GUELPH – Hundreds of women and girls gathered at the Linamar headquarters on March 7 to celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting women’s participation in skilled trades.
UGDSB approves five updated policies
GUELPH – During the Upper Grand District School Board meeting on Feb. 27, trustees approved updates to five policies.
Organizers preparing for second annual Wellington County Multicultural Festival
ABOYNE – Planning for Wellington County’s second annual Multicultural Festival is underway, and applications are open for performers, exhibitors and food vendors.
Guelph/Eramosa councillors’ annual pay up by nearly 9%
BRUCEDALE – Last year, Mayor Chris White received $44,680 in remuneration and councillors Corey Woods, Mark Bouwmeester, Bruce Dickieson and Steven Liebig received $27,594.
Elora author offers flavourful glimpse into Atlantic Canada’s history
ELORA – Jan Feduck’s debut book, Dining Out With History, is a recipe book, travel guide, collection of short stories and historical textbook all rolled into one colourful and digestible package.
WCDSB reports successful WHY Survey participation rates
GUELPH – A Well-being and Health Youth (WHY) Survey was completed by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students, parents and staff last week.
Rockwood homeowner offers details of severance plan
ROCKWOOD – Homeowners set to sever their residential lot in Old Rockwood assure they are not looking to tarnish the neighbourhood’s character.
Student trustees outline ways Catholic high schools recognized Black History Month
GUELPH – Students at Catholic high schools in Guelph recognized Black Heritage Month in a range of ways that were highlighted by student trustee Vivian Huynh during the Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on March 4.
Students from Catholic school board battled it out during annual chess tournament
GUELPH – Wellington County students made a strong impression during the annual chess tournament at St. Peters Elementary School.
Guelph rally calls for Canada to stop arming Israel
GUELPH – People in Guelph have been demonstrating on a near-weekly basis since late last year,…
Guelph/Eramosa receives urban severance application
BRUCEDALE – A severance application has been submitted for an urban lot in old Rockwood.
Community Resource Centre offers free tax clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington (CRC) has partnered with the Canada Revenue Agency again this year for its Income Tax Support Program.
Erin Seedy Saturday set to return March 9 to Erin United
ERIN – Gardeners can kick off the season by stocking up on some seeds and other supplies at the upcoming Erin Seedy Saturday.
Say it Loud concert honoured Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage celebrated the history of Black music with the Say it Loud concert on Feb. 23.
Rea Garrison’s novel The Long Way Home tells tale of friendship
FERGUS – Rea Garrison was in Grade 6 when she first started working on her now-published novel, The Long Way Home.