The last time I wrote I talked about hope. That human beings are through-and-through creatures of hope. That there is almost nothing we can’t bear so long as we have hope, and there is not much we can bear without it.
News
Deputy CBO appointed for Mapleton
MAPLETON – Tim Schwartzentruber has been appointed deputy chief building official for the township.
Breakfast with mayor event well attended
Mayor’s breakfast - The annual Minto Mayor’s Breakfast, held on April 14 at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, was attended by a large crowd of local business and community members.
Royal Canadian Legion Poster and Literacy Competition winner announced
Poster winner – Palmerston Public School student Callie Cole won first place at both branch and zone levels in the Royal Canadian Legion Poster and Literacy Competition for her entry in the Intermediate Colour Poster category.
With job market still tight many workers continue to resist a return to the office
VANCOUVER – Canada’s federal government recently joined corporate behemoths Amazon and Disney in announcing a mandatory return (at least part-time) to the office.
Sticks and Stones Bonspiel
Curling stick - A Sticks and Stones bonspiel held recently at the Fergus Curling Club saw a club from Guelph crowned the winners.
Rotary Club of Guelph hosting film screening, Earth Day tree planting
GUELPH - The Rotary Club of Guelph is screening the film Call of the Forest at the Bookshelf Cinema for Earth Day, an event the club hopes will build excitement for the planting of a new forest in Guelph.
Plant a tree, build a forest to sequester carbon on Earth Day
GUELPH – A new almost 10-acre forest is planned in Guelph through a partnership between the City of Guelph, Trees for Guelph, and the Rotary Club of Guelph.
Mulch sale set for May 26
GUELPH - The Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers mulch sale returns to Guelph on May 26 from 9am to 12pm at JL’s Home Hardware (575 Wellington Street West).
Lutheran church in Ayton set to celebrate 70th year
AYTON – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 552 Louisa St., Ayton will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary on June 4.
Guelph Humane Society Walk-a-thon wags its way back after long hiatus
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Happy Trails Walk-a-thon, taking place on June 4.
LOTTO 6/49 big win for Guelph resident
Big win – Deborah Canute of Guelph can “find her possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $106,665 in the March 15 draw.
Hensall Co-op Strong Communities Initiative offering $10,000 grants
HENSALL – Hensall Co-op is offering grants through its Strong Communities Initiative.
Ipsos surveying Wellington residents’ satisfaction levels
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington will be conducting its first corporate satisfaction survey. The survey will begin in late April and run until late May.
Celebrating Earth Day in Erin this weekend
ERIN – Earth Day will be celebrated at the Legion here on April 22, with a garbage clean up, volunteer barbecue, and community event with special guests including a pony, mermaid, and a local choir.