WELLINGTON COUNTY - When horse people left for U.S. racetracks during provincial COVID-19 lockdowns, worry rippled across the harness racing industry about a permanent loss of drivers and horses. Homegrown talent has since returned spurring industry optimism about recovery.
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Farmers Markets regular stops along Guelph Wellington Farmers Market Trail
Farmers markets – Farmers Markets in Palmerston, Drayton and Mount Forest are regular stops…
Federal funding allows for more staffing of local mental health crisis lines
GUELPH – Remote mental health services are widening throughout Wellington County after two Guelph-based providers received $400,000 in taxpayer dollars from the feds this year.
Elora council set Civic Holiday on Fridays – with no long weekend
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Victim Services Wellington releases information guide
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Victim Services Wellington has collaborated with the Guelph Police Service to create the Support and Information Guide for Victims of Sexual violence.
Local Indigenous students participate in traditional birch bark canoe build
GUELPH – With direction from master birch bark canoe builder Chuck Commanda, five Indigenous students in the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) have come together to build a birch bark canoe using traditional practices.
Equine author, teacher and horse listener
Kathy Farrokhzad is busy. She is the author of five books, a horse owner, a coach and a current…
Holidays are better with a horse
With summer in full swing and life returning to a more normal pace, horse holidays are once again a…
Summer program helps young entrepreneurs
ELORA – The Business Centre Guelph Wellington (BCGW) is supporting nine young entrepreneurs this summer through the Summer Company student entrepreneurship program.
Guelph Black Heritage Society hosting Emancipation Day event
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society’s (GBHS) last in person event was Emancipation Day 2020. One year later, the society is again hosting its annual Emancipation Day Jamboree on Aug. 1. The event will be held outdoors, in the rear yard of its Heritage Hall, at 83 Essex St. in Guelph.