WELLINGTON COUNTY – Six local weightlifting athletes have qualified for the 2024 Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Feb. 16 to 26.
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Township seeking input from residents on draft 2024 budget
PUSLINCH – The township has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s 2024 proposed budget on EngagePuslinch.ca.
A year in review at the Upper Grand District School Board
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) education director Peter Sovran said he is “continually in awe” of the efforts of UGDSB students and staff.
Going organic: Guelph Organic Conference to return
GUELPH – The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is returning again with its Guelph Organic Conference at the University of Guelph (U of G) from Jan. 24 to 27.
Officials warn of winter weather safety hazards in Grand River conservation areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For many, cooler weather means walks through wintry woodlands, where blankets of snow create calming quiet and bright-feathered birds flit among tree branches sparkling with ice.
Average price of local home drops under $800,000: Canadian Real Estate Association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The average price of a home in Guelph and Wellington County was $795,100 in November, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip
GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.
Welland man faces weapon, driving charges after vehicle stolen
FERGUS – A Welland man is facing several weapon charges following a stolen vehicle call here recently.
Police Beat: Fergus woman charged with drug possession
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Fergus woman has been charged with drug possession following a traffic stop here last month.
Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by Town of Minto
MINTO - A bubble show, a new wrinkle at the 2023 Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Celebration hosted by the Town of Minto and Minto Fire at the Palmerston arena on Dec. 31.
Township seeking input from residents on draft 2024 budget
PUSLINCH – The township has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s 2024 proposed budget on EngagePuslinch.ca.
Spindrift Wind Quartet coming to Melville Church
FERGUS - The Spindrift Wind Quartet will begin the Gallery Concert season for 2024 with concerts at Melville United Church on Jan. 21 and Feb. 11.
Ballet Jörgen’s retelling of Anne of Green Gables takes main stage in January
GUELPH – Get ready to be swept away into the enchanting world of Avonlea as the beloved classic, Anne of Green Gables: The Ballet, at the River Run Centre on Jan. 14 at 2pm.
Guelph couple welcomes New Year’s baby Milo
GUELPH - The Oldfields welcomed a new member to the family, Milo Oldfield, who was born at Guelph General Hospital at 12:08am.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church hosts Family New Year’s Eve party
ARTHUR - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church hosted a Family New Year’s Eve party at the Arthur arena.