GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin kicked off its fundraising campaign with a flash mob. The event, on Sept. 15 outside Guelph’s city hall, attracted a small crowd and was also livestreamed.
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Group opposed to Hwy. 6 bypass advised by committee member to return with ‘plan B’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county roads committee heard from James Ferrier, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Wellington 7 and 17, on Sept. 14 and discussed growing pains on county roads.
County libraries turned digital during pandemic but physical books still preferred
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library closures caused some bookworms to go digital during the pandemic.
Hooves for Hospice welcomes its fourth year
FERGUS – After the success of last year’s event, Hooves for Hospice is back again.
Police beat: Long weekend a busy one for OPP locally, across province
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From Sept. 3 to 6, Wellington County OPP participated in the Labour Day Long Weekend Traffic Safety Initiative.
GreenPAC endorses Wellington-Halton Hills candidate Michael Chong
OTTAWA – GreenPAC recently included Wellington-Halton Hills Conservative candidate Michael Chong among its list of environmental leaders.
CMHA WW donates 250 mask cases to local organizations on World Suicide Prevention Day
GUELPH – Masks of Kindness, a CMHA WW-led initiative, donated 250 facemask cases to local organizations on World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10.
Guelph Kayak Club take part in annual river clean-up
River clean-up – Members of the Guelph Kayak Club took part in a clean-up of the Grand River at…
CW councillor to give keynote address at Compass Community Services event
GUELPH – Centre Wellington councillor Neil Dunsmore will provide the keynote address at Compass Community Services’ 34th Annual General Meeting.
New director of education looking to reframe traditional narratives in Upper Grand
GUELPH – As he enters his new role as Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) director of education, Peter Sovran is looking to reframe traditional narratives surrounding learning and work environments in education, while ensuring a safe return to school for students and staff.