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Ontario investing in agri-food research to help farmers and agribusinesses compete globally
TORONTO – Ontario is investing over $5.4 million in 28 agri-food projects through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to help businesses commercialize new, cutting-edge research for Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry.
LiveBarn coming to Palmerston, Harriston arenas
MINTO – Youth and amateur sports at the arenas in Harriston and Palmerston will soon be streamed online.
Mayor struggles to support single detached houses on small lots
KENILWORTH – Owners of an Arthur property hope to split their lot in two and build a detached home on each half.
Province grants $5.4 million to U of G research projects
GUELPH – A strong local food supply that protects farmers, the supply chain and the environment: that’s the goal of $5.4 million in provincial funding for 28 University of Guelph (UofG) research projects.
Grand River Conservation Authority approves five-year strategic plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) recently approved its 2025-29 strategic plan.
Minto municipal office closing for construction
MINTO – The municipal office in Minto will be temporarily closing on Aug. 14 due to construction.
Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome set for Sept. 18 in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting all volunteers and newcomers to its bi-annual Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event on Sept. 18.
Arthur Horticultural Society visits home gardens
ARTHUR – The Arthur Horticultural Society toured seven local gardens on July 12.
Mount Forest celebrates fireworks festival
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival’s car show filled up Main Street with a…
Local dancers place at ScotDane Canada Championship
HARRISTON – Two local highland dancers recently travelled to the ScotDane Canada Championship Series (SDCCS) held in Ottawa that attracted over 1,000 dancers from across Canada and the world.
Wellington Road 7 open during construction
MAPLETON – A section of Wellington Road 7, between Wellington Roads 11 and 12, is set to be resurfaced by Brantco Construction from Aug. 5 to 29.
Tiny open house
ALMA – Andrew Grose is inviting people to come check out his “tiny house” at Washa Farms, just outside of Alma, on July 26 from 10am to 2pm.
Sliding doors at Mount Forest arena to be replaced for $36,000
KENILWORTH – The sliding doors at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex arena entrance will be replaced at a cost of $36,172.
Drayton 150 committee celebrates gift from Kinsmen
DRAYTON – As the dust settles and the final cleanup wraps up for the Drayton 150 celebration, organizers say moments of generosity continue to surprise and inspire them.