FERGUS — On July 22, the Fergus Flippers won at their final swim meet held at the Wilmot Recreation Complex in Baden.
‘Turtle season’ underway
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteers at rare Charitable Research Reserve and other organizations are busy protecting turtle nesting sites and incubating eggs.
‘Kween’ to represent Guelph in Canadian National Miss Pageant
GUELPH – It’s more than a beauty pageant. 'Kween', the former executive director of the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS), will be representing Guelph in the Canadian National Miss Pageant in August.
OPINION: Celebrate Food Day Canada this Saturday
GUELPH – The foods grown, raised and produced in Canada are as diverse as the population that calls it home.
Guelph Bridge Club raises $1900 for Alzheimer Society
GUELPH - The Guelph Bridge Club, with only 180 members, raised $1,900 for the local Alzheimer Society and they recently passed a cheque to the Alzheimer Society.
Giant Tiger raises over $2000 for Centre Wellington Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Giant Tiger presented $2,015 worth of gift cards to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo coming to Dufferin County from Sept. 19 to 23
DUFFERIN COUNTY – Organizers are busy making final preparations for the annual International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) that will take place at Bowling Green in Dufferin County.
Governments driving growth in meat processing sector
TORONTO – The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million to enhance the capacity processing capabilities in the province’s meat processing plants and abattoirs.
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Don’s Heating & Cooling receives 2023 President’s Award from Carrier for Quality and Leadership Excellence
Don Roper, the owner of Don’s Heating & Cooling, has set a new standard in Orangeville, Ontario by delivering premium-quality products and demonstrating exemplary technical finesse.
Lavender Festival supports Alzheimer Society
EAST GARAFRAXA – Hereward Farms is hosting a third annual Lavender Festival on Aug. 12.
Buffet on the Boulevard part of 2023 Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is inviting area residents and visitors to “party on and pig out’ at the Harriston Street Party Buffet on the Boulevard, catered by the Smokin’ Pig.
Elora Mill holding fundraiser for Anita Stewart Tribute Fund
ELORA – The Elora Mill is offering “an All-Canadian exclusive gala dinner” with proceeds going to the Anita Stewart Tribute Fund.
Senator Rob Black feeling ‘sediment-al’ about support for agriculture
OTTAWA – Senator Rob Black is celebrating “another year of supporting agriculture, rural communities, and youth leadership inside and outside of the Senate of Canada.”
Kids and Cops Fishing Derby held at Conestogo Lake
MAPLETON - OPP officers Danielle Ellis, Jeff Wardell and Nick Moore were on hand to keep everyone safe on Conestogo Lake during the Kids and Cops Fishing Derby on July 22.