WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, announced federal funding for 38 local organizations on Friday.
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Elora, Fergus recognized as top Culture Days participants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus were recently recognized for being one of the top participating communities in this year’s Culture Days festival.
Two properties benefit from short-lived boundary expansion
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s decision to expand the urban boundary of Centre Wellington in April threw the township and Wellington County into confusion. Its decision to reverse the expansion in October is having a similar result.
Strong interest in real Christmas trees keeping local farms busy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The dreary weather that ushered in the first Saturday of December, officially “Christmas Tree Day” in Ontario, didn’t seem to slow business for local growers and retailers.
Rockwood Farmer’s parade of lights returns for 31st year
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.
Ralf Mesenbrink acclaimed as UGDSB chair
GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink will serve as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) for another year.
UGDSB draft policies out for public feedback
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released four policies for public feedback.
Police Beat: Ariss man charged with obstructing and two counts of possession
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 18 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on Sideroad 4 here.
100 Women Who Care present cheque to Aboyne Rural Hospice
ABOYNE – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,800 to Aboyne Rural Hospice on Dec. 4.
Falling inflation gives scant relief as Canadians cool holiday spending for second year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The holiday shopping season may be underway, but the Grinch of inflation continues to dampen holiday cheer.
Sideroad 17 to remain closed until February
ERIN – According to a Town of Erin press release, Sideroad 17 will remain closed until February “due to unforeseen circumstances”.
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts Christmas Market Dec. 1 and 2
Christmas Market at Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Holiday Art Making class a hit at Elora Centre for the Arts
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Centre for the Arts held a class on Dec. 2, taught by Guelph artist Alexa Collette.
Christmas sale and Open house at the Elora Centre for the Arts
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Centre for the Arts held a Christmas sale and open house on Nov. 25 and 26.
Liam Vickery coming to Rockmosa Community Centre
ROCKWOOD – Country singer and Rockwood resident Liam Vickery will be playing a live show at the Rockmosa Community Centre on Dec. 8.