ELORA – It was Children’s Day on July 6 at the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell Park.
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Fergus youth serves with Canadian Coast Guard
FERGUS – Growing up surrounded by farmland and countryside might not seem a direct path to life on a boat.
GHS encourages residents to consider impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is urging Guelph and Wellington County residents to consider the impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife.
Wellington association sponsors industry tour
WATERLOO – The Wellington County Soil and Crop Improvement Association is sponsoring a twilight meeting and industry tour on July 15.
University of Guelph hosts GOOD Games July 6, 7
GUELPH – Lots of people participated in the GOOD Games held at the University of Guelph campus on July 6 and 7.
LCBO workers on strike
FERGUS - Thousands of LCBO workers across the province - members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union - walked off the job on July 5.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
Erin students learn the value of water
ERIN – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) visited St. John Brebeuf Catholic School on June 21, to present a certificate for completing the agency’s OneWater Education program back in February.
Mapping of Ontario organic corn and wheat supply chain one of three new reports
GUELPH – A report mapping the organic corn and wheat supply chains in Ontario, was launched today by the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) in partnership with the Organic Grain Hub.
Multicultural Festival coming to Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – Diversity will be at the forefront of the celebrations as the Wellington County Multicultural Festival returns to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on July 13.
Elora Festival and Singers: it takes a village
ELORA – The 45th season of Elora Festival is underway with three weeks of musical magic.
Road work ahead
PUSLINCH - Watson Road South will be closed between Arkell and Maltby roads from July 10 to mid August for repaving and replacement of culverts.
Province makes moves to help Ontario news organizations
TORONTO - The province is helping the newspaper industry by directing its four largest government agencies to allocate 25 per cent of their advertising budgets to Ontario publishers.
Police beat: Man charged after elderly pedestrian hit by vehicle
HARRISTON – A local man is charged with careless driving after an elderly pedestrian was hit by a vehicle here this spring.
Food4Kids Guelph merging with Children’s Foundation to improve food programs
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two respected local charities that are helping kids get enough food to eat will merge their operations in an effort to better address the growing community food insecurity crisis.