WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is hoping to send as many kids to camp as possible this summer, but it’s looking for the public’s support to get them there.
Township favours straight lines for lot severance
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council is recommending a smaller lot severance than requested in response to a severance application that would see boundaries changed on two adjacent agricultural properties.
Local riders to showcase horse-breeding knowledge at Denmark competition
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Four local horse enthusiasts are heading to Denmark as part of a team representing Canada in an international competition aimed at helping young people learn about sport horse breeding.
Volunteers play key role at 50-year-old Ponsonby ballpark
PONSONBY – When Ponsonby Minor Softball formed its first teams in the 1960s, they didn’t have a ballpark of their own, but this year the club will celebrate five decades of playing ball on its own “Field of Dreams,” a place still looked after by community volunteers the way it was 50 years ago.
U of G professor co-leads project to prepare for next pandemic
GUELPH – The University of Guelph (U of G) is co-leading a $15-million initiative that has the potential to help Canada be better prepared for future pandemics.
Spinners, weavers and yarn galore at Fergus Fibre Fest
FERGUS – You don’t have to be into knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet to find something worth checking out at the Fergus Fibre Festival on May 25.
Widened driveways in Rockwood subdivision a concern as council considers bylaw amendment
BRUCEDALE – Residents of a Rockwood subdivision are concerned a zoning bylaw amendment aimed at addressing a previous oversight could mean trouble for those of them who have widened their driveways.
Refurbished plaque connects John Black Public School students to Pierpoint history
FERGUS – It has been nearly 30 years since a plaque commemorating the life of Richard Pierpoint was first installed at John Black Public School, but it is clear the marker continues to play an important role in connecting students to Black history.
Gilbert Rugby honours local club president
FERGUS – When Joe Bowley moved to Canada from England nearly 20 years ago, he found a home at the Fergus Highland Rugby Club.
Ontario Agricultural College marks 150th anniversary
GUELPH – The Ontario Agricultural College launched its 150th anniversary celebrations on May 1 with an event for faculty, staff and students featuring ice cream made on campus with ingredients from the college.
Erin, Rockwood post offices among possible housing sites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Building Homes on Public Lands” is a section in the “More Affordable Homes” chapter of the 2024 federal budget, and two Wellington County post office properties might be among those that could be considered for housing in the future.
Author Ed Butts publishes Guelph Stories featuring history of Royal City
GUELPH – After a decade of writing about Guelph’s history for local newspapers, local author Ed Butts had more than enough material for a book.
Arnold Schwarzenegger filming Netflix series FUBAR in Elora
ELORA – Arnold Schwarzenegger is in downtown Elora this week, filming scenes for the Netflix series FUBAR.
Centre Wellington pickleball pair earns spot in Canada games
KITCHENER – Centre Wellington residents Bryce Richardson and Tim Porter are heading to the 2024 summer games – the Canada 55+ Summer Games that is.
Author Ed Butts publishes ‘Guelph Stories’ featuring history of Royal City
GUELPH – After a decade of writing about Guelph’s history for local newspapers, local author Ed Butts had more than enough material for a book. The result is 'Guelph Stories', a self-published volume made up of his newspaper stories.