CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Fergus-Elora Rotary Club were out in full force on April 23 picking up garbage on St. Andrew Street from Fergus to Elora.
CW Singers come to United Church in Fergus
FERGUS – Melville United Church in Fergus hosted the Centre Wellington Singers spring concert “A journey through the British Isles” on April 27, featuring traditional songs of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales.
Tour de Guelph community cycling fundraiser returns June 23
GUELPH – Back for its 11th year, the Tour de Guelph fundraiser is being held on June 23 at the University of Guelph.
Happy Trails walk supports Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH – It is not too early to register for a June 2 fundraising event for the Guelph Humane Society.
OPINION: Farmers disappointed at lack of consultation, transparency about prime farmland in Wilmot Township
WATERLOO - The Waterloo Federation of Agriculture (WFA) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) are disappointed at the ongoing lack of transparency and consultation in the land use situation in Wilmot Township, a municipality in Waterloo Region.
Wellington 4-H Club holds elections
ROCKWOOD – The Wellington 4-H Go For the Gold Club saw a great turnout for their second meeting on April 22.
Erin volunteers celebrate local environmentalism with cleanup
ERIN – Erin’s Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee hosted an Earth Day-themed event on April 27 at Centre 2000, celebrating and raising awareness about local environmentalism.
Up and Running Guelph programs support mental health
GUELPH – Up and Running Guelph (URG) has announced the expansion of its walking and running programs to include options for everyone, aged 18-plus.
GRCA seeking input on new Resource Management Strategy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is inviting municipal partners and interest holders, including members of the public, to provide feedback on a draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy.
Community FEWD seeks to raise $150,000 to continue Guelph operations
GUELPH – Local community food security and food reclamation project Food Equity With Dignity (FEWD) is putting on a fundraiser on May 31 to start the drive to raise the next year’s operating costs of $150,000.
Autism Dog Services donation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington organization presents a cheque of their $12,000 donation to Autism Dog Services.
MPP Rae introduces agritourism legislation
TORONTO – On April 15 Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae tabled the Growing Agritourism Act.
Township pilots 40km/h neighbourhood speeds
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff are introducing a pilot program to keep speeding in check.
Summer beauties: How to get the most from your hydrangeas
WELLINGTON COUNTY - From humble beginnings as a common backdrop in many gardens, hydrangea plants continue to be one of the most popular landscape plants today.
Successful season for Norwell District Secondary School badminton duo
KITCHENER – Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.