BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has renewed its agreement with the Rockwood Farmers Market, but the vote to do so was not unanimous.
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Paws and Relax: U of G studies mental wellness among hospital staff
GUELPH – As health and wellness programs have become part of work life, companies have turned to animals to provide rest and reprieve from the demands of the job.
Erin citizens’ group wants heat pumps required for new builds
ERIN – Liz Armstrong of the Erin Citizens' Climate Lobby says climate change is a pressing problem, and she wants the town to require all new buildings to be heated or cooled without relying on fossil fuels.
Agricultural innovation celebrated at third Spark V3 symposium
ELORA – Agriculture is not just about farming, and if attendees of the Spark V3 Symposium walked away with anything, it’s the knowledge that there’s innovation and outside-the-box thinking in this sector.
Kinsmen celebrate Drayton Farm Show’s 40th anniversary
DRAYTON – The 40th annual Drayton Farm Show kicked off on Wednesday at the PMD Arena here. Over 100 vendors are at the show.
County-wide noise bylaw approved in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved a new noise bylaw that Wellington County and Wellington OPP officials hope all of the county’s lower tier municipalities will implement.
Accessible playground at Carberry Park to replace closed Erin Lion’s Park by summer
ERIN – Carberry Park is expected to be the home of a new playground by summertime after council approved a “sole-source” contract with Alberta-based Blue Imp for $153,327.
Near-perfect drinking water ratings in Erin, Hillsburgh
ERIN – The town scored nearly perfect in provincial drinking water inspections last year.
Harriston RV waste station to be decommissioned
MINTO – The recreational vehicle (RV) waste disposal site at the Harriston fairgrounds will be decommissioned, effective June 1.
Team Addy, Celtics to hold third annual three-on-three basketball tournament
FERGUS – Back again for its third annual tournament in honour of Addison (Addy) Hill, is the Team Addy 3x3 basketball tournament.
Poll: high cost of living derailing retirement savings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For young families and those just starting out in their careers, the thought of retirement is the furthest thing from their minds.
UGDSB expands Project SEARCH partnership with YMCA of Three Rivers Guelph
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has partnered with the YMCA of Three Rivers Guelph as part of Project SEARCH.
Wellington Water Watchers starts fundraising book club ‘Ripples of Change: Unbottled Wisdom’
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers has started what it hopes will be an enlightening and impactful fundraising book club focused on the new book Unbottled: The Fight against Plastic Water and for Water Justice.
Warden’s caucus pleased with act aimed at keeping energy costs down
LONDON - The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased with the announcement by Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith regarding the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024.
Guelph Beer Bus starts rolling in this month; monthly tours visit six breweries
GUELPH – The Guelph Beer Bus returns this spring for its fourth year.