ONTARIO – It’s election time in Ontario, and across the province, candidates have started meeting with voters and sharing their platforms.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra bringing the swing to Eden Mills Community Hall on March 1
EDEN MILLS – Guelph’s Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra will perform in Eden Mills for the next Music at the Hall concert on March 1 at 7:30pm at Eden Mills Community Hall.
Organizations partner to offer overdose training ahead of March safe-injection site closure
GUELPH – As Guelph’s Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site prepares to close March 31, community organizations are offering drop-in training on overdose response and safety skills.
Family Day fun hosted by Optimist Club of Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The Puslinch Community Centre and Optimist Recreation Centre in Aberfoyle were abuzz with Family Day festivities on Feb. 17.
Snowy trails great for skiing
GUELPH – Clear skies and snowy trails on Feb. 11 were attractive conditions for cross-country skiers, who could be spotted on trails throughout the Ignatius Jesuit Centre just north of Guelph that evening.
U of G receives over $16 million to lead agri-food innovation, training platform
GUELPH – A new network led by the University of Guelph, in collaboration with key national partners, will create an agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship training platform that aims to make Canada the global leader in developing agri-food innovation.
CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats
TORONTO – Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Awakened Voices coming to Melville United Church
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Black Committee is presenting its Awakened Voices Narratives on Feb. 28 at Melville United Church in Fergus.
Fergus Curling Club hosts Wilkin’s Ladies Bonspiel
FERGUS – The Wilkin’s Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Fergus Curling Club on Jan. 25 with the winning team coming from Collingwood.
Construction on new Guelph high school set to begin
GUELPH – An excavator is on site and construction is set to begin on Guelph’s new south end high school in the next few weeks.
Reflections
Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. I am most certain of this, for God’s Word says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be
Free skate, family fun
ABERFOYLE – Harrison, left, and Paul Gilmour enjoyed a free skate on Feb. 9 at the Optimist Recreation Centre, which is located beside the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle.
Music Lives at Elora Public School
ELORA – Elora Public School is holding its annual celebration of music, Music Lives@Elora Public School, on Feb. 20.
Guelph Humane Society reminder to keep pets indoors during extreme cold
GUELPH – With freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening for our furry companions to be outdoors. It’s important to take extra care of pets during the colder months to protect their health and well-being.