CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Centre Wellington District High School teacher has taken a quantum leap forward in his career – and recently won some recognition on the international stage.
Work on quantum computers takes Tim King around world
Mapleton councillor to resign, join Centre Wellington as climate change coordinator
MAPLETON – Councillor Martin Tamlyn is stepping down from his position with the Township of Mapleton.
Grade 9 students learn traditional Indigenous skill for Truth and Reconciliation
GUELPH – Students carefully finger weaved orange yarn in their school’s library, making bracelets and bookmarks to raise money to honour Indigenous children who attended residential schools.
Fergus native Patrick Anderson retiring from wheelchair basketball
BROOKLYN, NY – Hot off the Paralypmic Games, where Canada’s men’s wheelchair basketball team came close to winning bronze but fell to Germany, Patrick Anderson is proud, reflective and a little exhausted.
Elora cyclist dead after being hit by vehicle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 18 between Wellington Road 7 and 8th Line West, on Sept. 17 at about 8pm.
Group rallies to ‘Take Back the Night’
GUELPH – The theme of this year’s Take Back the Night rally was “Break the silence; stop the violence.” With the assistance of OPIRG’s Sound of the Drum drumming group and about 100 marchers, the rally was raucus, lively and loud.
Density concerns raised about proposed Mount Forest townhouse development
KENILWORTH – Increased traffic volumes and the safety of pedestrians were among the concerns raised by community members who spoke at a public meeting regarding a proposal for a stacked townhouse development in Mount Forest.
County’s winter response plan for homelessness sparks tiny homes debate
GUELPH – Tiny homes and sheltered encampments became the focus of the discussion after the county’s interim director of housing services presented the county’s winter response plan for unsheltered homelessness at a recent committee meeting.
County museum voted ‘Top Small Museum’ in Ontario’s Choice Awards
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives was named the Top Small Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site in the Ontario's Choice Awards, which rely solely on public votes to determine winners across eight categories.
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Said Again
“My expectations for my self are higher than anything put on me from outside. For me, I rise to the pressure.”- Paralympian Patrick Anderson
Letters to the Editor
View all letters to the editor »Luisa’s Draperies: Quality craftsmanship, sophisticated style a labour of love at Luisa’s Draperies
Just as Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd. is a multi-generational family-run business, some of their clients are also descendants of past customers.
Luisa’s Draperies: Quality craftsmanship, sophisticated style a labour of love at Luisa’s Draperies
Just as Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd. is a multi-generational family-run business, some of their clients are also descendants of past customers.
Almost Anything Wood: Custom-built beauty, function and style for every living space
What’s in a name? With Almost Anything Wood the name says it all. Almost. Anything. Wood! And everything is custom built, from beautiful kitchen cabinetry and islands, vanities and wall units, to unique live-edge furniture and accents for your home, cottage or office.
Speers Electric: We work with our clients every step of the way
Franklin and Dorothy Speers founded Speers Electric in 1945 and with honesty, integrity and a commitment to provide the best possible service to their community, the little company that could grew beyond their dreams.