GUELPH – On Oct. 8 the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) announced a provincial investment of $1.7 million over three years in its leadership, data and economic development programs.
OPINION: Farms are small businesses too – and they need less red tape to grow
ONTARIO – This week marks Small Business Week in Ontario. Spearheaded by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), it celebrates and draws attention to the vital role that small business plays in the Ontario economy.
Firefighters learn skills in large-animal rescue
ELORA – First responders got hands-on training in large animal rescue at the Grand River Raceway on Oct. 17.
Township seeking public input on revitalization of Confederation Park
FERGUS – Centre Wellington Township plans to revitalize Confederation Park in Fergus.
Mohawks Alumni donate to Groves Hospital Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Mohawks Alumni stopped by Groves Memorial Community Hospital on Oct. 7 to present a $5,000 donation to the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Community open house at new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH LAKE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will host a community open house at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre on Oct. 25 from 10am to 3pm to celebrate its opening.
James Barker Band coming to Guelph
GUELPH – The James Barker Band is coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre as part of its Canadian Country Series.
Community Living to launch mobile learning lab
GUELPH – Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) is hosting an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new learning lab, made possible through a generous $98,400 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Harrison Park opens in Elora
ELORA– Granite Homes and Gemini Homes hosted the grand opening celebration of Harrison Park at the South River community in Elora on Oct. 18.
County museum to host Halloween festivities
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several events this month to celebrate Halloween.
Reflections
Remembering to serve
Palmerston native Kyle Reaburn appointed school board trustee
GUELPH – Kyle Reaburn was appointed to fill a trustee vacancy at the Upper Grand District School Board during a special board meeting on Oct. 20.
Grand River Outfitting donates $1,000 to The Guelph Humane Society
FERGUS – Fergus sporting goods store, Grand River Outfitting and Fly Shop, hosted its Grand Event on Aug. 23 to raise money for charity.
Puslinch hot sauce business in Ontario Made Awards finals
ONTARIO – The fifth annual Ontario Made Awards finalists have been named – and a Puslinch-based hot sauce company, Lost in the Sauce, has made the cut.
Wardens’ caucus supports isotope innovation, development
SAUGEEN – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) has passed a resolution supporting the growth and expansion of the medical isotope industry.