GUELPH – World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1 every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection.
200 truckloads of snow removed from downtown Fergus
ELORA – After a walloping snow storm that kept Centre Wellington crews clearing roads all Family Day weekend, they were finally able to start removing snow later in the week.
International Women’s Day event planned in Guelph on March 8
GUELPH – March 8 marks International Women’s Day, and a number of local organizations are getting together to celebrate.
Final Kinderconcert of the season
GUELPH – The final installment of Park Eatery Kinderconcerts, The Spider and the Magic Drum, tells the story of a mischievous spider named Anansi who finds a magical drum in the West African forest.
Farm and home safety association to host free pancake breakfast
ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting its sixth annual Pancake Breakfast at the Alma Community Hall on March 1 from 9 to 11:45am.
Public information centre on active transportation and mobility plan on March 4
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is developing an Active Transportation and Mobility Plan (ATMP) to support walking, cycling and rolling within the community.
Palmerston Blessings to You Centre donates $800 to local public school
MINTO – Two projects at the Palmerston Public School are receiving $800 in funding from the Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift store in Palmerston.
Community members celebrated for helping cycling event raise over $1.2 million for local health care
GUELPH – In its 11-year history, Tour de Guelph has raised more than $1.2 million for Guelph General Hospital and other local charitable programs, and three individuals are responsible for a good portion of that total.
Information session on new Guelph high school boundary is March 6
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is conducting a boundary review for a new Guelph high school.
Launch of Lake Erie research program leverages agricultural partnerships
GUELPH – The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), in collaboration with several key stakeholders, has announced the launch of the Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agricultural Practices (LEEAAP) research program.
Tony DeLuca joins EFAC’s Art Talks Series
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) presents the next installment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring master goldsmith and EFAC member Tony DeLuca.
Palmerston Blessings to You Centre donates $1,500 to student snack program
ARTHUR – St. John Catholic Elementary School in Arthur runs a daily nutritious snack program that offers fruit, vegetables and a grain or protein to 238 students.
Guelph Dance Presents Two Shows through IBPOC Artist’s Network Tour
GUELPH – Guelph Dance has announced it will be bringing four dance companies to Guelph for double bill presentations happening Feb. 28 and March 28.
Elora community raises over $78,000 at Coldest Night fundraiser
ELORA – One of the many Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers across the country took place at the Grand River Raceway in Elora on Feb. 22.
Bellissimo family igloo
FERGUS – The Bellissimo family has created a colourful igloo on their front lawn in Fergus, a task that took a few weeks to accomplish.