CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rita Anand moved from Chicago to Fergus 13 years ago.
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North Wellington seniors conquer tech hurdles in eight-week course
DRAYTON – There were 60 north Wellington seniors who conquered a steep learning cuve and ovecame tech hurdles to master digital devices as part of a seniors training and support program that ran for its second year in 2023.
County planning symposium on health, housing in region
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is planning a health and housing symposium early next year that will touch on issues around mental health, addiction and homelessness.
WHSS business leadership class raises $15,000 for students in need
MOUNT FOREST – For the last 22 years, Wellington Heights Secondary School's (WHSS) Grade 12 business leadership class has held its "Warm Winter Wishes" charity initiative.
Rezoning permits special events on rural property
BRUCEDALE – Seasonal special events with up to 75 guests will be permitted at an agricultural property just south of the Rockwood Conservation Area.
United Way asks for help maintaining ‘critical community services’
GUELPH – Every day in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin thousands of people reach out to the nonprofit sector for support.
Guelph artist leads workshop at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA - The sound of happy young voices rang out in the classroom at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Dec. 16.
County holiday closures, changes
Administration Centre - CLOSED: Dec. 25 to Jan. 1
Local Author reads children’s book at Knox Presbyterian Church
ELORA - On Dec. 16 Kasandra Coleman, a local author of children’s books, read to children and parents from her latest, The You, You are is Perfect, and others at Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora.
Guelph Police investigating ‘suspicious fire’ on Dec. 14
GUELPH – Police and fire officials here are investigating a suspicious fire in a vacant house last week.
Semi-truck stolen: OPP
MINTO – Local police say they are investigating the theft of a “semi-truck” here earlier this month.
2023 Scotch Doubles Bonspiel wraps up at Elora Curling Club
ELORA - The Elora Curling Club officially wrapped up its 2023 Scotch Doubles Bonspiel.
Traffic signal installation postponed
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Installation of traffic signals at Trafalgar Road and Wellington Rd 42 has been postponed.
Spirit of the Season Festival Guelph raises $29,000 for Home for Good Campaign
GUELPH – The inaugural Spirit of the Season festival illuminated downtown Guelph.
Craft and Bake sale held at Elora Legion
ELORA – The Elora Legion sponsored a craft and bake sale on Nov. 26 in the Legion hall.