GUELPH – Pesticides marketed as “safe for honeybees” can still cause harm to wild ground-nesting bees, according to new research from the University of Guelph.
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Tips for the novice gardener
FERGUS – Not everyone has a green thumb or has had opportunities to gain experience in gardening.
Murder mystery at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – With scripts in hand, and plenty of adlibbing, a troupe of drag performers from Delta Nu House entertained an audience at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 17 with their murder mystery “Murder at the Sorority House.”
Kitchener Nissan donates to KidsAbility Foundation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Kitchener Nissan donated $10,000 to the KidsAbility Foundation – with locations in Guelph, Fergus and Palmerston – on May 16.
Wellington Heights school spirit
MOUNT FOREST – Recently Wellington Heights Secondary School students formed four different coloured teams and dressed up in creative ways with their designated colours to show their school spirit.
Learn about Centre Wellington’s new Community Connect Pilot Program at information session
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township of Centre Wellington is thrilled to announce an upcoming information session to introduce its innovative pilot program for volunteer recruitment, Community Connect, to community organizations that depend on volunteers.
Annual plant sale in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Just in time for planting season, the Hillsburgh Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale last Saturday.
New report highlights locally grown seed diversity in Canada
GUELPH – A new report titled “Building Climate-Resilient Seed Systems in Canada” highlights local organic seeds as key to food and seed security, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Tarts Galore in Alma
ALMA – Held annually on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Alma holds its annual Tarts Galore Festival.
Reflections: The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
In the small congregation where I am the pastor there are suddenly two people in palliative care…
Review: Elora Community Theatre’s Pride and Prejudice a delight to watch
FERGUS – The last performance of Elora Community Theatre’s production of Jane Austin’s classic tale, Pride and Prejudice, took place on May 12 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. It’s a shame. A production of its quality could withstand a much longer run.
Belwood Lions donate to Women In Crisis
BELWOOD – On May 7, the Belwood Lions Club presented a cheque of $1,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
Maple syrup museum open in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Elliott Tree Farm owner Derek Elliott holding his bottle of pure maple syrup on May 19.
Minto requests public input
MINTO – The Town of Minto is currently preparing a Culture Master Plan and a Recreation Master Plan. These plans will help determine future needs and priorities for culture and delivering parks, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, services, and programs to the community.
Lovers of the Birds: Northern Bobwhite
Bobwhites are in the Gallinaceous family, (turkey, grouse, quail, partridge and pheasants).