ABOYNE - Wellington County residents placed remembrance candles at memorial markers commemorating the county’s war dead on the front lawn of the Wellington County Museum and Archives on the evening of Nov. 10.
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Communities across Wellington County pause to remember the fallen on Nov. 11
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Royal Canadian Legion branches in communities across Wellington County took part in Remembrance Day services on Nov. 11, bringing members of the community together to honour those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Schools will remain open for snow days this winter, boards say
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have released inclement weather procedures for this winter indicating schools will remain open if buses are cancelled.
Pierpoint neighbourhood group opposes potential bridge over Grand River
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fergus residents have banded together in opposition to a potential $6.2 million bridge suggested for construction over the Grand River to link Wellington Road 29 and Anderson Street.
Community recalls Canada’s forgotten history of WWII battles
HARRISTON – Residents from the community gathered together to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which included events officials say have often been forgotten in Canada’s military history.
Chong, Nater included in shadow cabinet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Both of Wellington County’s MPs have been named to the official…
Canadian War Museum enhances Remembrance Day online resources
OTTAWA - One year after the successful launch of its Remembrance Day online resources, the Canadian War Museum has added powerful new videos, more evocative artifacts, and detailed historical overviews.
WCDSB reports first new case in over a month; board remains optimistic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is reporting its first case of COVID-19 in over a month.
From artist to author: local artist’s ‘COVID project’ gets published
EVERTON – For roughly two hours a day for a month Susan Strachan Johnson sat typing away at what started out as a “COVID project” but has now evolved into a published novel.
Guelph musician wins $64,215 in Drayton Entertainment’s October 50/50 Draw
GUELPH – Paul Campolongo, of Guelph, was working from home Nov. 1 when he got a surprising lunchtime phone call informing him that he was the lucky winner of Drayton Entertainment’s October Ultimate 50/50 draw.