ONTARIO – Following the conclusion of China’s domestic ‘anti-discrimination’ investigation launched against Canada on Sept. 26, China imposed 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, canola meal and peas, as well as 25% tariffs on certain pork, fish and seafood products.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates bowl-a-thon proceeds to BBBSWN
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club president Crystal Steffler presenting a cheque to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids Sake executive director Marianne Christie and fundraising coordinator Teri Dykeman.
Don’t fear the ‘death binder’
Despite its ominous-sounding name, a “death binder” isn’t something to be afraid of.
Third annual ‘Lights and Sirens’ public skate and hockey game
CENTRE WELLINGTON – An enthusiastic crowd turned up at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on March 22 for the third annual "Lights and Sirens" public skate and hockey game.
Harriston Horticultural Society learn about worm farming
MINTO – Members of the Harriston and District Horticultural Society learned about worm farming at their March 19 meeting.
OPINION: Prioritizing pet health over politics
ROCKWOOD – Buying Canadian has never been more top-of-mind. Many of us are being more selective at the grocery store for our own food and pet owners are understandably wanting to do the same when feeding their dogs and cats. If only it were that simple.
Wellington County 4-H square dance members win at College Royal
GUELPH – Three sets from the Wellington County 4-H square dancing club participated in the open square dance competition at the University of Guelph’s College Royal on March 15.
4-H Sewing club meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 4-H sewing club got together on the March break to sew stuffed animals, place mats and table runners.
The Umbilical Brothers to perform in Guelph
GUELPH – Australian comedic pair, the Umbilical Brothers are set to perform their newest show, The Distraction, at the River Run Centre April 8 at 8pm.
NDSS varsity curling team compete at OFSAA tournament
MINTO – The Norwell District Secondary School girls curling team competed in the 20-team OFSAA tournament, featuring the best girls high school teams in the province, in Sarnia from March 18 to 21.
What to know about estate planning
Managing and planning one’s estate sounds like a task reserved for the über-rich. But that’s a common, and potentially costly, misconception.
New summer camps for performing arts
KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.
Curl for a Cause raises over to $65,000 for Aboyne Rural Hospice
FERGUS– The Fergus Curling Club hosted Curl for a Cause in support of Aboyne Rural Hospice on March 22.
Martial Arts students bring home the gold
GUELPH – Students from Guelph Family Martial Arts returned with some hardware from the Regional Martial Arts Championships held March 22 and 23 in St. Marys, which welcomed athletes present from across Ontario.