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Five gorgeous gardens on society’s Fergus tour
FERGUS – Whether you are new to gardening or have a beautiful garden yourself, there’s an event coming up you won’t want to miss.
Catholic board thanks outgoing student senate, welcomes incoming senate
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Catholic District School board recognized its student senate during its final meeting of the school year on June 2.
Reflections
‘The power of the tongue’ “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth” (Proverbs 26:20).
OPINION: Farmers encouraged to help shape future of Ontario agriculture
ONTARIO – The strength and success of an organization is driven and defined by its leadership. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), which represents about 88 per cent of Ontario’s farmers through its membership, has always been proud of being farmer-led and farmer-driven.
Environment and Climate Change Canada presents summer seasonal outlook
QUEBEC – Environment and Climate Change Canada presented its seasonal outlook for summer June 10.
Amberlea Daigneau wins Baillie Award
GUELPH – Amber Daigneau, a teacher at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School in Guelph, has been awarded the Baillie Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching.
Guelph/Wellington needs 14,000 affordable housing units: report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There’s a shortfall of more than 14,000 affordable housing units across Guelph and Wellington County, based on the most current information available, explains a report from the county’s director of housing services.
CIRO warns seniors of scams
TORONTO – To help raise awareness for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), issued a warning against scams targetting seniors. CIRO enforcement data reveals that approximately 30 per cent of all CIRO case assessment files involve seniors.
Southgate pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee says the Township of Southgate has committed $250,000 towards the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool.
Fourth Hawk investor is Peter Reid
NEUSTADT – The Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) and Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) have presented Tibbs Management president Peter Reid as the fourth angel investor for the “Hawks’ Nest Competition.
Landscape lighting helps brighten up a property at night
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Landscape lighting has been growing in popularity, and industry experts anticipate that growth will continue for years to come.
WCDSB students compete in baseball tournament
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students in Grades 6 through 8 participated in a baseball tournament on May 27.
Mapleton Safe Communities hosted a Safe Kids Day in Drayton
DRAYTON – Mapleton Safe Communities hosted a Safe Kids Day on May 24 in Drayton.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington partners on human trafficking awareness video
GUELPH – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has partnered with Guelph Police Service (GPS), Victim Services Wellington (VSW) and Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis (GWWIC) on a video to increase awareness of human trafficking.
