GUELPH - Do you know a family that represents the values of Ontario’s rural communities? People whose commitment and dedication to the rural way of life makes a difference and sets an example for others.
Ground broken for new Guelph Lake Rotary Trail
GUELPH – It was a ground-breaking day for the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Grand…
Drayton downs Floradale 7-4
DRAYTON 7 FLORADALE 4 Drayton built up a healthy 4-1 lead after the first period of play. Each team…
Drayton Entertainment’s 2019 Christmas Cabaret held fundraising concert
Christmas Cabaret - The cast of Drayton Entertainment’s 2019 Christmas Cabaret fundraising concert at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge gathered on stage on Dec. 18.
OFA commentary:
As one year ends and another begins, it is good to recap how the past 12 months have had an impact on Ontario’s agri-food sector, our farms and our families.
OMAFRA REPORT: Canola seasonal summary for 2019
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Erin’s 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron receive Lord Strathcona Trust Award
Cadet awards - The Ontario Provincial Committee (OPC) of the Air Cadet League of Canada recently awarded Erin’s 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron the Lord Strathcona Trust Award for the Most Overall Proficient Squadron in central Ontario.
Soup Off funds go to food bank, CWDHS breakfast program
Sensational donations - Sensational Elora presented cheques to the Centre Wellington Food Bank and the breakfast program at Centre Wellington District High School on Dec. 10.
FCSSGW to open new location in Fergus to provide counselling, support services
FERGUS - Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) will soon have a new facility in Fergus.
Shareable Moment Challenge now live in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Shareable Moment Challenge is now live in Centre Wellington.
Fergus Lions support youth literacy
Big cheque - Last week the Wellington County Learning Centre board of directors received a $4,000 donation from the Fergus Lions Club.
Minto Arts Council to host student art show
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is to holding an exhibit to display art by local students from Norwell District Secondary School from Jan. 9 to Jan. 30.
Two local recipients to share 2019 Guelph Arts Council Jane Graham Memorial Award
GUELPH – The 2019 Jane Graham Memorial Award, presented by the Guelph Arts Council, will be shared by Annie Burgess, ceramicist, and Jagdeep Raina, an artist working in textiles.
Hillside Festival is carbon neutral
GUELPH - After years of green initiatives that reduced the Hillside Festival’s carbon footprint in every area and after years of measuring how much carbon the festival saves and creates, it is officially carbon neutral.
Jungle Book comes to life on stage at the River Run Centre
GUELPH – Theatre-goers can experience Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book like never before during a new theatrical adaptation of the classic story at River Run Centre Jan. 5 at 1 and 4pm.