GUELPH – A solemn group gathered at Marianne’s Park in Guelph on Tuesday evening to acknowledge and remember women and girls who have lost their lives to femicide.
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Police offer few details about threat against Fergus high school
FERGUS – Police say they won't be providing details about threats made against Centre Wellington District High School unless someone is charged in connection with the incident, which school officials are calling a "hoax."
CW Community Foundation invests in Habitat for Humanity’s community bonds
FERGUS - Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is excited to be working with Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) following their recent investment in the upcoming build project in Fergus.
Local COVID-19 cases up 20%; hospitalizations down slightly
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 cases are up this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region, while hospitalizations are down slightly.
Mapleton hires public works director
MAPLETON – The township’s new public works director, Jamie Morgan, was introduced at the Nov. 22 council meeting.
Centre Wellington seeking feedback on 2023 township budget
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington township is seeking input on what matters most to local residents in prioritizing services for the 2023 budget year.
County approves $7.6-million capital budget for transitional housing project
GUELPH – A capital budget of $7.6 million for a transitional housing project in Guelph has been approved by Wellington County council.
Adopt-a-Family providing gifts to over 1,400 families
GUELPH – Gifts are wrapped and heading out the door from Adopt-a-Family’s Guelph location to over 1,400 families in the city and Wellington County. This year, Adopt-a-Family has seen more need, fewer donors, and “more folks struggling overall,” program manager Megan Harron said.
Elora lacrosse trainer recognized for 40 years of volunteer service
ELORA – The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) has presented an Elora lacrosse trainer with an award in recognition of 40 years of leadership and volunteerism.
Food banks face increased demand this festive season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand.
Erin, Wellington County asking province to rethink major Greenbelt changes
ERIN – The province is proposing to add roughly 7,000 acres of land in Erin to the Greenbelt in exchange for around 7,400 acres of Greenbelt land it plans to remove or redesignate from other areas to make way for housing developments.
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Greenbelt impact the focus of Bill 23 rally
ELORA – The impact on the Greenbelt was the focus as dozens of local residents rallied here on Sunday afternoon to protest the provincial government’s Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act.
Three local girls (and their mom) are selling ‘Jam for Jammies’
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Every child should have a pair of pajamas, says four-year-old Charlie. So she, her sisters, and her mom are selling jam and donating pajamas to kids.
Minto residents on stage for HCP production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players’ (HCP) current production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Features a large cast including several Minto residents.