WELLINGTON COUNTY – Spring is here at last and the temperatures continue to rise. With this, some may wonder if it is time to swap out the winter tires – and some already have.
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Effectively and safely sanitizing a vehicle requires several steps
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.
Oil change intervals are lengthening
Drivers undoubtedly have noticed their vehicles need less frequent oil changes than cars once required.
Maple Weekend April 6 and 7 to showcase Ontario producers
WYEBRIDGE - Maple syrup season is well underway and producers are set to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the 8th annual Maple Weekend, April 6 and 7.
U of G announces new Master of Sustainable Agriculture program
GUELPH – A unique master’s program that will train the next wave of sustainability leaders in the global agricultural sector will soon launch at the University of Guelph.
Neighbourwoods needs volunteers for tree planting on April 20
FERGUS - Neighbourwoods, the non-profit community group of volunteers that has been planting and caring for trees in Centre Wellington for over 30 years, is looking for volunteers for a project in Fergus.
WCDSB hosts inaugural high school chess tournament
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) hosted its inaugural secondary district chess tournament on March 6 at the Catholic Education Centre.
27th annual Oral Communication Festival
GUELPH – Maya Adewunmi from St. John Catholic School in Guelph competing in the intermediate Wellington Catholic District School Board Oral Communication Festival on March 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood.
Free event about navigating life-changing diagnosis
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington has been selected by the Waiting Room Revolution to host a free session on March 26.
Reservations open March 21 for GRCA camping
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 2024 camping season is just around the corner and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) campsite reservation system will be open to take reservations online beginning March 21 at 8am.
Guelph Humane Society and PetSmart celebrate National Adoption Week with in-store adoptions
GUELPH - It’s National Adoption Week, March 18 to 24, and to mark the occassion, PetSmart Charities and the Guelph Humane Society are partnering to bring adoptable pets to the Guelph store, and hopefully to their forever families.
Functional fitness – let’s move!
Our bodies are made to move and when we move, it should feel good!
Lovers of the birds: Killdeer
I saw my first killdeer of 2024 yesterday, March 15, on my way to Burlington. I haven’t seen one at the farm yet. The killdeer is a member of the plover family, which are shorebirds.
Can’t get to The Grove in person?
GUELPH — The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) warmly welcomes youths aged 12 to 26, along with parents and caregivers, to utilize its virtual Youth Virtual Hub.
College Royal celebrates 100 years
GUELPH – Ontario agriculture minister Lisa Thompson spoke at the opening ceremony of the 100th anniversary of the College Royal at the University of Guelph on March 16.