CENTRE WELLINGTON – Stephen Kitras is the New Blue Party of Ontario’s candidate for the Wellington-Halton Hills riding.
OFA welcomes funding for Cultivating Local project
GUELPH – Funding from the provincial government is supporting a new project dedicated to growing the province’s agri-food sector by helping farmers seize local selling opportunities.
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Guelph Lake officially open for ice fishing
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s officially fishing season at Guelph Lake. “Ice at Guelph Lake and Shade’s Mills is now at safe levels – come drop a line!” reads a Jan. 17 Facebook post from the Grand River Conservation Authority, announcing that conservation areas are open for ice fishing. The post had said i
Robbie Burns Day a hit throughout the County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The famous Scottish poet and storyteller Robbie Burns was celebrated this year by the Fergus Pipe Band on Jan. 25 at the Fergus Legion Hall.
Grain Farmers of Ontario welcomes investment in risk management
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing…
New art exhibition explores contemporary social issues
ELORA – A new curated art exhibition that examines difficult social issues opened at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Jan. 26 with a reception that welcomed visitors from across Ontario.
Black History Month begins with Bob Marley tribute concert
FERGUS – To kick off Black History Month and celebrate reggae legend Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, the Centre Wellington Black Committee (CWBC) is presenting a special Bob Marley tribute concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Feb. 1.
Citizens awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A ceremony for the presentation of King Charles III Coronation medals was held on Jan. 24 at the Old Acton Town Hall Centre.
County releases online winter experiences map
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Winter adventures await in Wellington County, and there’s a map to help people find them.
‘Black history is Canadian history:’ Guelph Black Heritage Society
GUELPH – For over 25 years, February has been referred to as Black History Month in Canada, following a motion introduced by the Honourable Jean Augustine – the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament.
OPINION: Ontario farmers meet with rural municipal leaders
ONTARIO – Strengthening ties between rural municipal leaders and the farm community was on the agenda last week as representatives from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture took part in the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.
Logan Staats performs Friday for Hillside Inside
GUELPH – Mohawk musician Logan Staats will debut new songs when he performs at Royal City Mission for Hillside Inside on Jan. 31.
Flight centre hosts aviation night Jan. 30
WATERLOO – The Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) announces its inaugural High School Aviation Night, an event designed to inspire Grade 11 and 12 students to pursue a career in aviation.