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Former Semex CEO Paul Larmer entering Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
TORONTO – Former Semex chief executive officer Paul Larmer will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
Wellington County looks to beef up roster of licensed home daycares
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Children’s Early Years Division is on the hunt for more people willing to provide child care out of their homes.
Community celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day at Guelph Riverside Park
GUELPH – On June 21, Indigenous Peoples Day and the summer solstice, or first day of summer, people gathered at Riverside Park in Guelph to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis culture.
Estonian cultural centre Seedrioru hosting Estonian Song Festival June 28 to 30
ELORA – You might have driven past it dozens of times and not known it’s there. But off the 8th Line just outside Elora, around a bend and down a laneway, is a magical place. And it’s here, at 6338 8th Line, where the local Estonian community is preparing for its Song Festival – June 28 to 30.
Rogers proposes new network tower northwest of Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Rogers Communications Inc. plans to install a telecommunication tower near Hillsburgh to expand network coverage.
UCHS Open House Fundraiser was a hit
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) hosted an open house fundraiser, on June 22.
Edge Mutual Insurance pledges $250,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
DRAYTON – Edge Mutual Insurance Company pledged $250,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) MRI+ Campaign on June 17.
Young artist wins Insights People’s Choice Award
ELORA – Young artist Juliet Zimmerman’s month-long artwork won the Insights People’s Choice Award worth $300 on June 21.
Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – On June 22 the show spotlighting Tom Petty, Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre with his music and a light show on the stage.
Belwood Lions Club donates $1,000 to Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – The Belwood and District Lions Club presented a $1,000 cheque to the Centre Wellington Food Bank (CWFB) as its annual contribution, on May 23.
Arthur Optimist Club to host Canada Day celebrations
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimist club is putting on a Canada Day weekend full of events at the Arthur and Area Community Centre (158 Domville Street).
Minto celebrates Canada in Harriston, Clifford
MINTO – Crossroads Life Church in Harriston is hosting its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1.
Erin Farmers’ Market opens for season
ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market opened for the 2024 season at the Erin Fairgrounds on June 20.
Neighbourwoods Organization leads educational walk
ELORA – A group from the Neighbourwoods environmental stewardship organization gathered for some exercise while learning about local trees during a walk on June 8 led by local historian Al Koop and botanist Rob Guthrie.