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ABOYNE –Wellington County Museum and Archives is pleased to announce the return of Connections Fibre Artists for a new exhibit, re:FASHION . On display from September 15, 2019 until January 5, 2020, this unique exhibit features fibre art that was inspired by clothing and accessories in the Museum’s artifact collection. “It was difficult to choose just one artifact for inspiration,” remarks Elizabeth Litch, Connections member. “We felt so fortunate...
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WELLINGTON COUNTY - Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County. Temperatures are expected to reach above 31°C (humidex greater than 40) on Friday, July 19 until Sunday, July 21.
The combination of high heat, high humidity, and exposure to the sun’s UV rays can be hazardous to your health. It’s important to prepare for hot weather to help prevent heat-related illness and death. Read below...
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WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON - Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County. Temperatures are expected to reach above 31°C (humidex greater than 40) over the next two days.
The combination of high heat, high humidity, and exposure to the sun’s UV rays can be hazardous to your health. It’s important to prepare for hot weather to help prevent heat-related illness and death. Read below to find out...
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July 13, 2019 - January 5, 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON – Wellington County Collects is back at the Wellington County Museum and Archives with Prior to Power: Doug Evans’ Collection of Hand Tools. This exhibit explores Doug’s over 900-piece collection of hand tools and equipment. 
“Prior to Power will showcase just a small sampling of Doug’s massive collection,” Lindsay Woelfle, Curator of the exhibit said. “With a collection...
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GUELPH, ON - Last night, the County of Wellington’s Hillsburgh Library received the Gordon Couling Restoration Award from the Guelph and Wellington Branch of the Architectural Conservancy Ontario and the Wellington County Historical Society. The annual Gordon Couling Award recognizes the exemplary restoration or adaptive re-use of a significant heritage structure or structures within the City of Guelph or the County of Wellington. The new 10,000 square foot Hillsburgh...
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