GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph has announced the launch and reception for Entrelazados, the first exhibition in Canada by Las Vegas-based artist Justin Favela, on Sept. 5, at 6pm.
Ponsonby U11 boys win gold
PONSONBY – Not even the threat of a tornado could stop the Ponsonby U11 boys, who won gold at the ISA tournament on Aug. 17 at the Ponsonby Ball Park.
Arthur U11 Girls Softball champions
ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 White Girls Softball team competed in the U11 ISA Inter County Year End Tournament ‘B’ division and won the championship on Aug. 18.
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Public health doctor shares message for International Overdose Awareness Day
GUELPH – In 2023, 73 deaths in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph were caused by suspected fatal drug poisonings. This number should shock us. Each one of those deaths is a person, a member of our community.
Celebrating 40 years of AALP ‘leadership excellence’ at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 40th anniversary celebration and alumni reunion of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) on Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the special events tent at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team champions
ARTHUR – After four days and a lot of rain, the Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team came home from Port Elgin as WOBA U11 North Consolation 2 Champions.
Palmerston Fall Fair announces pledge to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fall Fair opened with an announcement to pledge $50,000 over five years to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 17.
Minto hosts celebration of Indigenous culture
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee welcomes all to celebrate Indigenous culture on Sept. 25 from 6 to 8pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. in Harriston.
Annual Focus on Nature Garden Party slated for Sept. 14
GUELPH – Young photographers are excited to show off their work at Focus on Nature’s eighth annual Garden Party,
Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club wraps up 15th season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club celebrated following the final game of its 15th season on Aug. 29.
Harness the Hope night raises funds for breast cancer initiatives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Attendees wore pink to the Grand River Raceway on Aug. 30 for Harness the Hope night, a fundraiser for organizations that support programs for young women facing cancer diagnoses.
Donation to Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion officials say Branch 134 is a proud sponsor of the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team.
Governments funding in food safety and industry growth
CAMBRIDGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are funding up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth.
Beautifying Arthur
ARTHUR – Volunteers in the Walker Industries employee program Brooke-Lynn Richardson and Allie Walmsley trimmed shrubs and perennials at the Welcome to Arthur sign located at Highway 6 and Wellington Road 109 on Aug. 23.