WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, as weekend negotiations yielded ‘limited progress’.
Co-operators named one of Canada’s top 100 employers
GUELPH – Co-operators was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada on Nov. 15.
Mermaid in Elora to celebrate 30 years
ELORA – The Mermaid in Elora is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary on Dec. 2 from 4 to 8pm.
Canada Post strike continues as sides remain ‘really far apart’
FERGUS – “We have been without a contract for nearly a year ... There’s not really any negotiating happening," said Anika Warmington, second vice president of CUPW Local 546. “We’re really far apart."
Age is just a number; combating age bias, discrimination, stereotypes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Too old for that” is a phrase heard both from and about older adults. A phrase that limits a person’s abilities based on age.
Santa to join Grand Valley parade
GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade.
Local alpacas embrace city life as Royal Winter Fair ambassadors
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pair of alpacas from All In Alpacas were selected as this year’s Royal Winter Fair ambassadors and in turn embarked on a journey no other alpaca has been on.
County museum welcomes fourth annual Christmas market
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to host its fourth annual Christmas market Nov. 29 and 30.
Harriston Santa Clause parade returns
HARRISTON – Santa is set to hit the streets of Harriston once again on Nov. 23.
Beaded poppy workshop with Indigenous artist Nov. 9, 10
GUELPH – Naomi Smith, from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation in Neyaashiinimiing, is leading a two-day beaded poppy workshop on Nov. 9 and 10.
‘Giving Tuesday’ returns for its third year in support of the Hospice Wellington kitchen
GUELPH – National Giving Tuesday is making a return this year on Dec. 3 in support of the Hospice Wellington Kitchen.
Arthur Citizen of the Year ‘humbled’ by award
ARTHUR – Arthur resident Laird More was named citizen of the year at the Arthur Chamber of Commerce Community awards ceremony Oct. 23.
Remembering Wellington North Lieutenant Samuel Lewis Honey
CONN – Samuel Lewis Honey was born Feb. 9, 1894, in Conn, to parents Reverand George Edward Honey and Metta Blaisdell.
Illustrator reflects on ‘Flanders Fields’ book
EDEN MILLS – Local artist Janet Wilson is reflecting on her time illustrating the 1995 book In Flanders Fields, the story of the poem by John McCrae.
The historical significance behind the poppy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From late October until Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians don the poppy on their lapel.