GUELPH – Wounded Warriors Canada is leading the National Ride for Mental Health on the grounds of the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph.
Balinafad area road work expected to cause traffic delays
ERIN - Rehabilitation of Ballinafad Culvert and improvements on Wellington Road 42 (32 Side Road) at Wellington Road 24 (Trafalgar Road) intersection, in the Town of Erin and Town of Halton Hills, are set to begin construction on Aug. 21.
Museum’s antique and classic car show coming up
ABOYNE – Rev your engines! The 47th Antique and Classic Car Show is returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Aug. 27.
Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.375 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.
Future Food Visions project animates local food locations through audio experiences
GUELPH – The University of Guelph and Guelph-Wellington’s Our Food Future initiative have launched Future Food Visions, a series of nine audio experiences now available to download or stream on Driftscape or at reimaginefood.ca/visions.
Hazardous household waste depot moved
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington mobile household hazardous waste depot is moving from the Riverstown Waste Facility to the Aberfoyle Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of August.
Half of Canadians say they don’t have a last will and testament
VANCOUVER – In 1948, Cecil George Harris suffered a tragic mishap while plowing his fields near Rosetown, Saskatchewan. He became pinned under his tractor.
Strength training is for everyone regardless of age
KINCARDINE - It may seem unnerving to step into a gym and grab some weights, but regardless of your experience in the gym or your age, strength training is an important component of healthy aging.
Canadians say ‘Big Tech’ should pay to share Canadian news
VANCOUVER – An escalating tug of war between the Liberal government and “Big Tech” – with Canadian news content in the middle – is heating up an already hot summer in Canada.
Federal government, FCM partner to help municipalities reach net-zero targets
TORONTO – The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in initiatives that will help municipalities reach net-zero targets from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
His purposes, His way – that’s easy
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Guelph Fringe Festival puts performing arts in the spotlight downtown
GUELPH – Downtown Guelph will be alive with wonder and surprise as independent performing artists take the stage August 10 to 13 for the Guelph Fringe Festival.
Grand Opening held for Erin Estate venue
ERIN — On June 25, the Erin Estate event venue in Orton had its grand opening the custom timberframe reception space was completed.
Help shape future of Sensational Elora, fight food insecurity
ELORA – Sensational Elora has been working to reduce food insecurity in Centre Wellington for over 15 years.
Elvis Presley museum movie night
ABOYNE — Dust off those blue suede shoes and plan to attend an Elvis-themed movie night at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Sept. 9.