GRAND RIVER – For students planning a career in an environmental field, now is the time to apply for scholarships available through the Grand River Conservation Foundation.
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the overwhelming support of its latest lottery program, which has experienced exceptional results in just eight days since its launch on May 9.
Canadian Blood Services comes to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Canadian Blood Services came to the Palmerston and District Community Centre on May 9 to take blood and plasma donations.
Wellington Heights Art-A-Thon
MOUNT FOREST – Over 50 students participated in the annual Wellington Heights Secondary School Art-A-Thon on May 2.
Minto Chamber of Commerce celebrates five new businesses
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, announced the successful completion of five ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 16, marking the official welcoming of new businesses to the community.
Cumulative jackpot winner
HARRISTON – Caroline Kuipers recently won the Harriston Legion Cumulative Jackpot of $23,383.
Canada’s federal leaders less popular than ever
OTTAWA – Canada’s national party leaders have never been less popular, according to data released recently by the Angus Reid Institute.
Spring Rural Romp takes in north Wellington farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farms in and around the north part of the county will open their gates to visitors May 25 for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp.
Credit Valley Conservation celebrates 70 years
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation is celebrating 70-years of conservation in the Credit River watershed.
Back to the 80’s at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – A band that pays tribute to the golden age of MTV took to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 18, playing an array of tunes from the big stars of the 1980s
‘Bee Safe’ pesticides not so safe for wild bees, U of G study reveals
GUELPH – Pesticides marketed as “safe for honeybees” can still cause harm to wild ground-nesting bees, according to new research from the University of Guelph.
Murder mystery at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – With scripts in hand, and plenty of adlibbing, a troupe of drag performers from Delta Nu House entertained an audience at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 17 with their murder mystery “Murder at the Sorority House.”
Kitchener Nissan donates to KidsAbility Foundation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Kitchener Nissan donated $10,000 to the KidsAbility Foundation – with locations in Guelph, Fergus and Palmerston – on May 16.
Learn about Centre Wellington’s new Community Connect Pilot Program at information session
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington is thrilled to announce an upcoming information session to introduce its innovative pilot program for volunteer recruitment, Community Connect, to community organizations that depend on volunteers.