ARTHUR – The Arthur Lions’ annual Duck Race took place on May 11, and over 900 tickets were sold for the event, which raises funds for the community.
Students holding car wash fundraiser
FERGUS – Emmanuel Christian High School is holding a car wash fundraiser in support of Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
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.