WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the 2022 municipal election nears, it may be time for prospective candidates to mark some important dates in their calendars.
Police beat: Woman assaulted officer: OPP
MOUNT FOREST – A Guelph woman faces assault charges following an incident here earlier this month.
‘Fair’ weather in the forecast for Aberfoyle
ABERFOYLE – Organizers are pleased to announce the Aberfoyle Fall Fair is back. The fair is slated for Sept. 9 and 10 and will be held at the Puslinch Community Centre.
Crime Stoppers: videos illustrate reality of trafficking, sex assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) officials say new videos on human trafficking and sexual assault help urge victims to take advantage of supports and encourage others to report the crimes.
Man facing driving charges after lengthy investigation
GUELPH – A Puslinch man faces several driving charges after a lengthy Guelph Police Service investigation into repeated driving complaints.
EMWF presents ‘Imaginations Ignite!’ event series for schools
EDEN MILLS – With the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) presents Imaginations Ignite!, a national online event series for schools inviting students to explore worlds beyond their own.
Save Our Water holding community gathering to celebrate its success
ELORA - The local water activist group Save Our Water is holding a community gathering on May 14 to celebrate its years of fighting to keep Centre Wellington’s water supply in the township.
Guelph Museums guiding McCrae 150 Memorial Tour in Europe
GUELPH - This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lt. Col. John McCrae and to commemorate the occasion, Guelph Museums will lead a guided tour through Europe this summer.
UGDSB to develop new multi-year plan
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is undergoing a multi-year plan (MYP) process to set the board’s priorities for the next four years.
Elora House holding Mother’s Day fundraiser
ELORA – Wondering what to do with your mom on Mother’s Day? Here’s an idea: take her out for brunch and help Elora House at the same time.
Provincial order bans birds from events to limit spread of avian influenza
TORONTO – As of April 9, participation of birds in shows, sales, swap, fairs, sports and educational displays is prohibited by a provincial order to limit the spread of avian influenza in Ontario.
Harriston singer wins Great Community Talent Search
CAMBRIDGE – Emily MacRobbie of Harriston is the first-place winner of Drayton Entertainment’s Great Community Talent Search.
Dental program that reduces financial barriers for youth is back
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Healthy Smiles Ontario program has returned to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region following a pandemic-related absence.
United Way to provide $1.3 million to local non-profits in first phase of funding
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is providing $1.3 million in funding to local non-profit agencies and organizations as part of its new Community Impact Strategy. Announced on April 6, the funding aims to help with pandemic recovery, address inequities and make funding more accessible.
Shawn Watters plans to run for mayor of Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Former county and township councillor Shawn Watters has announced his intention to run for mayor of Centre Wellington Township this fall.