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Stockings
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that I took care of the contents of my own stocking, because the Carpenter wouldn’t dare (it still rhymes).
Open Mind: Masking emotions at work, over the holidays
I attended a webinar recently about masking our emotions in the workplace and I wondered if the same concept may apply when attending holiday social gatherings.
Holiday survival guide tips: enjoy the season with less stress
With holidays quickly approaching, it can get a little overwhelming.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1904, 1928
Guelph’s Winter Fair had reached the height of its importance as an agricultural show by 1904.
Fergus Scottish Festival selling early access holiday tickets, souvenirs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival is running a holiday sale from Dec. 6 to 22, with early access to purchase admission tickets online for the 2024 festival.
Kindergarten registration opens Jan. 8 and 9
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year opens during the second week of January for both the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District school boards.
‘Country Christmas’ theme of Alma Santa Claus Parade
ALMA - Santa Claus is set to wrap up his pre-Christmas parade tour of Wellington County with a visit to this village.
Guelph councillor seeks Liberal nomination
GUELPH – Guelph councillor Dominique O’Rourke has officially declared her intention to enter the race to replace Lloyd Longfield as Guelph’s next Liberal Member of Parliament.
Local hospitals to receive cash from Surgical Recovery Fund
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospitals in Wellington County will receive a share of just under $70,000 from a $4.6 million allotment for area hospitals from the province’s Surgical Recovery Fund.
Dinosaurs return to the Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – Dinosaurs are back! The Wellington County Museum and Archives is bringing back its feathered dinosaur exhibit, produced by Canada’s Dinosaur Park, from Jan. 9 to March 31.
Art Gallery of Guelph calls for Middlebrook Prize submissions
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) announced the call for submissions for the 2024 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
A Christmas Miracle at Elora Community Theatre
ELORA - Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Deb Stanson and David Tanner for the Elora Community Theatre, made its debut on Dec. 8 runs until Dec. 17 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
River Run Centre hosts seven-time Juno winner
GUELPH – Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s chamber choir performed with seven-time Juno winner and Order of Canada recipient Susan Aglukark at the River Run Centre on Dec. 7.
Catholic school board announces Marylin Dawson as new superintendent of student achievement
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomes Marylin Dawson as the new superintendent of student achievement.