HARRISTON – An evening of sketch comedy and music is in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s next production.
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Board seeks input on new high school name
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is looking for community input for a new high school in south Guelph set to open in September 2026.
Small business support available in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures executive director Jenna Deboer puts it, “Small businesses are the backbone of this country.”
County targeting 750 new child care spaces by end of 2026
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County residents can expect to have 750 new child care spaces operational for children under four by the end of next year.
Erin Witches Walk to support Headwaters Health Care Foundation
ERIN – The Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association (WDWA) is returning with the annual Witches Walk, on Oct. 24 in downtown Erin.
Grand River Mustangs U11 A team win Niagara Rapids Fall Classic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Mustangs U11 A team captured the championship at the Niagara Rapids Fall Classic tournament, held Sept. 19 to 21.
Scam
I almost fell for it. It seemed legit. To be fair, I was on vacation. I was in a different headspace.
Sportsmanlike conduct
A couple weeks back our little guy got into a jam on the ice during a hockey game.
OPINION: Cyber security – the new frontier in farm risk management
ONTARIO – When most people consider what could pose a risk to Ontario farm businesses, they likely think of extreme weather or commodity market fluctuations.
Wellington County maintains AAA credit rating
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings announced Wellington County will maintain its AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook.
Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrates 30 years
FERGUS – On Sept. 30, the Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrated 30 years in Fergus at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Centre Wellington honours tree saved through community collaboration
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 27, Mayor Shawn Watters presented the Tree of the Year sash to a Manitoba maple at 22 York Street that nearly didn’t survive a sidewalk construction project in 2022.
County’s home energy tool kit activity book wins platinum at MarCom Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County has been awarded Platinum in the 2025 MarCom Awards for its home energy tool kit activity book.
Business Development Bank urging entrepreneurs to ‘prepare for what’s next’ during Small Business Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 46th edition of Small Business Week is taking place across the country between Oct. 19 and 25 with the theme “The Economic Revolution.”
Student, staff achievement to be recognized at board meetings
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a program to recognize students and staff members who have accomplished something outstanding.