TORONTO – On April 15 Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae tabled the Growing Agritourism Act.
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Minto 81’s manager Rick Fisk reflects on championship, time with team
PALMERSTON – After not winning a championship title since 2003, the Minto 81’s captured the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League Senior AA championship this season.
Real-life cowgirl: Ontario High School Rodeo Association competitor Amber Gregson
HILLSBURGH – Ontario High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA), a division of National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), held its first event of the season in Clinton last weekend.
Township pilots 40km/h neighbourhood speeds
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff are introducing a pilot program to keep speeding in check.
Council approves $5,000 grant for empowerment studio
KENILWORTH – The new owner of the Personal Empowerment Studio in downtown Mount Forest is receiving a township grant.
Summer beauties: How to get the most from your hydrangeas
WELLINGTON COUNTY - From humble beginnings as a common backdrop in many gardens, hydrangea plants continue to be one of the most popular landscape plants today.
Successful season for Norwell District Secondary School badminton duo
KITCHENER – Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.
Mapleton council supports surplus farm dwelling severance applications
MAPLETON – Council here received two farm severance applications – at 6540 Sideroad 16 and 6852 Sideroad 15 – during the regular meeting of council on April 9.
Minto council approves historical mural in Teviotdale
MINTO – The heritage and history of Teviotdale is of interest to a group of Minto citizens, who contacted Minto council about the possibility of honouring the hamlet with a marker or sign.
Experts say biosecurity measures reduce risk of strangles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Strangles is a respiratory disease that has for centuries spread fear throughout equine communities across the globe.
Climate change has impacted horses’ health in recent years: vet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the warming climate changes local weather conditions, horses in Wellington County are facing different viruses and infections than they did in the past.
Get involved in Grey Wellington Theatre Guild productions
HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is set to host a casting for its annual summer youth play and an information night for a major musical production slated for the fall.
Listowel Agricultural Society donates to Palmerston MRI+ campaign
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society donated $10,000 to the Palmerston MRI+ campaign on April 22 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Sacred Heart art installation a collaborative effort
GUELPH – Over the last few months, each and every student from kindergarten through Grade 8 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Guelph pulled out their paint brush to contribute to a brand new art installation.
Wildflower walk at Arboretum
GUELPH - Spring is here and the wildflowers have started to bloom!