TORONTO – Four accomplished Canadians were aptly celebrated for their lifelong contributions to advancing Canadian agriculture when they were formally inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on Nov. 2 at a ceremony in Toronto, Ontario.
Suicide crisis line enters its second year in service locally
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Compass Community Services is marking one year of providing people in the community and across the country access to life-saving support through three easy-to-remember numbers: 9-8-8.
Veterans’ coffee hour
GUELPH – Every Friday morning at Branch 234 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Guelph, members have a “veterans’ coffee hour.”
Joy in the City, a gospel Christmas celebration
GUELPH – Get ready for a gospel music experience with Joy in the City 6 - a gospel Christmas celebration on Dec. 14.
Citizens awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario, presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to recipients in the Senate of Canada Chamber last week.
ROI introduces the 2024 Rural Change Makers
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 2024 young leaders of change who have begun their leadership learning journey together through the Rural Change Makers (RCM) program.
Cornerstone School in Guelph holding a family-friendly fundraiser
GUELPH – Cornerstone School is bringing a small dose of magic to Guelph with a cozy, family-friendly fundraiser – “enjoy festive light displays, games, and treats, all while supporting the school,” officials invite.
Festive flakes fall on Erin Santa Claus parade
ERIN – Snow was falling all around as spectators lined the streets for the annual Santa Claus Parade in Erin on Nov. 30.
Festive fun planned at Wellington County library branches
‘Tis the season for festive programming and cozy crafting! Visit your local Wellington County Library branch during the month of December for an assortment of holiday-themed programmes and drop-in activities.
“Road to ruin”?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At its regular meeting the NeighbourWoods group heard all about the newly proposed Highway 413 around Toronto from Mike Marcolongo.
Hanover Community Players present The Sound of Music
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players invite everyone to their Sound of Music production at the Hanover Civic Theatre from Dec. 5 through 8.
Elora Santa Claus Parade lit up the village on Nov. 30
ELORA – The Fergus Pipe Band marched through the streets in the Elora Santa Claus parade on Nov. 30. It was a cold and snowy night but the pipes and drums held up well.
4-H executive director receives Coronation medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – 4-H executive director Christine Oldfield, right, from Guelph was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Senate of Canada Honourable Rob Black on Nov. 22.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington celebrate the holiday season
CENTRvcE WELLINGTON – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington celebrated the holiday season with a dinner at the GrandWay Event Centre on Nov. 19.