FERGUS – Driven by a passion for history, part-time Fergus resident Paul Federico has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for his extensive preservation work.
UGDSB trustees raise concerns over regular bus route cancellations for some schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Not knowing if their school bus will be arriving to pick them up at the beginning of the day is becoming a regular concern for some local students and their parents.
‘It feels unreal’: Erin’s Rachael Karker wins bronze in Olympic debut
CALGARY – Rachael Karker says it “feels unreal” to accomplish what she set out to do and bring home a bronze medal from the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Erin Seed Library helps gardeners kick-off spring with Seedy Saturday this month
ERIN – The Erin Seed Library is hosting its annual Seedy Saturday this month.
Lack of transportation for GCVI IB students highlights program inequity for rural students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Parents calling for an additional bus route to accommodate Wellington County students enrolled in the international baccalaureate program at GCVI in Guelph have highlighted a greater issue of program inequity for rural students.
School boards receive funding from province for tutoring support programs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As part of the province's plan to get students back on track after nearly two years of pandemic-related disruptions, both the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are receiving funding for tutoring support programs.
Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore
TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the provinces top doctor says masking in schools will also be eliminated.
UGDSB report finds schools generally satisfied with police interactions
GUELPH – Following the removal of the School Resource Officer program last spring, schools in the Upper Grand District School Board have been generally satisfied with police interactions, according to a recent report.
Erin’s Rachael Karker caps off Olympic debut with bronze medal
BEIJING – At the bottom of the halfpipe at Genting Snow Park in Beijing, Rachael Karker claimed the bronze in the women’s freeski halfpipe final at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Family Day Winter Classic held in Puslinch
Family Day Winter Classic – The Optimist Club of Puslinch organized another Family Day Winter…
Province will provide 49,000 HEPA units to schools, child care centres
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is providing additional stand-alone HEPA filter units for schools and child care centres to further protect children against COVID-19.
Equine Guelph receives $150,000 over three years to support programming
GUELPH – A recent announcement of $150,000 over three years from the Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) to Equine Guelph will kick off a multi-year initiative to continue building and developing programs of value to the horse industry.
Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services took part in Family Day events
Family Day – Members of the Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services also took part in the Feb. 21…
These entrepreneurs are transforming the landscape for women in rodeo
EAST GARAFRAXA – From the barn to businesswomen, two entrepreneurs are working to transform the world of women’s rodeo, “one cattle tag at a time.”
Elora Centre for the Arts looking to expand existing heritage structure
ELORA – In order to provide a multi-use space and improve accessibility, the Elora Centre for the Arts is looking to expand after receiving a series of grants.