TORONTO – A private member’s bill from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae aimed at reducing liability for farm-based tourism operators has passed its third and final reading.
Ballet Jörgen reimagines a classic: Sleeping Beauty
GUELPH – With timeless music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and fresh choreography by Bengt Jörgen, Ballet Jörgen – Sleeping Beauty is a modern version of the classic production. Part of Movement – The Dance Series, this show is supported by Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth and the department of Canad
Elliott community named recipient of grant from local foundation
GUELPH – The Elliott Community Retirement home has announced it is a 2024 grant recipient for the from the Balnar Family Foundation of Guelph. This grant will allow the Elliott Community to revitalize its on-site cafe, located in the community centre’s atrium. “The cafe is cherished by our residen
Fergus Lions Club and Reliable Ford partner for successful annual Christmas drive
FERGUS – Members of the Fergus Lions Club gathered at Reliable Ford on Dec. 14 to collect donated gift cards and toys that were delivered to Reliable Ford by community members over the past month as part of the Lions’ annual Christmas drive.
Sensational Elora makes large donation to Centre Wellington Food Bank
ELORA – Sensational Elora was in a giving mood on Dec. 12 as it made a large donation to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Retired teachers support food banks
FERGUS – A local branch of an organization that advocates for education workers and retirees is donating funds to help local food security organizations. Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTOERO) District 31 Wellington recently donated $1,300 to eight community organizations that it says “help to support
St. James Anglican Church holds annual Christmas sale
CENTRE WELLINGTON – St. James Anglican Church held its annual Christmas Sale on Dec. 14.
Restaurants raise $20,000 for United Way during inaugural NovemBurger campaign
GUELPH – November is over and along with it, a savoury fundraising campaign that brought in more than $20,000 for the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.
Belwood Lions Club hosts Breakfast with Santa
BELWOOD – On Dec. 7, the Belwood Lions Club held a successful Breakfast with Santa at Belwood Hall.
Good Lovelies’ annual Christmas concert lands in Guelph
GUELPH – Good Lovelies’ annual Christmas tour is on the road this December, bringing classic holiday songs, timeless winter selections, and original Good Lovelies songs to the stage.
Businesses team up to provide fresh food to people in need this holiday season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There is still time for people to support a unique local holiday donation drive billed as a “foodraiser,” because of its goal of providing fresh, healthy food to people in need.
Guelph River run centre to host A Very Charlie Brown Concert
GUELPH – The River Run Centre will be bringing back A Very Charlie Brown Concert on Dec. 22.
Canadians’ views of India plummet in light of foreign interference allegations
VANCOUVER – Amid fresh, but so far denied, allegations of Indian political interference in Canada’s 2022 Conservative Party leadership race, a new public opinion poll indicates a significant decline in Canadian views towards the sub-continental superpower.
Guelph Community Foundation allocates $110,000 to 24 local charities
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation (GFC) has announced grant recipients for 2024.
Grade 10 environmental leadership students to host climate change conference
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be holding its first ever “Grade 9 Climate Showdown” at the University of Guelph Arboretum on Dec. 17.