WELLINGTON COUNTY – If ever there was time for young people to need mentors, the last year has been it, and volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters in both Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) and north Wellington (BBBSNW) have stepped up to offer support in difficult times.
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Province provides PPE funds for farmers and agri-business
WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is providing $10 million to allow more farmers and agri-food…
Local Catholic students take part in Polar Bear Walk
GUELPH - Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) elementary and secondary schools took part in the recent 2021 Polar Bear Walk.
Painting club focuses on comet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 4-H acrylic painting club held its fourth meeting on Thursday April…
‘The Value of One, The Power of Many’ is theme for National Volunteer Week
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021 - “The Value of One, The Power of Many” - reflects on “the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose,” state Volunteer Canada officials.
Children’s book by Guelph author to be released in September
GUELPH - A new children’s book by Guelph author A.A. Blair will be released by Histria Books this fall.
Virtual volunteers help community organizations adapt to new realities
GUELPH - With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions forcing community organizations to find new ways to continue their service and charitable work, the idea of virtual volunteering is gaining traction throughout the sector.
The Value of One, The Power of Many theme for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an opportunity to appreciate volunteers and highlight the impact of their support.
Volunteers are vital to local hospitals, and they’ve been missed this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteer week would normally be a big deal at Louise Marshall Hospital, where the 30 to 50 citizens who give hours of their time to the hospital and its patients, are properly celebrated and appreciated.
Students will move to online learning following April break
TORONTO – As many expected, the province has announced that elementary and secondary schools will move to remote learning following the break this week. "As I have always said ,we will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone stays safe," said Premier Doug Ford.