WELLINGTON COUNTY — The county’s library branches now have cognitive activity kits available for borrowing.
Wellington County
Expanding alcohol sales to convenience stores will increase risks/harms: Mercer
GUELPH – Dr. Nicola Mercer has expressed concern about the province’s recent move to allow the sale of beer and wine at convenience stores. She noted 8,500 new stores in the province will be able to sell alcohol as of Sept. 5, “and it is likely we will see an increase in alcohol harms."
Remembering county’s D-Day contributions on 80th anniversary
NORMANDY – June 6 marks 80 years since Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of western Europe. Nearly 150,000 troops, including more than 14,000 Canadians landed or parachuted into the area on the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion, also called Operation Overlord.
Hospice Wellington’s 20th Hike for Hospice raises over $70,000
GUELPH – About 450 hikers participated in the 20th Hike for Hospice in support of Hospice Wellington on June 2.
Celebrating local food week
ONTARIO – It’s Local Food Week in Ontario.
Seniors centres celebrating ‘one of the most beautiful months of the year’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The month of June is Seniors Month and this year’s theme is “Working for Seniors.”
Local school boards to recognize Indigenous History Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – June is Indigenous History Month, and students attending local schools will celebrate with Indigenous-focused events and lessons.
High school students host mental health symposium
GUELPH – High school students from across the Wellington Catholic District School board attended a student-led mental health symposium on May 30.
Fergus to host international weightlifting competition this summer
FERGUS – Chris Frappier is inviting people to step outside their comfort zones and realize their own strength at the True North True Strength 2024 Open.
Children’s Foundation seeks donations for ‘Kids to Camp’ campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is hoping to send as many kids to camp as possible this summer, but it’s looking for the public’s support to get them there.