HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.
Elora author’s new book reminds readers ‘What We’ve Forgotten’
ELORA – Amy Miranda is new to Elora, and she’s bringing magic to the village with her works of witchery.
Inspire Charity Gala to fundraise for Guelph hospital, Doctors Without Borders
GUELPH – “Young people are the future of this world, and they are not to be underestimated.”
A year in review at the Upper Grand District School Board
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) education director Peter Sovran said he is “continually in awe” of the efforts of UGDSB students and staff.
Officials warn of winter weather safety hazards in Grand River conservation areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For many, cooler weather means walks through wintry woodlands, where blankets of snow create calming quiet and bright-feathered birds flit among tree branches sparkling with ice.
Average price of local home drops under $800,000: Canadian Real Estate Association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The average price of a home in Guelph and Wellington County was $795,100 in November, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Community Pantry Project fills a gap by supporting Rockwood residents in need
ROCKWOOD – Every Wednesday, people in need can visit the new Community Pantry Project here to pick up groceries, clothing and small kitchen items, and stay to enjoy a bowl of hot soup.
Rockwood soccer star Daniel Clarke drafted by Halifax Wanderers Football Club
ROCKWOOD – Local 20-year-old Daniel Clarke has been drafted by the Halifax Wanderers Football Club as a goalkeeper.
Dave Genereaux will be missed deeply: family
FERGUS – Dave Genereaux was a loving husband, doting new father and “all around awesome guy. He’s going to be missed a lot,” his wife Sabrina Genereaux said tearfully on Dec. 31.
Fergus man dead after Highway 6 collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 40-year-old Fergus man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 on Friday morning.
Recycling Christmas trees can support Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Trees for Tots fundraiser gives trees a second life while raising funds for important programming.
Music video starring, directed by Guelph/Eramosa residents shot in Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new music video for Rosa Ingenious’ song La La Land has countless ties to Wellington County.
Grand Valley man awarded Carnegie Medal for heroism
GRAND VALLEY – Alan Mackie says he was simply doing what anyone else would have done when he kicked in the door of a burning building last March to rescue his elderly neighbour.
Rockwood students spread Christmas cheer to local veterans
ROCKWOOD – Students at Sacred Heart Catholic School sent hundreds of handmade Christmas cards to veterans that will be distributed by the Acton Legion and the Canadian Armed Forces this Advent season.
County students among winners of CBC’s Canadian Music Class Challenge
GUELPH – Local students are receiving national recognition for their recent rendition of Sloan’s 2001 song If It Feels Good Do It.