WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county is accepting applications for its annual Community Grants Program, inviting local not-for-profit organizations to seek funding for initiatives that make a difference in local communities.
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CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon supports eight hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – The 23rd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations on Oct. 19 from 9am to 4pm.
Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return for 2024 campaign in support of Women in Crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return this holiday season with their 2024 campaign in support of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC).
Object thrown at vehicle from overpass in Guelph: OPP
GUELPH – Wellington County OPP officials were called to the Hanlon Expressway in Guelph for a mischief complaint on Sept. 29 at about 10pm.
VON SMART exercise program to celebrate 30 years with record attempt
WELLINGTON COUNTY – VON is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise and falls prevention program on Oct. 17.
Upper Grand, Wellington Catholic school boards EQAO results surpass provincial averages in most categories
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards performed better, on average, than their provincial peers on tests from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).
‘Ask for Angela’ campaign aims to help victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Victim Services Wellington and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have partnered to bring the “Ask for Angela” campaign to Wellington County.
Over 15,000 college faculty to vote on strike next week
TORONTO – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.
Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society photo series celebrates 10 years of challenging stereotypes
WATERLOO – The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS)has released its 10th installment of a photo series aimed at challenging stereotypes of people with Down syndrome.
Fergus resident loses $60,000 in cryptocurrency scam: police
FERGUS – Police are once again warning residents to watch out for scams after a Fergus resident was bilked of tens of thousands of dollars and a Guelph man lost over $111,000.