ELORA – A house made of hemp and limestone is a healthy home that will last longer, says Paul Flach.
Erin art exhibit aims to change how people think about refugees
ERIN – Art created by refugees in Greece will be displayed for sale at the Erin United Church on June 7. Organizers say art gives refugees the power to change their futures.
Special Olympics event back with a bang following pandemic hiatus
GUELPH – Athletes, teachers, supporters and volunteers filled the fields at St. James Catholic High School for the 19th Special Olympics Track and Field day.
Roadwork contracts, bylaw amendments on Guelph/Eramosa agenda
BRUCEDALE – Topics discussed at the Guelph/Eramosa council meetings on April 24 and May 8 include road paving projects at 4th Line and Guelph Nichol Townline, bylaw amendments pertaining to development charge changes, a report from the Rockwood Tennis Club, and a new encroachment policy.
Ontario’s first sim racing lounge is in Guelph
GUELPH – Ontario’s first simulation racing lounge has opened downtown here.
New UGDSB logo symbolizes inclusion and diversity
GUELPH – Students were central in designing the new logo and visual identity for the Upper Grand District School Board. The rebranding was approved unanimously at the board meeting on May 9, and the implementation process has now begun.
JohnMel stables in Puslinch hosts beginners’ cattle sorting clinic
PUSLINCH – Sounds of laughter and mooing filled the arena at JohnMel Stables during the introductory cattle sorting clinic here on March 26.
Equine assisted learning helps people feel ‘stable’
ROCKWOOD – At the end of each session she was smiling, and months later she’s still benefitting.
Retired Fergus pilot publishes memoir Born Fearless
FERGUS – “I’ve had an extremely interesting life, and I survived it,” said Peter Gendron.
UGDSB and WCDSB come together for Special Olympics
GUELPH – Special Olympics offer an “opportunity for students of all abilities to be celebrated for who they are and recognized for all they can do,” said special education resource teacher Nicole Hearn.
Mount Forest kickboxing club ‘made some noise’ at Nationals
MOUNT FOREST – When 14 athletes from Rise Combat and Fitness here competed at the Canadian Kickboxing Nationals in Niagara Falls recently, 13 of them won gold, silver or bronze, said coach David Reeves.
Riverfest Elora announces lineup for this summer’s festival
ELORA – Riverfest Elora brings about 5,000 people to Bissell Park here every summer. This year it’s from Aug. 18 to 20 and will feature headliners The Reklaws on Friday, Metric on Saturday, and Feist on Sunday.
Portage celebrates 50 years with community lunch and learn
ELORA – Portage is a non-profit organization that has supported tens of thousands of people with addiction services since 1973. The Elora location opened in 1985. It offers residential, voluntary addiction rehabilitation, free of charge, to youth from across Ontario.
Eden Mills community comes together for history day
EDEN MILLS – About a hundred people of all ages filled the community hall here on April 16 to explore local history.
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.