GUELPH – Canadian Armed Forces reservists who work for the County of Wellington officially have the flexibility they need to serve in the military.
AALP Dream Gala raises over $122,000 for Ontario’s agriculture leaders
ONTARIO – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the record-breaking fundraising results of $122,157 by the 2024 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala.
Tour de Elora is back; this year it includes dogs
ELORA – Tour de Elora is back for its fourth year – stronger, better and with a great new addition: dogs.
Raising money for Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society
GUELPH – The Guelph Bridge Club (GBC) raised and donated $2,005 to the Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society (WWAS) on June 28.
Guelph man wins big
GUELPH – Lajos Erdelyi of Guelph is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 second prize worth $50,000 in the July 3 draw.
ECFTA kicking off fundraiser to expand facility, make accessible
ELORA - The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) is hosting a community barbecue on Sept. 5 to kick off its fundraising campaign for a new expansion to the historic building.
Big changes for Friends of the Guelph Public Library Big Book Sale
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library is hosting this year’s annual Big Book Sale slated for Sept. 19 to Sept. 22 at a new, larger location at 440 Elmira Road North.
Heritage River holds car show
ELORA – The Heritage River Retirement Residence home held a car show on Aug. 22 with refreshments and popcorn for the guests.
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex hosts Faerie Market
FERGUS – Vendor Jasmine was one a several vendors at the Faerie Market on Aug. 24 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Classic cars take over museum lawn for annual show
ABOYNE – The classic car show at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, held on Aug. 25, was a hit with car lovers of every description.
OPINION: New partnership promotes farmers, farmers’ markets
ONTARIO – Harvest of all kinds is in full swing in Ontario, from grains and other field crops to a wide range of fruits and vegetables.
No one was singing the blues at Water Cycles Bikes and Blues Festival
ABOYNE – Participants in the Water Cycles Bikes and Blues Festival, held on Aug. 24 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, had the option of taking a 100km, 30km or 10km loop according to their interest and ability.
GRCA seeks input on conservation areas strategy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is requesting feedback on its draft conservation areas strategy.
Rural wardens meet with provincial leaders at Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference
OTTAWA – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus met with provincial leaders during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference to strengthen partnerships and advocate for key priorities.