WELLINGTON COUNTY – At all Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district schools, it was back to school on Sept. 4.
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Fastball funding
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Imperials Fastball Team was recently the recipient of funding from The Blessings to You Centre.
Busy day for firefighters included calls for house fire, fall into gorge
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Fire Rescue responded to a house fire and to a fall into the Elora Gorge on Tuesday.
New school year may trigger stress and anxiety in students, experts warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As students prepare to return to school next week, experts say it’s important to remember to keep their mental health “top of mind.”
Mpox strain spreading in central Africa not seen in Canada
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum advises everyone eligible get vaccinated against mpox, but said “we are not in a place where people need to be worried.”
Mount Forest school set to re-open in September
MOUNT FOREST – Following a fire in January, St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed to students and staff. But it is set to welcome students back, beginning the second week of school.
Time to ‘raise the roof’ at historic Lynes Blacksmith Shop
KENILWORTH – It’s time to raise the roof at the Lynes Blacksmith Shop – literally. The historic building has been undergoing a restoration project, but one of the most significant parts of the restoration has yet to be undertaken: the roof.
Guelph man succumbs to injuries from Aug. 20 crash
PUSLINCH – A Guelph man has died from injuries sustained in a serious two-vehicle crash here last week.
Belwood Lodge appeals to community for donations
BELWOOD – Some of the lodgers at Belwood Lodge and Camp have been coming to the camp for decades, but their summers there may soon be numbered, as the not-for-profit works to find the funding needed to stay afloat.
Mapleton approves nearly $500,000 for firefighting equipment
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a purchase of $491,700 worth of firefighting equipment.
Fergus’ Patrick Anderson to carry flag for Team Canada
PARIS – Fergus wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson was one of two Paralympic champions named to lead the Canadian Paralympic team in the opening ceremony for the games.
First day of school a PD day in Wellington County
GUELPH – Most students in Wellington County will be going back to school a day late this September. Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board have chosen to make Wednesday, Sept. 4 the first day of school for elementary and secondary students.
Marking six decades of local impact: University of Guelph turns 60
GUELPH – The University of Guelph has officially turned 60.
Organizers going ‘all out’ for Aberfoyle Fall Fair
ABERFOYLE – With the fairgrounds under construction, last year’s Aberfoyle Fall Fair was a somewhat smaller affair, but this year the fair is back at full strength and then some.
County supporting military reservists
GUELPH – Canadian Armed Forces reservists who work for the County of Wellington officially have the flexibility they need to serve in the military.