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.
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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.
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.
“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.
Centre Wellington Singers and Guelph Youth Singers perform in Fergus
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Singers and the Guelph Youth Singers performed at Melville United Church in Fergus on Nov. 30.
Township launches 2025 Community Investment Fund
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The program formerly known as the Community Impact Grants has been updated and began accepting applications on Dec. 1 under its new name: the Community Investment Fund.
Governments announce available funding for Ontario’s agri-food sector
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for three initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Holiday-themed candlelight concerts by Fever in Guelph
GUELPH – This holiday season Fever is bringing a Candlelight Christmas concert series to Guelph.
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot moves from Aberfoyle to Harriston
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot has moved from the Aberfoyle Waste Facility to the Harriston Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of December.
Guelph Tool Library has moved to new spot
GUELPH – The Guelph Tool Library (GLT) has relocated to a new, larger location – just down the hall from their current home in Old Quebec Street Shoppes.
Winning game for Centre Wellington District High School Junior Boys basketball team
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington District High School Junior Boys basketball team defeated Centennial 62-17 on Nov. 28 in Fergus.