GUELPH – They may call it the Festive RIDE campaign, but the only thing festive about it is the time of year. And if you’re caught driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it would be naïve to hope a Christmas miracle will help you out.
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Children’s Foundation in need of donors to ‘Adopt-A-Family’ this holiday season
GUELPH – The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington currently has approximately 300 families still waiting to be adopted though its annual Adopt-A-Family support program.
Veterinarian honoured for leadership in agricultural community
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It was farming that inspired Rob Swackhammer to become a veterinarian, and now his work and volunteerism in the field has earned him an award named for his mentor.
Fundraiser aims to make Louise Marshall Hospital brighter during holidays
MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey
HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Erin’s deputy fire chief Jim Peavoy recognized for 50 years of service
ERIN – Deputy fire chief Jim Peavoy was recognized for 50 years of service to the Erin community on Nov. 14, in a room filled with friends, family, council members and fellow firefighters.
Canada Post strike continues as sides remain ‘really far apart’
FERGUS – “We have been without a contract for nearly a year ... There’s not really any negotiating happening," said Anika Warmington, second vice president of CUPW Local 546. “We’re really far apart."
Solar panels coming to three county housing buildings in Guelph
GUELPH – The county’s joint social services committee has endorsed a recommendation that would see solar panels installed on the roofs of three county-owned residential buildings at a cost of more than half a million.
Catholic school board reverses decision on Strathallan Park
FERGUS – It looks like Strathallan Park might remain a park after all. The Wellington Catholic District School Board is re-examining its space needs and might not need to build a high school in the park.
CW Shuffleboard Club participates in International Shuffleboard Association Championship
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Seven Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club members participated in the 41st International Shuffleboard Association (ISA) Championship at San Benito, Texas, USA from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.
Harriston joins the holiday festivities with Candy Canes and Cocktails event
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto hosted a Candy Canes and Cocktails evening in downtown Harriston on Nov. 13.
UGDSB and SJHCG celebrate first cohort of the Living Classroom learners
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) are celebrating the first cohort of learners enrolled in the the Living Classroom program at SJHGC.
Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space
GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.
U of G offering training to faculty and staff in support of student wellness
GUELPH – The University of Guelph has launched a new training program aimed at increasing faculty and staff’s knowledge, understanding and awareness of how both lived traumatic experiences and generational trauma can impact student mental health and well-being.
Workshops at EWFHT slow over Christmas, ramp up in new year
ERIN – East Wellington Family Health Team will slow its workshop offerings in December.