I saw my first killdeer of 2024 yesterday, March 15, on my way to Burlington. I haven’t seen one at the farm yet. The killdeer is a member of the plover family, which are shorebirds.
Can’t get to The Grove in person?
GUELPH — The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) warmly welcomes youths aged 12 to 26, along with parents and caregivers, to utilize its virtual Youth Virtual Hub.
College Royal celebrates 100 years
GUELPH – Ontario agriculture minister Lisa Thompson spoke at the opening ceremony of the 100th anniversary of the College Royal at the University of Guelph on March 16.
Donations made to Arthur Food Bank
ARTHUR – Employees of BrokerLink Insurance in Arthur donated non-perishable food and hygiene products to the Arthur Food Bank on March 5.
How to protect your vehicle’s paint job
Drivers go to great lengths to ensure what’s under the hood of their vehicles is well taken care of. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job.
Egg hunts on Easter weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Easter egg hunts are planned for Minto and Mount Forest on the upcoming holiday weekend.
Broomball provincial finals held in Fergus March 15 to 17
FERGUS – The Cyclones (red) battled it out with the Lacombes (white) on March 15 at the 2024 senior broomball provincial championships in Fergus.
Together in Song concert series by Grey Bruce Singers April 12 to 14
HANOVER – Together in Song is the Grey Bruce Singers’ offering for this spring’s series of three concerts under the direction of Krista Bell and accompanied by Yuki Okumoto Stocovaz.
Whiskey Jack returning to Fergus Grand Theatre next month
FERGUS - Whiskey Jack - backing band for the infamous Stompin’ Tom Connors - will bring their Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom to the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 7.
U of G celebrates reaching $2.5M milestone in ‘She’s Got Game’ initiative
GUELPH – She’s Got Game, an initiative at the University of Guelph (U of G) to advance gender equity and women in sport, has hit an important milestone reaching its entire $2.5-million fundraising goal.
Skating club plans carnival on Sunday
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club will host its annual carnival on March 24.
Harriston Legion mini-golf tourney
HARRISTON - Harriston Legion Branch 296 held its annual mini-golf tournament and barbecue dinner on March 10.
Goodbye for now! Circular Store going on hiatus starting March 28
GUELPH - The Circular Store will be closing as of March 28.
Great big concert
FERGUS - A founding member of Great Big Sea Sean McCann put on a great show at the Fergus Grand Theatre on March 16, singing from the Great Big Sea playbook and Irish folk songs.
Three maintenance strategies to keep cars running longer
The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers.