GUELPH – Fergus resident and John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher Erin Doupe was awarded the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching in recognition of "The Story of a Soldier" project.
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OPP, Guelph police launch Festive RIDE campaign
ROCKWOOD – Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service officials gathered for a joint media event on Nov. 16 to officially launch the 2023-24 Festive RIDE campaign.
Guelph/Eramosa township updates relationship with GRCA
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa has approved changes to how conservation and watershed management is handled in the township.
Students at Aberfoyle Public School become scientists for a day
ABERFOYLE – Students in Christa Hayes’ kindergarten class came to their senses on Nov. 9 – all five senses actually, as Scientists in School ran workshops for several classes that day.
Compass ending 2SLGBTQIA+ distress text line – but phone line will remain
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Compass Community Services is ending its 2SLGBTQIA+ distress text line on Nov. 19 but the phone line remains open.
Sytske Drijber will be missed in Rockwood this Remembrance Day: mayor
ROCKWOOD – Remembrance Day will be different this year, with many here feeling the absence of a veteran who was central to the day and local ceremony for many years.
Find rural roots in Eden Mills with the Wellington Wanderers
EDEN MILLS – Music at the Hall once again presents Rural Roots #1, an evening of timeless popular songs with the Wellington Wanderers on Nov. 18 at 7:30pm at the Eden Mills Community Hall (104 York Street).
Remembrance Day services in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are numerous opportunities to remember war veterans on Remembrance Day.
Council discusses time capsule, farmer’s parade, heritage reserve fund
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council met on Nov. 6
Catholic school board requests expansion in Drayton, Fergus, Rockwood
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is hoping to grow to include almost 800 additional pupils within Wellington County.