DRAYTON – A partnership with the Drayton Rotary Club to create a new nature-focused, accessible, multi-use park here has been approved by Mapleton council.
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Alma citizens lobby for crosswalk on Wellington Road 17
ALMA – Mapleton council has directed staff to look into requirements for installation of a crosswalk on Wellington Road 17 at the entrance to Wallace Cumming Park here.
Pedal for Portage to be virtual event again this year; organizers hope to raise $35,000
ELORA – For the second year, Portage Ontario will be holding its Pedal for Portage event virtually – “hopefully for the last time,” said Ashley-Ann Maginnis, manager of development at Portage Ontario.
Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour a shining success
MAPLETON - The second Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour held on Aug. 14 raised at least $20,450 for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Groves staff receive foundation bursaries
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Groves Hospital Foundation has announced the 10 staff recipients of their…
Guelph Humane Society installs pollinator garden at new location
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) celebrated Pollinator Week (June 21-27) with a renewed…
‘Greetings from my heart’: Guelph greeting card effort
GUELPH – Retiree Sharon Wolters has started the “greetings from my heart” project, where…
Guelph/Eramosa offers advice for gypsy moth mitigation for summer season
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – As part of its July newsletter, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa is offering tips…
Elora Environment Centre focusing on trees
ELORA – Trees. We may curse them in the fall when we’re raking leaves, but if there’s one…
Annual Hillside Festival returns for another virtual event
GUELPH – The 2021 Hillside Homeside festival is continuing to send music and good vibes to the…
Bellevue Project receives $1.2 million for supportive housing for youth
GUELPH – Wyndham House, an agency that provides supportive housing for youth, has received…
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Foundation awards students $25,800 in scholarships, bursaries
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation recently awarded 17 local students with $25,800 in…