WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth wellness hubs in Wellington County and Guelph have become busy, and increasingly vital, places. There were over 22,000 visits to the six hubs located in the county and the city of Guelph in 2022.
Norwell District Secondary School
CWDHS Falcons fall to Norwell in District 10 semi-finals
Face-off – Centre Wellington District High School’s Ewan Mackie, left, faces off against…
Norwell girls hockey team wins fifth straight District 4 title
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Girls hockey team faced off in the…
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region
MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021.
Theatre Norwell to stage Ted Johns’ classic The Farm Show
PALMERSTON - Theatre Norwell is set to stage The Farm Show edited by Ted Johns.
Norwell’s CELP students held clean-up in Palmerston
Cleanup crew – Community Environmental Leadership (CELP) students from Norwell District Secondary…
UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).
Three local skaters part of national silver medal winning synchro team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three northern Wellington youths were part of a national silver-medal winning synchronized skating team.
Local softball player receives OASA scholarship
MOOREFIELD – Tyler Franklin has been shining on and off the field throughout 2021.
Youth hub set to host plant night
PALMERSTON – The Grove Palmerston Hub (formerly known as the Integrated Youth Services Network) is planning to host a plant night for young people between the ages of 12 and 26.
Norwell student awarded Schulich Leader Scholarship
HARRISTON – Daniel Weppler, a student at Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS), has received a Schulich Leader Scholarship. The program gives students $80,000 to $100,000 to use toward their post-secondary education.
New Wellington OPP community response unit to replace defunct school resource officer program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington OPP are introducing a new “community response unit” (CRU) to replace their school resource officer program after Upper Grand District School Board trustees unanimously voted to end ongoing police presence at public high schools across the district.
Palmerston Legion donates $34,500 to local organizations
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee has announced five local recipients of nearly $35,000 in funds raised by its latest round of Catch the Ace draws.
Donations rolling in for youth hub in Palmerston
MINTO – More than $228,000 in cash and in-kind contributions have been received for an Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) hub set to open in Palmerston in the near future.
High Schools offer virtual showcases
GUELPH - Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about Upper Grand District School Board high schools.
