ELORA – The Government of Canada has announced an agricultural climate solution living labs project is coming soon to Ontario.
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Canadian National Pickleball League launches first professional seasonal event
GUELPH – The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is launching its inaugural seasonal event in the birthplace of the league: Guelph.
Creative Circle part of Indigenous wholistic healthcare
FERGUS – Indigenous people create crafts such as dream catchers, medicine bags and beaded earrings during Creative Circles here every other week.
‘Buddy Bench’ unveiled at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – On July 20, the Centre Wellington Lacrosse community, represented by current and former members of the men’s senior Aces, Jr. B Mohawks, Jr. C Thisles, and CW Minor Lacrosse, along with #GetInTouchForHutch, unveiled a “Buddy Bench” at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
Elora Community Theatre presents 10th season of Shakespeare in the Park
ELORA – The Elora Community Theatre will launch Shakespeare’s beloved play Twelfth Night as it launches its 10th season of Shakespeare in the Park.
‘Elora AmphiTeeter’ a place for intimate summer concerts
ELORA – Matt and Jan Teeter are the opposite of NIMBY. Instead of saying “not in my backyard,” they are saying “come to my backyard,” as they are hosting two backyard concerts this summer.
Dixon Home Hardware celebrating 100 years in business
FERGUS - The Dixon family, local community members, and former employees came out to Dixon Home Hardware this weekend to celebrate 100 years in business with a barbecue, raffle and ceremony outside the store in Fergus.
Ennottville Historic Library and Community Hall fundraiser
ENNOTTVILLE – Grinder Productions, under the directorship of Eric Goudie, is helping the Ennottville Historic Library and Community Hall raise some funds for a new heating and air conditioning system at the historic site.
From broken to whole: Helene DeWitt offers hope in new book
FERGUS – Helene DeWitt has lived a life of abuse and fear, with a disability she didn’t understand – all of which left her feeling abandoned and unloved most of her life.
Put your garden on the ‘butterflyway’ by planting some pollinator favourites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dog days of summer are the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11.
Blue Bonnet Lassies hit road for summer competitions
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance travelled across Ontario to compete through the month of June.
Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dancing competes in Halifax
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dancing in Guelph travelled to the Scotdance Canada Competition in Halifax.
Angelstone Events: major league events have major community impact
ERIN – Angelstone Events has been operating here since 2011.
Heat stress and dehydration can harm horses: OVC professor
GUELPH – Dripping with sweat and breathing hard through flared nostrils, an agitated horse shakes her head. The horse stumbles, ears pinned back, and kicks out.
HorseDay Erin event benefits local equine organizations
ERIN – HorseDay Erin, held in early June at the Erin Fairgrounds, gave back to the local equine community to support horse education and horse welfare.