GUELPH – Up and Running Guelph (URG) has announced the expansion of its walking and running programs to include options for everyone, aged 18-plus.
GRCA seeking input on new Resource Management Strategy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is inviting municipal partners and interest holders, including members of the public, to provide feedback on a draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy.
Community FEWD seeks to raise $150,000 to continue Guelph operations
GUELPH – Local community food security and food reclamation project Food Equity With Dignity (FEWD) is putting on a fundraiser on May 31 to start the drive to raise the next year’s operating costs of $150,000.
Autism Dog Services donation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington organization presents a cheque of their $12,000 donation to Autism Dog Services.
MPP Rae introduces agritourism legislation
TORONTO – On April 15 Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae tabled the Growing Agritourism Act.
Township pilots 40km/h neighbourhood speeds
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff are introducing a pilot program to keep speeding in check.
Summer beauties: How to get the most from your hydrangeas
WELLINGTON COUNTY - From humble beginnings as a common backdrop in many gardens, hydrangea plants continue to be one of the most popular landscape plants today.
Successful season for Norwell District Secondary School badminton duo
KITCHENER – Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.
Clifford Rotary Club donates to MRI+ Campaign
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotarians recently gathered at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square to present a $5,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign.
Minto honours volunteers
MINTO – Mayor Dave Turton addresses a crowd of about 200 local volunteers at the Town of Minto Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Palmerston Community Centre on April 18.
Get involved in Grey Wellington Theatre Guild productions
HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is set to host a casting for its annual summer youth play and an information night for a major musical production slated for the fall.
Listowel Agricultural Society donates to Palmerston MRI+ campaign
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society donated $10,000 to the Palmerston MRI+ campaign on April 22 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Sacred Heart art installation a collaborative effort
GUELPH – Over the last few months, each and every student from kindergarten through Grade 8 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Guelph pulled out their paint brush to contribute to a brand new art installation.
Wildflower walk at Arboretum
GUELPH - Spring is here and the wildflowers have started to bloom!
The dirt on making dirt
HARRISTON – Michael Van Huisseling, an environmental educator with Solid Waste Services at the County of Wellington, was a speaker at the Harriston and District Horticultural Society’s meeting on April 17.