ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has a number of free virtual workshops coming up next month.
2022 Summer Lecture Series for Seniors to be on Zoom
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph and Wellington County’s Summer Lectures Club, made up of seniors and retirees interested in life-long learning, will host its upcoming series of 17 weekly lectures.
County of Wellington to end state of emergency on March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The local state of emergency will end here on March 1. The County of Wellington announced in a Feb. 22 news release it is ending the state of emergency in consultation with the local medical officer of health.
Ontario to eliminate licence plate renewal fees, stickers effective March 13
TORONTO - On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
Wellington County donors gave over $24,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A hacked list of donors to the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa shows more than 150 people from Wellington County donated to the cause, raising over $24,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
MPs weigh-in on use of Emergencies Act as police operation continues in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Parliamentary debate on the use of the Emergencies Act to address the occupation in Ottawa was paused on Friday due to an ongoing police operation.
County to ease COVID-19 health and safety restrictions March 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All county buildings will reopen to the public without proof-of-vaccination requirements and curbside pickup at library branches will be discontinued.
Advertiser, Community News nominated for OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in Ontario in its circulation class for the third year in a row.
Crozier announces its first University of Guelph scholarship recipient
GUELPH – C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. has announced the first recipient of the engineering firm’s new scholarship fund at the University of Guelph.
Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice prepping for provincial election
GUELPH - With less than 100 days left before the provincial election, the Guelph Wellington Social Justice Coalition is hosting a series of virtual zoom events to get voters ready.
GLT presents ‘Romeo and Rosaline’ during month of March
GUELPH – During the month of March, the Guelph Little Theatre (GLT) will be presenting Romeo and Rosaline, a witty comedy written by Andrew Batten.
Hillsburgh’s Century Church Theatre presents ‘Jack of Diamonds’
HILLSBURGH – Hillsburgh’s Century Church Theatre will be presenting Jack of Diamonds for the month of March.
Applications now open for Art on the Street 2022
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council (GAC) and the Downtown Guelph Business Association are thrilled to announce the return of Art on the Street to Guelph’s Quebec Street.
It’s Non-Profit Appreciation Week in Ontario
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) will be noting the first Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week in Ontario, which runs this week, Feb. 14 to 20.
Government introduces legislation to support low-income seniors who received pandemic benefits
GATINEAU – As the global pandemic continues in Canada, the Canadian government say it will continue to support vulnerable, low-income seniors who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.