In the Christian tradition we are in the season of Easter. It is a time of new life, a time of resurrection, a time of celebrating that God’s love conquers all, even death.
Blessings to You Centre makes donation to Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
Boost for youth – A $10,000 donation to the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington was made recently by the Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston.
Good Friday Easter Eggstravaganza held in Alma
Members of the Alma Optimist Club hosted an Easter Egg-stravaganza on April 15 at the Alma…
Drayton U11 Local League Black team won the WOAA Maroon Division
Division winners – The Drayton U11 Local League Black team won the WOAA Maroon Division title.…
U9 Rep Mount Forest Rams are WOAA Hodges division champs
Division champs – The U9 Rep Mount Forest Rams, WOAA Hodges division champs. Front row, from…
Epic virtual job fair may link you to employer
GUELPH – The Career Education Council of Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin is holding an “epic virtual job fair” on May 12 from 1:30 to 5:30pm.
OFA Viewpoint: New animal transportation regulations for farmers are now enforceable, here’s what you need to know
In an effort to improve animal welfare and reduce risk to livestock during transport, amendments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Health of Animals Regulations were enacted, requiring new rules to be followed during animal transportation.
OMAFRA Report: Impact of a late spring frost on canola
Ontario winter canola yields were very strong in 2020 giving us a good look at the incredible yield…
Grain Farmers of Ontario urging government to address supply chain challenges
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province‘s largest commodity organization,…
OMAFRA announces new funding agreement with Farm and Food Care Ontario
ELORA – Speaking to a hybrid audience of attendees at the Farm and Food Care Ontario (FFCO)…
Ways to help the Earth from home
It is still possible to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) at home. For food, earthday.ca suggests the…
Fergus native collaborates on book ‘So You Girls Remember That’
FERGUS – Former Fergus resident Jenny Nelson has recently collaborated on a novel So You Girls Remember That: Memories of a Haida Elder.
Grade 5 student one of two winners of 2021 Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington Library has announced the winners of the fourth annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest.
Grand Valley Public Library hosts large used book sale
GRAND VALLEY – Grand Valley Public Library is hosting a large used book sale, for all ages.
Bridge recognized for influence on local economic development
TORONTO – Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge was recognized at a gathering of Ontario leaders in the field of economic development here last week.