WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county program that offers micro-grants to farmers to test out regenerative agricultural practices is up for an award from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.
Township returns splash pad surplus funds to Arthur Optimist Club
KENILWORTH – The Arthur Optimist Club is getting nearly $12,000 back from Wellington North Township – funds that were left over after a new splash pad was built on Domville Street in Arthur.
Author Lawrence Hill shares ‘thoughtful discussion’ with St. James Catholic High School students
GUELPH – St. James Catholic High School hosted Canadian author Lawrence Hill for a “fireside chat” with the Grade 10 and 11 students at St. John the Baptist Church on Dec. 3.
Art Gallery of Guelph announces appointment of new Curator of Contemporary Art
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph has announced the appointment of Erin Szikora as Curator of Contemporary Art.
Sensational Elora makes record donations in 2024
ELORA – The generosity and support from the community and visitors at Sensational Elora events enabled a record 2024 donation to help fight food insecurity in Centre Wellington, officials state.
March classic will return for 15th year
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, is excited to announce that registration for the 2025 March Classic: Leading the Way will open on Jan. 6.
RBC poll reveals financial stresses on relationships
TORONTO – According to a poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s high cost of living is causing harsh financial realities between couples, with more than 55 per cent reporting they need to be in a relationship to pay for their lifestyle.
Ag sector could benefit from meeting needs of female farmers: survey
GUELPH – The agri-food industry could realize new growth opportunities if it better served the needs of a growing segment of its membership – women farmers.
Canada Post resumed operations notice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Canada Post resumed operations Dec. 17, beginning the process of stabilizing operations across the country.
Breslau man charged after bar employees punched
GUELPH – A Breslau man was arrested after two employees and a customer of a Guelph bar were assaulted earlier this month.
Sending nude photos leads to child porn charges
GUELPH – A Guelph teen faces child pornography charges after she allegedly sent nude photos of her ex-boyfriend to the boy’s parents.
Going away for the holidays? ‘Ensuring the safety of your home, belongings should be a priority’: OPP
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the holiday season here, local police are urging residents to take precautions if they’re spending time away from home.
Fergus Curling Club hosted annual Hugh Black Founders Bonspiel
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 30, the Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual Hugh Black Founders Bonspiel.
Police beat: Mapleton man faces assault, mischief charges
ROTHSAY – A Mapleton man is facing assault and mischief charges following an incident here last week.
Centre Wellington holds ‘Most Generous City’ title for second year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – CanadaHelps, the country’s largest online platform for donating and fundraising, has named Centre Wellington as Canada’s most generous city among Canada’s top 200 most populated cities in the country, based on donations made using CanadaHelps.