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.
Gala reception kicks off annual Elora Fergus Studio Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour began with an opening gala on Sept. 19 at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Catholic school board and U of G sign on to Project SEARCH
GUELPH – Eight students at the Wellington Catholic District School Board began their term as interns after signing on to Project SEARCH.
Now’s your chance to pick a brick
FERGUS – Before the site is completely levelled, Groves Hospital Foundation is offering a chance to pick up a piece of history.
Guelph Lotto Max winner
GUELPH – Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Bisrat Yemane of Guelph.
Town of Erin appoints director of community services
ERIN – The Town of Erin has appointed Jennifer McPetrie to the position of director of community services, effective Oct. 7.
Canada Public Health offers mpox virus travel advice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mpox is a viral infection that causes a painful rash.