GUELPH – The governments of Canada and Ontario have reached a $2 million funding agreement with Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC).
University of Guelph survey seeks to gather data on farmland values
GUELPH - The University of Guelph is asking farmers to participate in a 15-minute online survey about rental rates and farmland values in the province.
Grief support organization in need of volunteer facilitators
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) is currently recruiting volunteer facilitators for its peer grief support programs.
Ed Video in jeopardy
GUELPH – A media arts centre in Guelph has started a GoFundMe account in the hopes of raising money to keep the centre afloat.
Create a mini-forest in your own backyard
ELORA - Have you ever thought about having a mini-forest in your own backyard?
2023 Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington stats show 1,170% increase in recoveries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) released its annual statistics, and 2023 was an outstanding year for anonymous and confidential crime reporting.
Performance Day held at Harriston Skating Club
HARRISTON - The Harriston Skating Club hosted a performance day on Jan. 21
Reflections
There is an old saying: “Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it.”
Minto DEI committee to host Black Heritage Month celebration
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee is hosting a Black Heritage Month Celebration on Feb. 17.
Grand opening at Jack’s Way Edge
MOUNT FOREST - A grand opening at Jack’s Way Edge on Jan. 13 drew about 200 attendees to view the 33-unit apartment building. Jack’s Way Edge is located at 300 London Road in Mount Forest.
Kween Company takes to the stage at Multicultural Festival
MINTO - The Kween Company took to the stage to perform Caribbean Soca dance at the first Wellington County Multicultural Festival on Sept. 23.
Governments providing up to $8 million to Ontario’s dairy processing sector
TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to create or increase processing efficiencies and enhance food safety in the province’s dairy processing sector.
County libraries offering opportunities to get crafty
February is the perfect time to stay inside and try a new hobby (or rediscover an old one).
Ten steps to reset your finances in 2024
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This time of the year is an excellent time to do a financial reset – a “deep clean” of your finances, in order to reach your financial goals for 2024.