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Guelph Tool Library looking for local businesses to donate old laptops for its Circular Computer Project
GUELPH – The Guelph Tool Library launched the Circular Computer Project on June 23 with the mission to refurbish and redistribute used laptops to individuals in need.
Community champion Ray Stultz to lead 2023 United Way campaign
GUELPH - Ray Stultz will step into the role of 2023 campaign chair of United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, leading a group of dedicated community leaders in the fall to raise millions of dollars to support local social services in our community.
Car show raises $10,000 for Make A Wish Foundation
FERGUS – On June 17, CSN Hutten Collision Centre celebrated 40 years in business with an open house charity car show, with 100 vehicles attending.
Street celebration, fireworks, music and more to highlight Canada Day in northern Wellington
ARTHUR – A Canada Day street celebration is planned in Arthur for July 1.
Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation receives generous donation
MINTO – Royal Canadian Legion Frank Lambier Branch 409 Palmerston gathered some members recently to present $12,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Annual Summer Market at St. James Anglican Church
FERGUS – The beginning of the summer holidays signals the Annual Summer Market held at St. James Anglican Church in Fergus.
Rural Change Makers program offered by ROI
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - The Rural Ontario Institute is offering individuals 18 to 25 years old the opportunity to help drive positive change in their rural community.
PIN transfers volunteer portal to United Way
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) held its final annual general meeting on June 22.
Guelph Community Foundation awards $20,150 in scholarships, bursaries
GUELPH — On May 22, the Guelph Community Foundation announced its 16 scholarship and bursary recipients for Guelph and Wellington County.
Annual Safe Kids Day
MINTO – As part of the annual Safe Kids Day at the Palmerston Arena on June 9, the Minto Safe Communities (MSC) committee, in partnership with the Wellington County OPP, conducted a bike rodeo.
The time to register for Paul Walker Memorial Golf Tournament is now
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting its golf tournament at Pike Lake Golf Centre in partnership with the Minto and Mount Forest Chambers of Commerce.
Guelph/Eramosa council receives audited financial statement
BRUCEDALE – The 2022 financial statement audit for Guelph/Eramosa Township, conducted by Murray Short and Michelle Steele, was presented to council on June 19.
Bird Watching
WELLINGTON NORTH – Local resident David Stoltz captured this photo of an avian visitor, possibly an egret, to the Mount Forest area on June 13.
UGDSB appoints principals, vice principals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced principal and vice-principal appointments and transfers for the 2023-24 school year, effective Sept. 1.