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How’s your internet?
ABERFOYLE – The Puslinch Highspeed Initiative Committee (PHIC), with support from the township, is collecting information regarding high-speed internet for residents.
Grab some cash – the Fergus Hort plant sale is coming
FERGUS - The Fergus and District Horticultural Society is holding its “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale on May 25 from 8 to 11am on the grounds outside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Stove fire extinguished quickly: fire chief
PUSLINCH – There was more smoke than damage at a fire that was reported around 1:45pm on May 6.
Hammerhead flatworm invades Ontario gardens, forests: entomologist
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An enigmatic intruder stealthily infiltrates the undergrowth of backyards, forests, gardens, and landscapes in Ontario.
Mount Forest Horticultural Society has some plans up its sleeve
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Horticultural Society has a number of events planned this spring including the beloved plant sale, where bargains and unique plants can be found.
Wellington Water Watchers looking for volunteers
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) is looking for canoe and kayak enthusiasts to collect trackers in the Grand River, Credit River, and Bronte Creek.
U of G research teams growing berries year-round using latest tech
GUELPH – Research teams led by the University of Guelph aim to change the how fresh produce is grown in Canada, and have entered a second phase of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge.
Next Tree Walk in Elora Gorge
ELORA - Neighbourwood is holding another Tree Walk and back by popular demand are historian Al Koop and tree-lover Rob Guthrie to lead the group.
New donation supports mental health Guelph General staff
GUELPH – The Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital is thrilled to announce a generous gift of $150,000 from long time donors Bill and Colleen Koornstra to establish The Bill and Colleen Koornstra Health and Wellness Fund.
Fergus Legion hosts provincial euchre tournament
FERGUS - Some 54 teams from nine Ontario Royal Canadian Legion districts came to Fergus on May 4 for the provincial euchre tournament.
Hillsburgh garden sale on May 18
HILLSBURGH — The Hillsburgh Garden Club’s spring plant sale takes place on May 18, and organizers say a wide selection of annuals, perennials, heirloom tomato plants, hanging baskets and more will be featured.
Karishma Rego speaks at local church
BRUCEDALE – On May 4, Stone United Church hosted the final session of its 2024 Spring Wellness Series with a presentation by Karishma Rego, a mental health therapist from the East Wellington Family Health Team.
Volunteer at Sunrise Therapeutic this summer
PUSLINCH - Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre is seeking volunteers to help with its summer camp program.
Drift Outfitters hosting Bissell Park fishing demo
ELORA — Drift Outfitters invites people to join them for a “fun-filled, trout-focused day” at Bissell Park on May 26.