GUELPH – Last year 19 students from dance schools in Guelph and surrounding communities were selected by Ballet Jörgen to join the company’s professional cast for Guelph performances.
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Grinder Productions presented three short plays at Ennotville Library
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Grinder Productions presented three short plays on July 26 at the historic Ennotville Library that really gave the audience something to think about.
Harriston ramps up for annual street party celebration Aug. 9
HARRISTON – A party is coming and you’re invited.
OPINION: Drug poisoning affects us all – let’s replace stigma with support
More than 2,200 Ontarians died from drug poisoning last year. In Guelph and Wellington County alone, at least 46 lives were lost in 2024 to toxic drug supply.
Ontario investing in agri-food research to help farmers and agribusinesses compete globally
TORONTO – Ontario is investing over $5.4 million in 28 agri-food projects through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to help businesses commercialize new, cutting-edge research for Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry.
Court hears sentencing submissions from lawyers in sexual assault trial
GUELPH - Defence lawyer Dean Paquette has asked a judge to acquit Puslinch resident Brian Cox of all charges in a sexual assault trial that began in March, while Crown prosecutor Marilyn Dolby has asked for convictions.
Party in the Park returns to Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa has announced the return of its annual summer celebration, Party in the Park, on July 31 from 5 to 10pm at Rockmosa Park (120 Rockmosa Drive, Rockwood).
Sexual assault trial continues with testimony from accused Puslinch man
GUELPH – A Puslinch man accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s continued testifying in his own trial this week. Testimony from Brian Cox on Wednesday and Thursday focused largely on disputing allegations of non-consensual sex acts.
Puslinch man charged with sexual assault
PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP officials say police opened an investigation on Feb. 5 after receiving information about a sexual assault at a home in Puslinch Township.
LiveBarn coming to Palmerston, Harriston arenas
MINTO – Youth and amateur sports at the arenas in Harriston and Palmerston will soon be streamed online.
Suspected blue-green algae spotted on Belwood Lake
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grand River Conservation Authority officials say they have spotted blue-green algae in Belwood Lake and are urging users there to take precautions.
Toboggan hill safety measures, winter program in place well before winter
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On one of the hottest days of the summer, Centre Wellington cemented its winter activities risk management program.
Province provides curling club with close to $200,000 in funding
FERGUS – The Ontario government is providing the Fergus Curling Club with $197,000 in funding this year through an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.
Puslinch man accused of historic sexual assaults takes stand in own trial
GUELPH – A Puslinch man accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1980s testified in his own trial on Wednesday.