GUELPH – More than $90,000 was raised to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) at the sold-out Royal Reach event on June 1.
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Prickly yet perfect
Before a warning could be issued, a hand reached out to touch the purple flower, resulting in a loud yelp. Oww, that hurt.
Rockwood celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ at Bearded Barista
ROCKWOOD – Jarod Dalley-Haase is the owner of the Bearded Barista, where the idea for Rockwood’s first Christmas in July originated.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
Conestogo Dam maintenance continuing
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is continuing a comprehensive rehabilitation project of the Conestogo Dam.
Health care tips for safe, healthy gardening
MINTO – Gardening season is here! Gardening has many benefits including promoting heart health, flexibility, strength, and maintaining balance and coordination. It acts as a natural stress reliever, mood booster and improves cognitive function by keeping our minds and bodies engaged.
Mystic
So long July, you most beautiful of months, you. Thanks for a great birthday, for introducing me to amazing people, for unexpected adventures and for the reminder that I have an amazing community around me. It’s been fun.
Family Day a hit at the Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market held a ‘family day’ event at the market in Palmerston on July 27.
Ramoth House receives $5,000 to support young mothers
MOUNT FOREST – A Mount Forest organization that provides support for young mothers and their newborn babies when they have nowhere else to go was one of the beneficiaries of Adama Canada’s Stomping Grounds campaign, which supports community projects for positive change.
Instant Lucky lottery winner
ERIN – Erin resident Kenneth Keki recently won $100,000 with the OLG’s Instant Lucky lottery game.
Guelph author published in hit book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul
GUELPH – Joanne Guidoccio has launched a second career for herself as a writer.
Australian comedian Joe Avati to perform at River Run this fall
GUELPH – Award-winning comedian Joe Avati is coming to Guelph, and there’s still time to get tickets.
Smile Cookie Campaign donates over $11,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Tim Hortons in Palmerston donated $11,560 to the Palmerston MRI+ Campaign from its Smile Cookie Campaign on July 29.
EWFHT offers free workshops in August
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team will offer the following free online workshops this month: