GUELPH – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation has announced a $250,000 gift from the Jarrell Family Foundation in support of the Building Better Healthcare Campaign.
Helper Bees seek shoe donations for people in need
GUELPH – The Helper Bees Outreach Program of the Church of Apostles wants to collect 250 pairs of shoes or boots to distribute to the community.
Seniors community Canada Day celebration
GUELPH – The Silver Maple Seniors Community and the Residents of St. Joseph’s, located in the north end of Guelph, held a Canada Day celebration within the community.
City of Guelph and Musagates Fund awards $4,000 to Focus on Nature
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Focus on Nature announced the City of Guelph Community Grant and the Musagates Fund has awarded a total of $4,000.
Registration open for Paul Walker Memorial Golf Tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Paul Walker Memorial Golf Tournament at Wildwinds Golf Links Aug. 15.
Elora Festival kicks off with The Genius of Mozart
ELORA – This year’s Elora Festival began with a nearly full Gambrel Barn on July 11 for the Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart.
OPINION: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life
ONTARIO – Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care.
Royal Reach raises over $130,000 for KidsAbility’s Project Impact
GUELPH – A sold-out crowd gathered at Cutten Fields for the fourth annual Royal Reach Gala, raising over $130,000 in support of Project ImPACT (Improving Parents as Communication Teachers)
Water Watchers to Ontario Government: water permits are not transferable assets
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers (WWW)is calling on the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to immediately withdraw its Environmental Registry proposal 025-0730, which would allow water taking permits to become transferable assets.
OPINION: Why safety can’t take a summer break: how farmers are stepping up with local training, awareness projects
ONTARIO – It’s been a deadly year so far for farm-related accidents on Ontario roads and farms – you only have to follow the news to see tragic stories make headlines.
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Ontario opens nominations for 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
ONTARIO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations in the province’s world-class agri-food industry.
Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services awarded by Municipal Waste Association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 28, the Municipal Waste Association recognized Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) with two Promotion and Education (P&E) Awards
Six winners of Grand Garden Awards this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus & District Horticultural Society has awarded six homeowners with Grand Garden Awards. “The winners met all the criteria we look for when judging gardens. Each illustrates the gardener’s passion, creativity, knowledge and commitment to horticulture,” said Patty Johnsto