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Sensational Elora donates to CW Eats, Centre Wellington Foodbank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Dec. 18 Sensational Elora delivered a $1,645 cheque to CW Eats, a food program at Centre Wellington District High School.
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies support Mount Forest hospital foundation
MOUNT FOREST – Earlier this month, the Mount Forest Tim Hortons restaurant presented a cheque to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) from the proceeds of its recent Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign.
Township of Mapleton grant athletic bursary
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton granted an athletic bursary to Parker Douglas, Gavin Walls and Cooper Frook (not pictured) during its Dec. 9 meeting.
OPINION: Year-end is a good time for farmers to get started on year-round tax planning
ONTARIO – As farmers, we spend a lot of time thinking ahead – planning for the next crop year, the next livestock cycle, the next equipment purchase, or even the next generation on the farm.
Credit Valley Conservation urging safety-first mindset near waterways, on the ice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the danger posed near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes this time of year. CVC urges people to exercise caution and keep family and pets away from the edges of all waterways.
Molecules found in canine cancer could improve human cancer treatment
GUELPH – Both humans and animals battling deadly bone cancer may see new hope as a University of Guelph (U of G) research team makes advances at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).
Guelph resident wins $50,000 with Instant Cash in Multi-Win
GUELPH – Ioan Tuta of Guelph won $50,000 with Instant Cash in Multi-Win.
ESM Farm Equipment Ltd. joins Equipment Ontario
WALLENSTEIN – ESM Farm Equipment will be joining the Equipment Ontario family, ensuring the continued legacy of New Holland equipment in the greater Wallenstein area.
Ballet Jörgen performing Midsummer Night’s Dream Jan. 11
GUELPH – The Dance Series, Ballet Jörgen – A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to take the River Run Centre’s main stage on Jan. 11 at 2pm.
Seniors gather for holiday lunch at Victoria Park Senior Centre
FERGUS – The Victoria Park Senior Centre held a holiday lunch on Dec. 17.
Salem resident and research scientist presented with the Order of Canada
OTTAWA – Salem resident and research scientist John Hirdes was presented with the Order of Canada medal, the country’s highest civilian honour, at a Dec. 11 induction ceremony in Ottawa.
Mount Forest Legion celebrates poster, literary contest winners
MOUNT FOREST – Fostering remembrance in youth through creativity is the goal for Legions across Canada when they host their annual poster and literary competition for students.
Edge Mutual donates to Centre Wellington Food Bank
DRAYTON – Edge Mutual Insurance Company of Drayton recently donated $5,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Stay off the ice: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is concerned about the use of frozen natural water bodies for on-ice activities such as skating and ice fishing.