Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
"Your Legacy is History for Generations to Come:" Black History Month in CW to be Marked by Interactive Performance
FERGUS - A special Black History Month event is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre later this month. Guelph-based performing artist, historian, and educational speaker Tracy Lee Johnson will present "...
Feb 10, 2025 Photos submitted, Tracy Lee Johnson.
Guelph Storm Hosting First Ever Promotional Game in Support of Grove Youth Wellness Hubs
GUELPH - The inaugural promo game in support of the Grove Youth Hubs kicks off at Sleeman Centre Friday, February, 7th, when the Storm play host to the Battalion. A ceremonial puck drop and charity ch...
Feb 07, 2025 Via Guelph Storm, Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Local Cat Found Stranded and Injured Brought Back to Health by Humane Society's Fundraising Effort
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Guelph Humane Society was able to aid a cat in need with an urgent surgery. Now, Gracie is recovering, and will soon be up for adoption. The success story came on the back of a...
Feb 06, 2025 Gracie before and after surgery. Photos submitted, Jane Dawkins.
Ride Well Here to Stay After Graduating from Pilot to "Permanent" County Project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - It's official: The Ride Well Program rolls on. The decision, made formal at a Wellington County council meeting late last week, didn't come without much legwork. Economic Developme...
Feb 05, 2025 Ride Well- Via presentation, Dillon Consulting.
Groves Getting New CT Scanner on Back of Reaching $2 Million Fundraising Target in Eight Months
FERGUS - Groves Hospital Foundation say they were very appreciative of an unexpectedly rapid fundraising effort. The foundation raised $2 million in less than a year. Announcing the need for the funds...
Feb 04, 2025 Groves Memorial Community Hospital
7,000-Plus Tickets Issued by Wellington County Speed Enforcement Cameras in First Two Weeks
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Following the implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Cameras in Wellington County two weeks ago, county staff have an update on tickets issued. Roads chair Gregg David...
Feb 03, 2025 Photo by Riley Gillespie-Wilson.
Not Just an Urban Issue: Charity Walk for Elora House to Support Local Victims of Human Trafficking
ELORA - A local safe housing and support system for victims of sexual exploitation and/or human trafficking will be bundling up for their annual Coldest Night of the Year event next month. Elora House...
Jan 31, 2025 photo: Elora House Facebook page
"Labor of Love:" Hospice Staff Excited for Extra Beds at Long-Awaited Aboyne Location
ABOYNE - As part of an Ontario-wide investment in end-of-life care, more beds will be coming to the Aboyne Rural Hospice. The hospice has been a multi-year process. Organizers say the need was highlig...
Jan 31, 2025 photo: Aboyne Rural Hospice Facebook Page
Local Student Fundraising for New Accessible Van by Selling Farm Fresh Recipe Book
MOUNT FOREST - A local youth that lives with a physical disability is leaning on two things to raise money for a new accessible van; the support of the community, and farm fresh flavors. Grade 10 stud...
Jan 29, 2025 Submitted Photo, John Ray.
Fergus Development Given Greenlight Despite Concern of Ward 1 Councillor
FERGUS - Getting the green light on a snowy night in Centre Wellington was a Fergus development that sparked its fair share of comments from council. One councillor voted in opposition of the zoning a...
Jan 28, 2025 Via report, Township of Centre Wellington.
