WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dave Dougherty presents a $2,500 cheque to Victorian Order of Nurses exercise program coordinator Kelly Gee on Feb. 22.
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UGDSB introduces new Grade 7, 8 mental health literacy modules
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be delivering modules to Grade 7 and 8 students to enhance mental health literacy.
Notorious ‘Dutch Lena’ began career in Guelph
We often hear the complaint that Canadian history is dull.
Evolution of technology exhibit opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced the opening of a new exhibit: Out with the Old, In with the App.
Red Dirt Skinners return to Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is has announced folk duo Red Dirt Skinners will be returning on March 15 at 8pm.
Erin Seedy Saturday set to return March 9 to Erin United
ERIN – Gardeners can kick off the season by stocking up on some seeds and other supplies at the upcoming Erin Seedy Saturday.
Say it Loud concert honoured Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage celebrated the history of Black music with the Say it Loud concert on Feb. 23.
Rea Garrison’s novel The Long Way Home tells tale of friendship
FERGUS – Rea Garrison was in Grade 6 when she first started working on her now-published novel, The Long Way Home.
Hundreds flock to Sportsplex for Retirement Show
FERGUS - There are numerous organizations nearby to help someone considering retirement – from finances, to fitness to funerals. Hundreds of people came to the Retirement Show on Feb. 23.
Guelph Wish Fund for Children celebrates 40 years with gala
GUELPH – The Guelph Wish Fund for Children recently announced its upcoming 40th anniversary gala, set to take place on April 13.
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis celebrates International Women’s Day
GUELPH – Each year on March 8 International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
Local groups contribute to MRI campaign
PALMERSTON - Harriston Kinsmen have committed to a $30,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign over the next five years.
Forge X Athletic Training Centre hosts family workout in support of Team Addy
FERGUS - A large crowd of all ages turned out at the Forge X Athletic Training Centre in Fergus on Saturday morning.
Comedian, juggler coming to Drayton Entertainment venues during March Break
CAMBRIDGE - Acclaimed juggling sensation Charles Peachock will be throwing caution to the wind this March Break – before catching it and doing it all again!
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington present cheque for $11,200 to Elora House
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Feb. 12, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,200 to Elora House.