WELLINGTON COUNTY – A mild winter means many equine professionals are grappling with how to manage mud.
Second Blue Water Mysteries novel released
MOOREFIELD – Retired teacher Ivanka Fear will be releasing her third novel, book two in the Blue Water Mysteries, on March 5.
Art exhibit at Sportsplex features Fergus high school students’ work
FERGUS – When Centre Wellington District High School art students created their cumulative art projects last semester, they weren’t expecting to be offered the opportunity to share their work in the community.
WCDSB director of education shares annual report
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) director of education Michael Glazier said his annual director’s report “highlights the many ... successes of our schools.”
Reducing emissions takes priority in plans for two new UGDSB schools
GUELPH – Construction for new Centre Wellington elementary and South Guelph secondary schools could begin as soon as spring.
Sacred Heart school celebrates Shrove Tuesday with pancake fundraiser
ROCKWOOD – Sacred Heart Catholic School hosted its second annual Shrove Tuesday Luncheon and Supper on Feb. 13 and raised over $1,000 for Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church..
UGDSB seeks input on 2024-25 school year calendars
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released proposed calendars for the 2024-25 school year and is welcoming feedback from students, families and staff.
Dozens protest in downtown Guelph to support ‘homeless neighbours’
GUELPH – Crisp winter weather did not deter dozens from gathering downtown bright and early Valentine’s Day morning – a show of love and support for people facing homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County.
Principals offer perspectives on student cell phone use
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Principals at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards say they are happy with cell phone policies already in place.
Guelph Black Heritage Society offers monthly seniors club
GUELPH – The Phoenix Seniors Club is a monthly program offered by the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS).
‘Faces of Recovery’ panel highlights lesser-known eating disorders
GUELPH – Eating disorders impact different people in different ways, and this year’s Faces of Recovery panel highlighted some of the lesser-known disorders.
‘It’s time for action’: attendees offer mixed reviews of health, housing symposium
GUELPH – Health care is an essential part of addressing the homelessness crisis, and the County of Wellington worked to highlight this during its recent symposium.
Tracy Cain tells Rockwood students about how her ancestors escaped slavery
ROCKWOOD – Tracy Cain wants her ancestors’ achievements to inspire students to make a positive influence on their own communities.
Rockwood teens release first album
ROCKWOOD – Three former Rockwood Centennial Public School students are part of a band called Bluff, and their first album, Breeding Grounds, will be released on Feb. 14.
UGDSB recognizes Black heritage, brilliance, joy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.