FERGUS – The Waterloo Wellington Older Adults Strategy (WWOAS) launched its 2025 Age Well seniors’ calendar at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre on Oct. 18.
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Cody Shepperd golf tournament raises $36,300 for Grove Hubs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 20, 2017, Paul and Darcie Shepperd lost their son Cody to suicide.
Rockwood community and students to honour veterans with Nov. 11 service
ROCKWOOD – Local elementary school students and member of the community will gather to honour the contributions of veterans in a Remembrance Day service in the village on Nov. 11.
Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship winners
FERGUS – Maizie Lupal, in Grade 8 at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora, kicks the ball to a teammate in the Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship game this past Wednesday at Victoria Park in Fergus.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra celebrating 10th anniversary at Legion
ELORA – The Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO) is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a night of live music at the Elora Legion.
Food security initiatives supported at Oak Tree Project finale event
GUELPH – A local program focused on tackling food insecurity is receiving a $20,000 boost from the Oak Tree Project.
County celebrates Ontario Library Week Oct. 20 to 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s Ontario Public Library Week, and to celebrate the Wellington County Library is giving people the chance to win a free book.
Recuitment is now open for Class 21 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership program
GUELPH – The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is now accepting applications for Class 21 that begins in September 2025.
Safe road trip tips for colder months
CANADA – Road trips are great ways to get away from home and see the country.
Alan Doyle to play Guelph’s River Run Centre
GUELPH – JUNO-nominated Canadian musician Alan Doyle is coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre in the spring, and the show is nearly sold-out.
Mapleton 4-H Club continues pasta project
MAPLETON – Mapleton 4-H Club – Pasta Project
Termite subsidy plan finally in place in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After years of discussion and planning, on Oct. 15 Centre Wellington council approved a subsidy plan for homeowners with termites.
CVC’s Smart Blue Roof project wins Clean50 Top Project Award
ONTARIO – Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) smart blue roof has been awarded a 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award, in partnership with the smart blue roof design consultant Enviro-Stewards Inc.
RBC employees volunteer at Grove youth hubs
GUELPH – In recognition of World Mental Health Day, the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs have been thrilled to welcome RBC employees who volunteered at the Grove sites in Palmerston, Fergus and Guelph.
War heroes presentation coming to Guelph Civic Museum
GUELPH – Retired history teacher and finalist for the Governor General’s History Teaching Award, Joe Tersigni, is set to share a presentation on the war heroes from Guelph and why we should remember them.