BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved a new noise bylaw that Wellington County and Wellington OPP officials hope all of the county’s lower tier municipalities will implement.
Hike for Hospice registration now open for June fundraising event
GUELPH – For the last 20 years, supporters of Hospice Wellington have laced up their hiking shoes every year for the Hike for Hospice fundraiser.
UGDSB not part of lawsuit against social media giants
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Five Ontario school boards are suing social media giants for over $4 billion in damages. The Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are currently not part of the lawsuits.
Council willing to pay up to $60,000 to bring two doctors to Rockwood
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has agreed to fork out up to $60,000 to entice two doctors to join the East Wellington Family Health Team clinic in Rockwood.
Registration open for free Summertime International Languages Program
GUELPH – Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 can register for free language lessons in Guelph this summer.
‘Sunshine List’ includes 30% more municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Salaries of Ontario’s publicly paid employees are published by the provincial government every March, in what’s officially called the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List, but more commonly known as the Sunshine List.
Robotics team ‘all about building STEM in our community’: teacher
GUELPH – Sunshine streamed through the cafeteria’s large glass windows, and people strolled leisurely outside, some wearing just shorts and a T-shirt, soaking up unseasonably warm weather on March 13.
Students to explore outer space at museum
ABOYNE – From rocket launches to rover descents, students will have the opportunity to take part in space-themed, hands-on and immersive workshops at the Wellington County Museum and Archives next month.
Catholic school board recognizes Shayle Cappellina as VIP student
GUELPH – Erin Grade 8 student Shayle Cappellina has made significant contributions to St. John Brebeuf Catholic School.
Everton artist’s work to be displayed in Times Square
EVERTON – Susan Johnson has been recognized by ArtTour International Magazine (ATIM) with a Top 60 Masters Award for her multimedia piece entitled Fear.
Guelph/Eramosa curlers qualify for Canadian championship
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Riley Sandham and Brendan Craig are heading to Fredericton, New Brunswick next week, for the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.
New basketball club launches in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Kids and teens in Wellington County have a new opportunity to shoot hoops with the opening of the Rockwood Basketball Club.
Arthur Animal Rescue in ‘urgent’ need of foster homes for cats
ARTHUR – Arthur Animal Rescue is urgently seeking new foster families for adult cats.
UGDSB appoints student trustees for next school year
GUELPH – Students at the Upper Grand District School Board have elected their student trustees for next year.
School board explores ways to recognize former director
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is exploring ways to commemorate Dr. Martha Rogers.