GUELPH – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) celebrated Guelph-based corporate partner Skyjack as the 2022 Cornerstone Award winner.
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Land rezoned for townhouse development in Mount Forest despite residents’ opposition
KENILWORTH – Following three delegations and much discussion, Wellington North council has approved the rezoning of land in Mount Forest, allowing a proposed 18-unit cluster townhouse project to proceed.
Hospice Wellington holding 6th annual Handbags for Hospice event
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington is holding this year’s Handbags for Hospice event at the Delta Conference Centre in Guelph on Feb. 23.
Running, walking together on International Women’s Day
GUELPH – Thousands of people across Canada and the world will lace up their running shoes for a 3km trek to celebrate gender equality and safe and inclusive spaces on March 8.
Centre Wellington ‘making it big’ for Culture Days
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington (Elora and Fergus Tourism) and the Elora Fergus Arts Council have joined forces to make this year’s Culture Days one to remember.
Cast announced for youth academy production
CAMBRIDGE – After multiple interviews, auditions and callbacks, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced the cast of youth assembled for its inaugural high school musical, both on and off stage.
Black heritage exhibit curated by GBHS opens at museum
ABOYNE – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month with an exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
The Grove hiring youth ambassadors to address youth mental health crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph is currently seeking more youth ambassadors to help engage with youth in the community.
Wellington County launches ‘Winter Adventures Map’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – To highlight the unique, seasonal experiences available locally, Wellington County has launched a digital Winter Adventures Map.
Centre Wellington looking at 3.5% tax increase for 2023
ELORA – It was a marathon meeting for Centre Wellington councillors on Feb. 6, as staff presented the 2023 draft budget during the day and council listened to delegations in the evening.
Chamber accepting nominations for Awards of Excellence
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Awards of Excellence, to be presented at a gala on May 30.
Local businesses recognized at Minto Chamber AGM dinner
PALMERSTON – Local businesses were lauded for their contribution to the community at the Minto Chamber of Commerce business recognition dinner and annual general meeting.
PPC leader Maxime Bernier, supporters gather in Atwood
ATWOOD – One year after protesters in support of ending pandemic-related mandates and restrictions drove hundreds of vehicles through Perth and Wellington counties draped in Canadian flags with horns honking, People’s Party of Canada (PPC) Leader Maxime Bernier attended a gathering in Atwood.
Public health still playing catch-up on childhood immunizations
GUELPH – Vaccination rates in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph are dropping since the pandemic, but this is not a sign that opposition to COVID-19 vaccination mandates seen the past few years is sparking opposition to childhood vaccinations in general, public health officials say.
Township awards tender for ‘important’ watermain project in Rockwood
BRUCEDALE – A contracting company has been selected to construct an "important" secondary watermain under the Catherine Street rail crossing in Rockwood. Guelph/Eramosa council unanimously awarded the project to J.G. Goetz Construction Limited for $843,205 including HST.