An important aspect of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has always been our grassroots engagement through county and regional federations across the province.
4-H Acrylic Painting Club meets
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The third 4-H Acrylic Painting Club meeting was held on April 1.
OMAFRA Report: Pest monitoring network running for 2021 season
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Waste depot moves to Harriston for April
HARRISTON - Wellington County’s mobile household hazardous waste depot has moved from the Aberfoyle Waste Facility to the Harriston Waste Facility for the month of April.
Guelph United FC signs first player
GUELPH - Former Guelph Gryphon Jace Kotsopoulos is the first-ever player to sign with the newly formed Guelph United F.C., which will make its debut in League 1 Ontario this summer.
Health Canada releases decisions on neonicotinoid pesticides for impact on aquatic insects
OTTAWA - Following a special review that included broad public consultation and science-based assessments, Health Canada released its decisions on the risks to aquatic insects from two neonicotinoid pesticides: clothianidin and thiamethoxam.
Temporary traffic signals installed at three county road intersections
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Work to install temporary signals was to be completed this week at three…
Drayton Entertainment offers additional Online Broadway Bootcamp session
CAMBRIDGE - Drayton Entertainment’s online Broadway Bootcamp for youth proved so popular, the first spring break session sold out in 48 hours. Due to high demand, the not-for-profit charitable arts organization has added another two-day session during spring break on April 14 and 15.
Lions Club hosts chicken dinner
Dinner drive-through – The Mount Forest Lions Club drive-through chicken dinner on March 23, was…
Church youth group hosts ‘Drive Up & Drive On Dinners’
Chicken dinner – Every second year the youth group at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Fergus sends a group of around 12 to 20 youth to do mission work in Nicaragua or El Salvador.
Anti-racism summit April 29 to May 2
GUELPH - The Guelph Black Heritage Society is hosting its inaugural #ChangeStartsNow Anti-Racism Summit from April 29 to May 2, 2021.
OPEN MIND: From phobia to friend
The Canadian Mental Health Association defines a phobia as an intense fear of a specific thing like an object, animal or situation. Dogs and heights are cited as being two of the most common phobias.
Wills and trusts an important part of money management
It’s never too early for adults to think about estate planning. Estate planning is an important part of money management.
Navigating funeral trusts
Discussing end-of-life issues can be an emotional experience. Making decisions upon the death of a loved one can be challenging, especially if the wishes of the deceased are murky or unknown.