FERGUS – The Waterloo Wellington Older Adults Strategy (WWOAS) launched its 2025 Age Well seniors’ calendar at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre on Oct. 18.
Tips for a happy retirement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Retirement is a rite of passage; it signals the end of the working life and the beginning of a new adventure. For some, retirement is fun and easy, for others it can be a stressful and scary experience. The following tips can help you prepare for and adjust to retirement.
‘My age is a number, that’s all it is’: Rockwood man, 81, redefining ageing
ROCKWOOD – ‘Age is just a number’ is a phrase that many of us have heard our whole lives.
Studio Kampina Vintage: out with the new, in with the old
ELORA – Nestled into Elora’s downtown strip Studio Kampina Vintage has been serving the community for nearly five years. What began as racks of scattered clothing tucked into owner Jacquelyn Van Kampen’s living room, has transformed into an established vintage storefront.
Minister highlights new business supports
BRAMPTON – On Oct. 4 in Brampton, Diversity Minister Kamal Khera and Brampton Centre MP Shafqat Ali highlighted the federal government’s new support to help small- and medium-sized businesses.
First steps, common mistakes: Building a small business
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Taking the plunge into starting your own business can be a rewarding adventure.
New study suggests Gen Z entrepreneurs ditching university in favour of starting own businesses
OTTAWA – A new study conducted by Go Daddy reveals that today’s young business owners in Canada are less likely to have gone to university than their predecessors.
Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return for 2024 campaign in support of Women in Crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return this holiday season with their 2024 campaign in support of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC).
VON SMART exercise program to celebrate 30 years with record attempt
WELLINGTON COUNTY – VON is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise and falls prevention program on Oct. 17.
‘Ask for Angela’ campaign aims to help victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Victim Services Wellington and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have partnered to bring the “Ask for Angela” campaign to Wellington County.
Over 15,000 college faculty to vote on strike next week
TORONTO – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.
Grove Youth Wellness Hubs host fall festival
FERGUS – Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario welcomed the community to its fall festival here on Sept. 25.
Wellington North fire official offers safety tips for the holidays
WELLINGTON NORTH – As the weather turns colder in the coming months, it is important to remember the threat of residential fires.
Rural Ontario Institute announces launch of rural community well-being dashboard
WELLINGTON – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness have launched the rural community well-being dashboard on Oct. 30.
Wellington North deputy chief warns against e-bike battery modification
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North deputy fire chief Marco Guidotti warns e-bike users against battery modifications. He says modifying these batteries can have dangerous consequences.