ELORA – With Centre Wellington’s population expected to double by 2051, the township has adopted a new program, Community Connect.
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Up and Running has expansion plans
GUELPH – Kelly Legge, executive director of Up and Running Guelph said that for her, “Up and Running is more than a walking or running program, it is a community that inspires, connects, and builds resilience.”
Nurses discuss their careers, community impact, changes over time
GUELPH – The Wellington Advertiser sat down with nurses Shannon, Wendy and Rita recently to talk about their demanding careers. And while all three nurses now feel they have found a work/life balance, it hasn’t always been that way.
National Nursing Week runs May 6 to 12
WELLINGTON COUNTY – National Nursing Week falls annually during the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12.
GRCA seeking input on new Resource Management Strategy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is inviting municipal partners and interest holders, including members of the public, to provide feedback on a draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy.
Community FEWD seeks to raise $150,000 to continue Guelph operations
GUELPH – Local community food security and food reclamation project Food Equity With Dignity (FEWD) is putting on a fundraiser on May 31 to start the drive to raise the next year’s operating costs of $150,000.
Autism Dog Services donation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington organization presents a cheque of their $12,000 donation to Autism Dog Services.
‘I do a lot in the community’: Jen Edwards again named Erin’s Citizen of the Year
ERIN – Around 100 people were treated to dinner and live music performed by the Erin District High School TEMPO band at Centre 2000 for the annual Shamrock Awards on April 24.
Partial lockdowns at Fergus schools on April 29
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School and JD Hogarth Public School were placed under a "hold and secure" protocol for part of the day on Monday.
Province ‘cracking down’ on phone use, vaping at school: Lecce
ONTARIO – On April 28 the province announced a new policy restricting student cell phone use, vaping and smoking.
Arnold Schwarzenegger filming Netflix series FUBAR in Elora
ELORA – Arnold Schwarzenegger is in downtown Elora this week, filming scenes for the Netflix series FUBAR.
Life Outdoors Show coming to Clifford arena May 4-5
CLIFFORD – The inaugural Life Outdoors Show is coming to the Clifford arena on May 4 and 5.
Battle of the bands brought crowd to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s second annual Battle of the Bands brought over 100 enthusiastic students, parents and teachers to Our Lady of Lourdes on April 24.
Four deteriorating Wellington Road 109 bridges to be replaced
WELLINGTON NORTH – It has come time for four bridges crossing the Conestogo River along Wellington Road 109, built by the province in the 1930s, to be replaced after assessments found the bridges to be in an “advanced state of deterioration.”
Torchlight Services back on firm ground and ready to celebrate 50 years
GUELPH – Torchlight Services turns 50 this year and that’s cause for celebration, says executive director Patty Coté-Duncanson. It’s also cause for reflection on the enormous changes that have occurred for the agency.