BELWOOD – On April 27, the Belwood and District Lions Club took part in a roadside cleanup initiative.
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Trees and Quackers event to raise money for park maintenance
CLIFFORD – Rotary Club of Clifford member Holt Armstrong chucks a duck from the water during the duck race at the Trees and Quackers event on April 27 in Clifford.
Good Games sports fest brings good family fun to U of Guelph
GUELPH – It’s billed as “Canada’s biggest festival of sport,” and it’s expected to bring more than 1,500 athletes to the University of Guelph to compete this summer.
Myth-busting food labels a step towards wellness
GUELPH - Attendants of the Stone United Church’s Spring Wellness Series on April 20 dissected the myths and misconceptions surrounding grocery-store food labels.
Smile Cookies support student nutrition programs
GUELPH – Smile cookies are back at Tim Hortons, and people have until May 5 to buy the treats to support local student nutrition programs.
It’s nesting time; leave geese alone says GHS
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) urges residents to exercise caution around nesting geese in the coming weeks.
Housing, homelessness key priorities for Western Ontario Wardens Caucus
ONTARIO – A group representing rural and small urban communities in southwestern Ontario has identified its key priorities for the coming year.
Fergus-Elora Rotary Club’s clean up crew
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Fergus-Elora Rotary Club were out in full force on April 23 picking up garbage on St. Andrew Street from Fergus to Elora.
CW Singers come to United Church in Fergus
FERGUS – Melville United Church in Fergus hosted the Centre Wellington Singers spring concert “A journey through the British Isles” on April 27, featuring traditional songs of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales.
Tour de Guelph community cycling fundraiser returns June 23
GUELPH – Back for its 11th year, the Tour de Guelph fundraiser is being held on June 23 at the University of Guelph.
Happy Trails walk supports Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH – It is not too early to register for a June 2 fundraising event for the Guelph Humane Society.
OPINION: Farmers disappointed at lack of consultation, transparency about prime farmland in Wilmot Township
WATERLOO - The Waterloo Federation of Agriculture (WFA) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) are disappointed at the ongoing lack of transparency and consultation in the land use situation in Wilmot Township, a municipality in Waterloo Region.
Wellington 4-H Club holds elections
ROCKWOOD – The Wellington 4-H Go For the Gold Club saw a great turnout for their second meeting on April 22.
Erin volunteers celebrate local environmentalism with cleanup
ERIN – Erin’s Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee hosted an Earth Day-themed event on April 27 at Centre 2000, celebrating and raising awareness about local environmentalism.
Up and Running Guelph programs support mental health
GUELPH – Up and Running Guelph (URG) has announced the expansion of its walking and running programs to include options for everyone, aged 18-plus.