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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Vol 57 Issue 43

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2025 Age Well seniors’ calendar

Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy launches age well senior’s calendar

Ellouise Thompson October 23, 2024News

FERGUS – The Waterloo Wellington Older Adults Strategy (WWOAS) launched its 2025 Age Well seniors’ calendar at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre on Oct. 18.

Select Your Region

Saugeen Conservation names new general manager

FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has appointed Erik Downing as its general manager/secretary-treasurer.

‘This was a cold case’: behind the investigation into the death of Monica Chisar

SOUTHGATE – More than a year after she was reported missing, Monica Chisar’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just north of Mount Forest. She was just 29 years old. A 19-month investigation led detectives to Hamilton, and a Kosovo expat on the run from U.S. authorities.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Centre Wellington council upholds decision on Bissell Park pad

ELORA – The technical became dramatic at the Oct. 28 meeting of Centre Wellington council, when discussion of councillor Bronwynne Wilton’s notice of motion came up on the agenda.

Top haunts to visit this Halloween in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON  – If you’re looking for a place to revel in the Halloween spirit and dive into your fears then these places are the ones for you. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health concerned about youth gambling

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned that some youths in the region are developing problems with gambling. It’s occupying their mind space, affecting their relationships and, in some cases, is getting youth into debt.

Survey: youth recovering from COVID-19 isolation but there are still disturbing trends

GUELPH – The latest analysis of a youth well-being survey indicates the mental health of youth is improving since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. But youth are also displaying behaviour that’s concerning to public health officials.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

CVC offering ‘Care for Your Land’ webinar

ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites rural landowners to attend the Care for Your Land webinar on Oct. 29, from 7 to 8:30pm.

Family Health Team offers free workshops in November

ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has released its calendar of free workshops for November.

See all Erin area articles.

UGDSB to explore phasing out fossil fuels, create climate crisis action plan

GUELPH – Students are concerned about climate change – and it's important for them to see adults, including school board officials, making efforts to reduce emissions. That’s the message parents brought to the Upper Grand District School Board on Oct. 8.

Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip

GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Grey Bruce Singers announce upcoming Christmas concert

HANOVER – It’s in the stores already – Halloween and Christmas decorations together – it seems too early for Christmas.

Opportunity for Minto, Wellington North entrepreneurs

NEUSTADT – Inspired by Dragon’s Den, The Hawks’ Nest is a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in an effort to secure financial support from “Hawk” investors. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Annual Holiday Giving Guide highlights needs of local charities, non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Organizations supporting locals through the upcoming holiday season can connect with community members looking to help out through an annual online guide. 

Federal government provides $1.74 million to continue youth employment program

GUELPH – A local organization that provides employment supports and resources to people looking for work is getting a boost from the federal government to help marginalized youth.

See all Guelph area articles.

Guelph/Eramosa council approves in-kind support for farmers’ parade of lights

ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has once again approved a plan for the township to provide in-kind support for the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.

Rockwood community and students to honour veterans with Nov. 11 service

ROCKWOOD – Local elementary school students and member of the community will gather to honour the contributions of veterans in a Remembrance Day service in the village on Nov. 11.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Cole Dempster wins Future Olympian funding

HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.  

SIU clears Wellington OPP officers of criminal wrongdoing after pursuit ends with crash

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit has found no grounds to criminally charge any OPP officers in connection to a man’s injuries after a pursuit that ended in a Centre Wellington ditch in March.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

Alma resident living in trailer faces eviction due to zoning regulations

ALMA – In Mapleton Township, it’s okay to park a motor home or trailer (or two or even three) in your driveway, but it’s not okay for someone to use them for shelter. It’s something Melissa Duchaine is finding out the hard way.

Mapleton user fees, charges to increase Jan. 1

MAPLETON – User fees and charges for permits, animal control, site plan control, severances, facility rentals, water and wastewater, and other municipal services in Mapleton will be increasing on Jan. 1. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Concerns raised over new meeting times for Minto council

MINTO – Following a notice of motion from Mayor Dave Turton, next year Minto council meetings have been changed to 3pm with one 7pm meeting held during February, April, June, October and December. 

CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises over $376,000 for hospitals

WINGHAM – The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves on Oct. 19 with a mission to inspire support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario. At the end of the seven-hour broadcast, $376,189 was raised toward vital health care projects for hospitals.

See all Minto area articles.

Upper Grand, Wellington Catholic school boards EQAO results surpass provincial averages in most categories

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards performed better, on average, than their provincial peers on tests from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).  

University of Guelph hosts GOOD Games July 6, 7

GUELPH – Lots of people participated in the GOOD Games held at the University of Guelph campus on July 6 and 7.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour

PALMERSTON – Located on 5th Line, just outside of Palmerston, was the seventh stop of ten of the Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour on Oct. 6.

County libraries host Culture Days programs

Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars. 

See all Palmerston area articles.

Listowel author publishes children’s book about navigating grief

LISTOWEL –  Author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel and Heritage Funeral homes in Palmerston, Drayton and Arthur.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Perth County area articles.

Puslinch Minor Soccer loses all equipment in fire

PUSLINCH – Firefighters responded to a grass fire call on Wellington Road 36 in Badenoch around 5am on Oct. 23 but arrived to find the township-owned storage shed had burned to the ground. The shed was used by Puslinch Minor Soccer and all its equipment was destroyed in the blaze.

Puslinch considering setting default speed limit at 60km/h

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council is considering setting a default speed limit of 60km/h throughout the township after receiving a report from Paradigm Transportation Solutions at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Over 15,000 Ontario college faculty to take strike mandate vote Oct. 15-17 amid contract conflicts

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.

County students bring gold medals home from national MusicFest

WELLINGTON COUNTY – MusicFest Canada adjudicators awarded gold to the Erin District High School Tempo concert band, the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute string and orchestra ensembles, and the Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute symphonic, concert and acoustic ensembles.

See all Toronto area articles.

Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season

KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.

Wait is over: former Fergus resident receives Peace Tower flag after 16 years

KITCHENER – After a long 16-year wait, a Kitchener man has received one of the many Canadian flags to mark the skies above the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Annual Holiday Giving Guide highlights needs of local charities, non-profits

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Organizations supporting locals through the upcoming holiday season can connect with community members looking to help out through an annual online guide. 

Federal government provides $1.74 million to continue youth employment program

GUELPH – A local organization that provides employment supports and resources to people looking for work is getting a boost from the federal government to help marginalized youth.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Steffler, Ray dedicated to helping others in community

MOUNT FOREST – Crystal Steffler and John Ray share a passion for bettering their communities. And that passion was recognized on Oct. 18 during the Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce's Excellence Awards ceremony.

Louise Marshall Hospital donors honoured with newly unveiled donor wall installation

MOUNT FOREST – Supporters of the hospital here are getting some well-deserved recognition.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Eating disorders exist in people of all nationalities, in all countries and affect people of all age groups, genders, races and sexual orientations. 

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