WATERLOO – The Wellington County Soil and Crop Improvement Association is sponsoring a twilight meeting and industry tour on July 15.
LCBO workers on strike
FERGUS - Thousands of LCBO workers across the province - members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union - walked off the job on July 5.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
Erin students learn the value of water
ERIN – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) visited St. John Brebeuf Catholic School on June 21, to present a certificate for completing the agency’s OneWater Education program back in February.
Mapping of Ontario organic corn and wheat supply chain one of three new reports
GUELPH – A report mapping the organic corn and wheat supply chains in Ontario, was launched today by the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) in partnership with the Organic Grain Hub.
Multicultural Festival coming to Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – Diversity will be at the forefront of the celebrations as the Wellington County Multicultural Festival returns to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on July 13.
Road work ahead
PUSLINCH - Watson Road South will be closed between Arkell and Maltby roads from July 10 to mid August for repaving and replacement of culverts.
Food4Kids Guelph merging with Children’s Foundation to improve food programs
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two respected local charities that are helping kids get enough food to eat will merge their operations in an effort to better address the growing community food insecurity crisis.
Link Up with Duff’s event raises $13,000 for charities
PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s Fun Day with A Purpose was held on May 25.
Guelph Hospital and Rotary to receive $190,000 after hundreds ride across Guelph-Wellington
GUELPH – The 11th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. and Scotiabank welcomed a record-breaking 780 riders, according to officials.
U of G researchers receive award for livestock research
GUELPH – Two University of Guelph researchers have been named winners of the 2024 Early Career Research Award.
County recognized for efforts to divert batteries from landfill
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county recycled tons of batteries last year, and it has been recognized for the effort.
Centre Wellington Rotary distributes final grants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Centre Wellington recently handed out its final grants as the club is closing down.
Sunrise fundraiser raises $120,000
PUSLINCH – Robert Milburn received the Paul Harris Fellow award at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre’s annual signature fundraiser Celebrate Sunrise on June 23.
Annual Lions Club Poker Run
BELWOOD – Every year area motorcyclists partake in a Lions Club Poker Run, with donated funds going to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.