MOUNT FOREST – At 11 years old, Ava Albrechtas has ribbons, medals and trophies adorning nearly every surface of her bedroom, but her biggest competition is yet to come. She has been selected to represent Canada in the Dance World Cup next year in Burgos, Spain.
Township declares November ‘Arthur Lions Club Month’
KENILWORTH – November is officially Arthur Lions Club Month in Wellington North.
U of G Tractor Tug supports student nutrition in Guelph, Wellington County
GUELPH – More than 200 University of Guelph students, staff and members of the broader community put their backs into supporting a worthy cause during the annual Tractor Tug for Tots on Oct. 24.
Dog donors help fellow pooches through blood donor clinic at Erin veterinary hospital
ERIN – It’s a job for the big dogs, and 10 of them were signed up when Wingrove Veterinary Hospital hosted its most recent blood donor clinic on Oct. 9.
Alma resident living in trailer faces eviction due to zoning regulations
ALMA – In Mapleton Township, it’s okay to park a motor home or trailer (or two or even three) in your driveway, but it’s not okay for someone to use them for shelter. It’s something Melissa Duchaine is finding out the hard way.
Guelph/Eramosa council approves in-kind support for farmers’ parade of lights
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has once again approved a plan for the township to provide in-kind support for the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
Federal government provides $1.74 million to continue youth employment program
GUELPH – A local organization that provides employment supports and resources to people looking for work is getting a boost from the federal government to help marginalized youth.
Food security initiatives supported at Oak Tree Project finale event
GUELPH – A local program focused on tackling food insecurity is receiving a $20,000 boost from the Oak Tree Project.
Wellington Produce Packaging marks multiple milestones following fire that destroyed warehouse last year
MOUNT FOREST – On Oct. 18, Wellington Produce Packaging's employees, customers and suppliers joined government representatives and others for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a new addition to its plant.
County’s Green Legacy program reaches 20-year milestone
Wellington County – The county's Green Legacy program, which has grown to be the largest municipal tree planting program in North America, hit 20 years old in 2024, and it’s still going strong.
New buildings, renovations not part of HART Hub plan
GUELPH – The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub that is expected to replace the city’s safe consumption site will not mean any new buildings to provide supportive housing, and it’s still unclear how many new supportive housing units might be eked out of existing housing stock.
Township residents want fewer restrictions on backyard chickens
BRUCEDALE – No one spoke out against allowing backyard chickens on rural residential lots in Guelph/Eramosa, but several people expressed concerns about infringement on their right to own chickens during a public meeting on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to allow domestic poultry.
County looks to Mount Forest wastewater plant to treat Riverstown landfill leachate
KENILWORTH – The county is renewing a years-old request to Wellington North Township to treat leachate from the Riverstown landfill at the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant.
Traffic concerns raised at public meeting on commercial proposal
KENILWORTH – At least one Mount Forest resident is concerned that adding commercial development to the existing No Frills location will mean more traffic headaches.
Late veteran Sytske Drijber honoured for making Rockwood a better place
ROCKWOOD – The Rockmosa Older Adult Centre has been renamed the Sytske Drijber Room in honour of her contributions to the community and in the hopes she will not be forgotten.