ERIN – A young woman from Erin with Olympic aspirations has been recognized by the RBC Training Ground competition in the sport of rugby.
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Puslinch considering setting default speed limit at 60km/h
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council is considering setting a default speed limit of 60km/h throughout the township after receiving a report from Paradigm Transportation Solutions at its Oct. 9 meeting.
Township residents want fewer restrictions on backyard chickens
BRUCEDALE – No one spoke out against allowing backyard chickens on rural residential lots in Guelph/Eramosa, but several people expressed concerns about infringement on their right to own chickens during a public meeting on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to allow domestic poultry.
County looks to Mount Forest wastewater plant to treat Riverstown landfill leachate
KENILWORTH – The county is renewing a years-old request to Wellington North Township to treat leachate from the Riverstown landfill at the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant.
Rural Ontario Institute announces launch of 2024 Rural Change Makers Program
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the launch of the 2024 Rural Change Makers (RCM) Program.
Take the stress out of I.B.S.
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “Take the Stress out of I.B.S.” (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is being offered on-line this fall to help adults decrease symptoms of IBS.
Trunk or Treat Returns
FERGUS – Grace Christian Fellowship Church is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27 from 3-5pm.
Tips for a happy retirement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Retirement is a rite of passage; it signals the end of the working life and the beginning of a new adventure. For some, retirement is fun and easy, for others it can be a stressful and scary experience. The following tips can help you prepare for and adjust to retirement.
‘My age is a number, that’s all it is’: Rockwood man, 81, redefining ageing
ROCKWOOD – ‘Age is just a number’ is a phrase that many of us have heard our whole lives.
Elora Farmers’ Market moves to Fergus for winter
FERGUS – The Elora Farmers’ Market is moving to the Highland Rugby Club Fieldhouse, at 160 Albert St. W. in Fergus.
Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season
KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.
Studio Kampina Vintage: out with the new, in with the old
ELORA – Nestled into Elora’s downtown strip Studio Kampina Vintage has been serving the community for nearly five years. What began as racks of scattered clothing tucked into owner Jacquelyn Van Kampen’s living room, has transformed into an established vintage storefront.
Minister highlights new business supports
BRAMPTON – On Oct. 4 in Brampton, Diversity Minister Kamal Khera and Brampton Centre MP Shafqat Ali highlighted the federal government’s new support to help small- and medium-sized businesses.
Speed cameras coming soon, signs warn
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every municipality in the county is getting a speed camera early next year, and this month signs are being posted to let people know where they will be located.
Sleeman Breweries and Guelph Community Foundation offer $40K for clean water initiatives
GUELPH – An exciting new grant opportunity has been launched for Canadian charities.