GUELPH – A recent announcement of $150,000 over three years from the Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) to Equine Guelph will kick off a multi-year initiative to continue building and developing programs of value to the horse industry.
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Ontario training workers for jobs in harness horse racing
ANCASTER — The Ontario Government is investing $2.1 million to train workers for rewarding careers in the horse racing industry.
OFA Viewpoint: Celebrating farming and food on Canada’s Agriculture Day
Feb. 22 marks Canada’s Agriculture Day – an annual event that brings both consumers and farmers together to celebrate the local food we all love to enjoy and the hardworking contributors across the food value chain that nurture it from field-to-fork.
Second intake launches for agricultural youth council
OTTAWA – Canada’s agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced a second intake for the…
Community Dance Project calls for participants
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is looking for an intergenerational cast to participate in a dance project that will culminate in three performances as part of the Guelph Dance Festival in the Park series June 3, 4 and 5.
Poverty and homelessness are provincial responsibilities and should be election issues, panellists say
GUELPH – The pandemic has shone a light on the challenges faced by people who live in poverty or homelessness and the upcoming provincial election is an opportunity to make real change.
Guelph Dance announces 2022 fundraiser: Ready, Set, Move!
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is inviting the community to particpate in a fundraising challenge to…
Organizers pleased with ‘Freedom Convoy’
NORTH WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington “Freedom Convoy” organizers are thrilled with their event on Feb. 21, calling it “a fantastic day” and “a positive experience.”
These entrepreneurs are transforming the landscape for women in rodeo
EAST GARAFRAXA – From the barn to businesswomen, two entrepreneurs are working to transform the world of women’s rodeo, “one cattle tag at a time.”
Local medical officer of health supports province’s reopening plan
GUELPH – Dr. Nicola Mercer supports the gradual reopening of Ontario and easing of COVID-19 mandates as announced by the province on Feb. 14.