WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting from zero and working their way up, United Way looks to raise millions of dollars each year to support community partners.
Charities feeling effect of postal strike urge donors to make in-person donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Local charities are feeling the effects of the recently paused Canada Post strike and are scrambling to adjust.
Local events to fight off the winter blues for those 55 plus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of joy, connection and togetherness, where families gather, traditions are upheld, and memories are made. For many, it’s a season filled with laughter and warmth.
Alma Santa Claus parade returns
ALMA – The Alma Optimist Club will once again be hosting the Alma Santa Claus parade Dec. 22 from 2 to 3pm. This family-friendly event will feature festive floats, local performers, and, of course, Santa himself. This will mark Santa’s final parade of the season before he retires to the North Pole
MPP Rae announces funding for three local manufacturing projects
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Mathew Rae has announced $1,262,500 in provincial funding to support three Centre Wellington manufacturing projects and their cumulative investment of over $10.5 million for the area.
Skyline to match donations to Elora Centre for the Arts
CENTRE WELLINGTON – In an effort to increase holiday donations this year, Skyline Group of Companies has pledged to match donations to the Elora Centre for the Arts, up to $10,000. “Skyline has supported some of our programs in the past,” said executive director of the Elora Centre for the Arts, Lia
Federal government calls ‘timeout’ on postal strike
OTTAWA – The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ordered postal employees to return to work after federal Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon asked the board to intervene.
Hospice Wellington seeks donations to annual Tree of Remembrance fundraiser
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospice Wellington kicked off its 2024 Tree of Remembrance fundraiser at the Stone Road mall in Guelph on Dec. 2.
Local dancers to perform at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Five local dancers from the Fergus Elora Academy of Dance will be traveling to Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Florida on Dec. 12 to perform as part of the Dance the World event.
Co-operators, The Grove offer ‘Open the Door’ holiday campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the month of December, Co-operators will be matching donations to The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs as part of the “Open the Door” campaign.
Grassroots Response opens guest house outside of Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grassroots Response, based in Waterloo Region, has opened a new guest house just outside of Elora.
Feds scrap plan to tax carbon tax rebate for small businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Less than 24 hours after the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) announced the federal government’s plan to tax the carbon tax rebate for small businesses on Nov. 12, finance minister Chrystia Freeland took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the government’s rever
Holstein’s annual non-motorized parade returns for 31st year
HOLSTEIN – The streets of Holstein are set to come alive with the sights and sounds of a truly unique holiday tradition Dec. 14 as the beloved non-motorized Santa Claus parade returns for its 31st year.
Lions Club, Reliable Ford offering 26th Christmas drive
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is back again this year with its 26th Christmas Gift Card drive in support of the Centre Wellington Foodbank.
Local food banks report increased demand as holidays approach
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent data from Feed Ontario shows the number of people visiting food banks across the province doubled between 2019 and 2023.