GUELPH - Members of the Rotary Club of Guelph South donated their time on Dec. 2 in support of this year’s Salvation Army Kettle Campaign at Stone Road Mall.
Hospice Wellington introduces Retro Royale
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospice Wellington is planning to transport guests “to a time where pop culture like totally exploded” – a time of Cabbage Patch Kids, MTV, Gremlins and Goonies.
Belwood Lions Club donates $3000 to Centre Wellington Food Bank
BELWOOD - The Belwood Lions Club presented a cheque for $3,000 to Jackie and Pat from the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Bishop Macdonell students raise money for prosthetic leg
GUELPH – International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program students from Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School (BMCHS) have provided a prosthetic leg to a person in need.
Open Mind: Masking emotions at work, over the holidays
I attended a webinar recently about masking our emotions in the workplace and I wondered if the same concept may apply when attending holiday social gatherings.
Holiday survival guide tips: enjoy the season with less stress
With holidays quickly approaching, it can get a little overwhelming.
Fergus Scottish Festival selling early access holiday tickets, souvenirs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival is running a holiday sale from Dec. 6 to 22, with early access to purchase admission tickets online for the 2024 festival.
‘Country Christmas’ theme of Alma Santa Claus Parade
ALMA - Santa Claus is set to wrap up his pre-Christmas parade tour of Wellington County with a visit to this village.
Guelph councillor seeks Liberal nomination
GUELPH – Guelph councillor Dominique O’Rourke has officially declared her intention to enter the race to replace Lloyd Longfield as Guelph’s next Liberal Member of Parliament.
River Run Centre hosts seven-time Juno winner
GUELPH – Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s chamber choir performed with seven-time Juno winner and Order of Canada recipient Susan Aglukark at the River Run Centre on Dec. 7.
A Christmas Miracle at Elora Community Theatre
ELORA - Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Deb Stanson and David Tanner for the Elora Community Theatre, made its debut on Dec. 8 runs until Dec. 17 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Monster fundraiser for Centre Wellington Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sensational Elora raised more than $16,000 during its Monster Month events – its most successful year ever, organizers say.
Catholic school board announces Marylin Dawson as new superintendent of student achievement
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomes Marylin Dawson as the new superintendent of student achievement.
Hugh Black Bonspiel held at Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS – The Hugh Black Bonspiel at the Fergus Curling Club on Dec. 2 honoured the Black family, members of which were among the original settlers of Fergus.