GUELPH – The University of Guelph has launched a new training program aimed at increasing faculty and staff’s knowledge, understanding and awareness of how both lived traumatic experiences and generational trauma can impact student mental health and well-being.
‘Small Treasures’ art show runs until Jan. 5.
GUELPH – The Artworks Gallery in Guelph held a soft opening for the Small Treasures art show on Nov. 10.
Elora Singers release In Beauty May I Walk
ELORA – The Elora Singers have released a new album, In Beauty May I Walk.
Wellington County Soil and Crop annual meeting returns
MAPLETON – The Wellington County Soil and Crop annual meeting is set for Dec. 6 with registration from 9 to 9:30am at the Alma Bible Church.
NDSS boys volleyball team heading to CWOSSA
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Junior boys volleyball team will be heading to Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) championship in Hanover on Nov. 15.
Legal Clinic hosts National Housing Day event on Nov. 22
GUELPH – The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County is inviting people to learn and share stories about the vital role housing plays in people’s lives at a National Housing Day event on Nov. 22.
James and the Giant Peach arrives at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions presented the Roald Dahl classic James and the Giant Peach at the Fergus Grand Theatre with three performances on Nov. 15, 16, and 17.
Highland Manor donates to SMART Exercise program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents of Highland Manor presented a cheque for $500 to the SMART Exercise program Nov. 7.
Ground breaking for South Guelph Secondary School
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board officials and Guelph politicians attended a ground breaking for the South Guelph Secondary School at 388 Arkell Rd., near the Victoria Road intersection, on Nov. 7.
Singer/songwriter Amanda Braam joins David Bowie tribute band
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Bowie Lives show is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 30 at 7:30pm.
Canada Post releases Hanukkah stamp
OTTAWA – Canada Post has unveiled its latest stamp which commemorates the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Gala raises $150,000 for Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced Happy Tails Gala raised more than $150,000 in support of vulnerable animals in Guelph and Wellington County.
‘The Sound of Music’ comes to Hanover
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players will open their production of The Sound of Music on Nov. 29 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.
Local vendors kick off Christmas in Erin
ERIN – The Christmas in Erin market at the fairgrounds last weekend offered unique gifts from local vendors, pony rides, alpacas, a photo booth and more to kick off the holiday season.