GUELPH – John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute hosted a variety of local social justice groups for its Global Awareness Symposium on March 7.
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CW council paid $219,000 in 2023
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here was paid a total $219,418 in 2023, with Mayor Shawn Watters receiving an honorarium of $47,286 and the six councillors each paid $23,716.
Centre Wellington Fusion hockey players donate to local Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Fusion hockey players Lauchlan and Emery recently presented a load of food, collected by U9 Fusion players, to the Centre Wellington Food Bank in Fergus.
Increase to interest-free portion of Advanced Payments Program welcomed
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is pleased to see an increase to the interest-free limit under the Advanced Payments Program that's expected to be included in the 2024 federal budget, states an OFA press release.
Grand River Raceway welcomes Jenna MacDonell as new manager
ELORA – Grand River Raceway (GRR) is welcoming Jenna MacDonell as the new raceway manager for the upcoming 2024 racing season.
Rural Housing Information System provides data for builders, municipalities
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) and South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) recently announced the launch of the Rural Housing Information System (RHIS) to rural western Ontario municipalities.
100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington quarterly meeting
DRAYTON - It was a full house at the Drayton United Church on March 18 for the quarterly meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington.
East Wellington FHT workshops in April
The East Wellington Family Health Team has another batch of health worshops organized for April:
Should children attend funerals?
I’m often asked the question: “Should I bring my kids to the funeral?” While this is not a one-size-fits-all answer, I would say yes.
End-of-life planning can be gift to grieving loved ones: hospice experts
GUELPH – Just in case.
Arranging life insurance early on can help bring peace of mind
MOUNT FOREST – It is never too early to think about estate and funeral planning.
‘Dying to Talk’: conversations on dying can help people live life fully
MOUNT FOREST – When it comes to death and dying, RoseAnne Desmarais, a “death doula” and member of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, believes talking about it can bring comfort and help people “live every moment.”
Graham A. Giddy Funeral Homes: the way people say goodbye has changed
FERGUS – The way people say goodbye and honour lost loved ones has changed in the past several decades.
A breath of fresh air: Giving indoor cats a taste of the Great Outdoors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Most of our canine companions go outside multiple times a day – a walk around the neighbourhood, playing in the backyard, visiting the local dog park – but their kitty cat counterparts rarely have the same opportunities.
Guelph Dance to hold dance party fundraiser
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is inviting the public to Ready, Set, Groove! A dance party in support of Guelph Dance.