WELLINGTON COUNTY – On June 6, the University of Guelph (U of G) announced cows will be bred to burp less with groundbreaking methods based on its research.
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Local MPPs join minister on WFA tour
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) organized farm tours with elected officials to tour and engage in discussions surrounding the vibrant and diverse agriculture community present in Wellington County on Aug. 1.
Chicago tribute band coming to Cambridge
AMBRIDGE - The Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge will be presenting a high-energy evening with the world’s foremost Chicago tribute band, Brass Transit for two shows only on Sept. 16 at 2 and 7:30pm.
Campaign to fund museum caboose restoration underway
MINTO — The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum and the Town of Minto are making efforts to restore the caboose located outside of the museum beside the railway tracks.
Reflections: An oasis in the heart
I sure hope you are having a good R&R (rest & relaxation) summer. I tried to make the case in my last article that our mental, physical and relational wellbeing are helped much by a season in which we are less busy and stressed and have time to slow down and reflect on our lives.
Lovers of the birds: Ring-Billed Gull
The Ring-Billed Gull is the most abundant gull in N.A. It would be difficult to find a person who has never seen this bird. If you have visited a garbage dump, beach or hot dog stand they were there.
Local resident creator of concept image for Alma park project
ALMA – Plans for a covered multi-purpose pad at Wallace Cumming Park here have attracted considerable interest locally since proposed at a recent meeting of the local parks and recreation committee.
Respect in workplace workshop planned by Saugeen Economic Development Corp.
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is hosting a training workshop on Respect in the Workplace.
Gratitude
There were many reasons to smile on Monday morning.
New Senior ‘AA’ hockey team, Erin Outlaws, coming to town
ERIN – A new senior AA hockey team, the Erin Outlaws, is launching for the 2023-2024 season with the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL).
Daydreamer
One thing I wasn’t prepared for when we moved from town to the countryside was just how vast and fascinating the sky would become for me. And when I’m still enough to take it all in, it offers an opportunity for a big-sky perspective on life. There’s always time for that.
OPINION: Ontario’s precious farmland – beyond the Greenbelt controversy
GUELPH – Ontario’s vibrant landscapes and rich, world-class quality farmlands have long been the pride of our province.
Friends of Guelph Public Library holding September book sale
GUELPH - Friends of the Guelph Public Library is returning with its annual community book sale.
Brad Bigrigg appointed interim fire chief for Mapleton
MAPLETON – Brad Bigrigg has been named interim fire chief for Mapleton Fire Rescue.
Majority say climate change is ‘crisis’ that requires immediate action;
VANCOUVER – As fires threaten Kelowna and Yellowknife, the latter forcing the evacuation of 20,000, Canadians continue to experience a summer of smoke.