CWNTRE WELLINGTON – About 125 riders participated in one of four different rides on Sept. 21 – 100km, 75km, 45km, and 20km. They raised about $20,000 for Portage.
One-third of Canadians feel like ‘political orphans’ as parties move farther apart
OTTAWA – “Extremism” and “polarization” have become common terms framing the discussion of Canada’s political scene.
Seniors association conducting survey on Older Adults Strategy
GUELPH – The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) wants to hear from older adults to get a better understanding of the supports and services they need.
Ontario boosts craft cider industry
ONTARIO – The Ontario government is spending up to $6 million in the Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund over the next six years to help provincial craft cideries market their products to more consumers and stimulate growth across the sector.
East Wellington Family Health Team announces next month of workshops
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has released its calendar of free workshops for the month of October.
Walks for Parkinson’s Disease raise over $500,000 across southwestern Ontario
FERGUS – Participants from 14 locations across southwestern Ontario came together to walk in support of Parkinson’s disease, ultimately raising over $500,000 for the cause.
Bert’s Service Centre celebrates 40 years in business with barbecue, fundraiser for Groves hospital
FERGUS – Bert and Dinah Hutten celebrated 40 years in business on Sept. 21 with a barbecue, a few events for kids, and a fundraiser for Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
New member of Belwood and District Lions Club
BELWOOD – Zone chair for the Belwood and District Lions Club George Woodley, right, introduced Zak Haddad, middle, as a new member of the club on Sept. 17. Julian Vine, left, is Haddad’s sponsor.
Governments try to increase agricultural workforce diversity
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector.
OPINION: Patience on the road will help avoid accidents during harvest season
GUELPH – Fall is a busy time of year. School has started up again, people are enjoying the warm temperatures to get some additional cottage or camping days in, and farmers are harvesting a wide range of crops, from field tomatoes to soybeans and more.
Saugeen Connects SSUP comes to seasonal close with 46 businesses launched
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After a successful fourth summer, Saugeen Connects wishes to thank sponsors, participants and contributors who made this summer’s Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) possible.
Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year
FERGUS – This year’s Tree of the Year is a northern red oak, at the home of Pete and Donna Wilson at 360 Provost Lane in Fergus.
Saugeen Conservation names new general manager
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has appointed Erik Downing as its general manager/secretary-treasurer.
Elora Fergus arts council celebrates Culture Days
ELORA – The Elora Fergus arts council is excited to celebrate Culture Days in partnership with the Township of Centre Wellington.