FERGUS – Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend as organizers welcome back the Fergus Santa Claus Parade.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights returns Dec. 9
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Children will once again see Santa and Mrs. Claus riding through Rockwood, as officials have announced the return of the traditional Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
PIN inspires change with virtual youth summit
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) is working to inspire change through youth volunteering in its latest event.
OPP urges people to plan ahead as it kicks off Festive RIDE campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police officials say now that they've launched their annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign, drivers can expect to see more police checks on area roads.
Committee celebrates 200th anniversary of Hillsburgh with commemorative stamp
HILLSBURGH – This year marked the 200th anniversary of the founding of Hillsburgh in 1821. To celebrate, the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee, in collaboration with Canada Post, has released an official commemorative anniversary stamp.
Local author finds his ‘thriller voice’ with upcoming novel
ELORA – Pushing his foot to the gas pedal, local author Rio Youers says he has found his “thriller voice” with his upcoming novel 'No Second Chances'.
Ontario’s top doctor urges people to take a cautious approach this holiday season
TORONTO – With the holiday season approaching, the provincial government has released COVID-19 guidelines for those planning to celebrate.
Town of Erin will now permit off-road vehicles on town roads
ERIN – Working to maintain consistency across the county, the Town of Erin will now permit the use of off-road vehicles on town roads.
Guelph/Eramosa kicking off the Christmas spirit with Christmas in the Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas in the Park, a new event organized by the municipality’s parks and recreation department.
Light Up the Park brightened Palmerston Lions Heritage Park
Santa comes to town – The Light Up the Park event on Nov. 19 featured Christmas lights lining the…
Local class launches donation drive to give back to community
FERGUS – After reading the novel Refugee by Alan Gratz and discussing how they could help those in need, J.D. Hogarth Public School teacher Nava Zarrabi-Yan and her Grade 7 class took it upon themselves to launch a donation drive at the school.
Guelph/Eramosa kicking off festive season with Christmas in the Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas in the Park, a new event organized by the municipality’s parks and recreation department.
UGDSB approves the use of N95 masks for staff
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved the use of N95 masks for staff, provided they fulfill several requirements.
CMHA recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With substance use on the rise, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is actively engaging in working with the community to create change while reducing the stigma surrounding addiction.
Draft Guelph/Eramosa budget anticipates 2.4% tax increase in 2022
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After coming in at a zero per cent tax increase in the 2021 budget, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa is predicting residents will see a 2.4% increase in taxes to support the township’s 2022 budget.