GUELPH – As part of its grief support efforts, Hospice Wellington will be continuing its gentle art therapy invitations in the new year.
Note card campaign raises money for Elora House
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rita Anand moved from Chicago to Fergus 13 years ago.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates blankets to children battling cancer
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club has joined other district clubs to donate 153 blankets this holiday season to children battling cancer.
WHSS business leadership class raises $15,000 for students in need
MOUNT FOREST – For the last 22 years, Wellington Heights Secondary School's (WHSS) Grade 12 business leadership class has held its "Warm Winter Wishes" charity initiative.
Seniors centre, VON organize 2023 Christmas stocking program
MAPLETON – The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence (SCE) and Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) have teamed up for their fifth year of providing Christmas stockings to north Wellington seniors.
Linamar to match all donations to The Grove until end of year
GUELPH – Until Dec. 31, Linamar Corporation will match donations to The Grove Hubs for its end-of-year holiday campaign.
Local seniors team up to produce educational children’s books
CENTRE WELLINGTON – About two years ago, three friends at a seniors centre got together to write, illustrate and publish educational books for children.
Canada Food Price Report predicts increase of up to 4.5% next year
GUELPH – Canada’s Food Price Report predicts food prices will increase by 2.5 to 4.5% in 2024. The average family of four can expect to spend $700 more on food next year.
‘Light Up Louise Marshall Hospital’ fundraiser to bring holiday cheer
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation is getting ready for the holiday season with its Light Up LMH fundraiser.
Guelph, Wellington organizations receive federal funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, announced federal funding for 38 local organizations on Friday.
Elora, Fergus recognized as top Culture Days participants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus were recently recognized for being one of the top participating communities in this year’s Culture Days festival.
Rockwood Farmer’s parade of lights returns for 31st year
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.
Mapleton, Centre Wellington on Globe and Mail’s ‘Most Livable Cities’ list
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Globe and Mail recently came out with a list of Canada’s most livable cities, – and two of the top 100 are in Wellington County.
Keira Healey wins gold with Ontario Red at nationals in Dawson Creek, BC
ARTHUR – Keira Healey from Arthur played with Team Ontario Red and won gold in the Canadian Junior Hockey Nationals in early November.
Groups partner with school board for ThinkAG Career Competition
ELORA – Grade 8 and 9 students from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) explored a variety of career pathways in Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food sector at an event here last week.