 11 at 7pm.
Gospel music on its way to Guelph
GUELPH – The excitement is building for Joy In The City 7, A Gospel Christmas Celebration.
Theatre Guild announces casting call for Having Hope at Home
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is holding an open casting this week for a comedy production to be staged in the spring of 2026.
Local students achieve higher-than-average EQAO results
GUELPH – Both local school boards saw improvements across all categories of tests from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for the 2024-25 school year. The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) surpassed provincial averages in every category, while the Wellington Catholic Dis
Santa arrives early in Fergus
FERGUS – The Fergus Santa Claus Parade took place on Dec. 6 in downtown Fergus.
Erin Legion hosts 3rd annual Christmas Market
ERIN – Shoppers could find hand-crafted and unique gift ideas at the Erin Legion’s 3rd annual Christmas Market on Dec. 6.
Over $145,000 granted to 30 charities through Guelph Community Foundation’s program
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation’s board and staff have announced the Community Grants recipients for 2025.
Tree of Remembrance honours deceased loved ones this holiday season
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is inviting the community to join its Tree of Remembrance tradition.
Cree professor, author Sean Lessard visits Wellingon Catholic District School Board
GUELPH – Sean Lessard is a Woodland Cree author, researcher, public speaker and associate professor specializing in Indigenous education at the University of Alberta.