WELLINGTON COUNTY – The federal and provincial governments have both introduced retaliatory measures in response to the trade war launched against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump last month, but some say more needs to be done.
Eden House seeks zoning change for renovation
BRUCEDALE – Despite already operating as both a long-term care facility and a retirement home, Eden House Care Facility in Guelph/Eramosa has requested a zoning change to add retirement home as an additional use, prior to a renovation project.
Council approves additional street lighting in Rockwood
BRUCEDALE – Rockwood is about to get a little brighter, after the approval of six new streetlights along Main Street North between Gzowski Street and Edgar Bonner Avenue.
Lorax Fun Run for Charity
FERGUS – Organizer Anna Versluis hosted her first ever “Lorax Run” on March 9 to raise money…
Grain bin safety: minimizing risks of injury, death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Travelling through the countryside, there is one structure that is hard to miss.
Crosswalk beacons coming soon to Rockwood intersection: councillor
BRUCEDALE – New crosswalk beacons will be placed at the pedestrian crosswalk on Main Street (Wellington Road 27) in the north end of Rockwood.
GrandWay Events Centre hosts International Women’s Day lunch
ELORA – The Grandway Events Centre was buzzing with chatter on March 7, as members of the public, organization leaders and community representatives gathered for the GrandWay International Women’s Day lunch.
U of G to host annual College Royal open house
GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s annual College Royal open house and events are set for March 5 to 16.
Animated Belwood audience boos, sighs, applauds for candidates
BELWOOD – An all-candidates meeting was held Feb. 19 at the Pine Meadows community in Belwood.
Vaulting gains traction in Ontario as equestrian sport
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hold your horses, because there’s a new sport taking the equestrian world by storm.
Mount Forest senior earns black belt after just five years
MOUNT FOREST – At 64, most people might be thinking of slowing down, but not Kim McDonald of Mount Forest.
Third Age Learning offers seniors educational lectures
GUELPH – In a world that is constantly changing, there is one thing that remains timeless: it’s never too late to learn.
OPINION: A plea for dimmer days ahead
If you’ve ever found yourself driving at night, minding your own business, when suddenly BAM the headlights of an oncoming car hit you like a thousand suns, then congratulations, you’ve experienced the modern phenomenon of LED headlights.
Arts centre, Aboyne hospice partner for ‘Beyond Words’ speaker series event
ELORA – The Elora centre for the Arts and Aboyne Rural Hospice are set to present the second event in their joint Vibrant Visions speaker series, ‘Beyond Words: How the Arts Bring Meaning and Connection in Life’s Final Chapter.’
University of Guelph exhibit highlights history of Black educators
GUELPH – University of Guelph professor Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie has put together a traveling exhibit highlighting local Black educators and their contributions to the past, present and future of education in and around Guelph.