FERGUS – Two local businesses are sponsoring free public skating sessions at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Family Day.
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Black Tie Bingo adds second venue to increase access, add choice for patrons
GUELPH – The 28th annual Black Tie Bingo fundraising gala in support of Guelph General Hospital, presented by Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union, has expanded this year, offering a new choice for patrons.
UGDSB appoints trustees to committees, approves director’s performance appraisal
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) held a board meeting on Jan. 16.
New dementia resource consultant launched at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has added a new role to the emergency department specifically designed to support community members who live with dementia or who care for someone living with dementia.
‘Let’s Talk’: CMHA offers tips on how to be part of change
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 2024 Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign, “Let’s change this,” highlights the mental health crisis in Canada and issued a collective call to action and change, on Jan. 24 and every day.
Police Beat: Pickups Stolen
ERIN – Police are reminding drivers to take precautions after pickup trucks were stolen in Hillsburgh and Erin on Jan. 13.
Sledders show up for Snowfall
ABOYNE - Recent snowfall had the hills at the Wellington County Museum and Archives in great shape for winter fun.
Erin District High School students presented Beyond the Canvas art show at Alton Mill
ALTON – Grade 12 visual arts students from Erin District High School have been hard at work since September producing a thematic body of artwork.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces cast and crew of Footloose production
ST. JACOBS – Everybody get ready to “cut loose”!
Cantabile Strings coming to Melville Church Feb. 11
FERGUS - The next Gallery Concert at Melville United Church is set for Feb. 11 and features the Cantabile Strings.
Province renews funding for livestock research
GUELPH – The governments of Canada and Ontario have reached a $2 million funding agreement with Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC).
University of Guelph survey seeks to gather data on farmland values
GUELPH - The University of Guelph is asking farmers to participate in a 15-minute online survey about rental rates and farmland values in the province.
Bishop Macdonell students graduate with internationally-recognized diplomas
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Students in the International Baccalaureate program at Bishop Macdonell graduate with internationally-recognized diplomas as well as regular Ontario Secondary School Diplomas.
Ed Video in jeopardy
GUELPH – A media arts centre in Guelph has started a GoFundMe account in the hopes of raising money to keep the centre afloat.
Grief support organization in need of volunteer facilitators
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) is currently recruiting volunteer facilitators for its peer grief support programs.