GUELPH/ERAMOSA - In March of 1922 the Guelph Township Horticultural Society held its very first meeting in the Guelph City Hall.
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Experiential program off to successful start at Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School has partnered with the Guelph Lake Nature Centre to pilot an immersive experiential geography program for grade 9 students.
Guelph Humane Society’s Happy Tails Gala raises more than $180,000
GUELPH – Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) A Hop Through Wonderland Happy Tails Gala, returned…
Santa paraded into Elora on Saturday evening
Letters for Santa – The Elora Lions Club hosted this year’s Elora Santa Claus parade on Nov. 26…
Stage production explores Battle of Vimy Ridge at River Run Centre
GUELPH – Experience a visceral theatre performance centred around the Battle of Vimy Ridge when Ridge arrives at River Run Centre on Dec. 6 at 7pm.
Draft budget proposes 4.5% rate hike for Erin taxpayers next year
ERIN – The town’s new council got a first look at a draft version of the 2023 budget, proposed by finance director Wendy Parr, on Nov. 24.
Green Party leader in Fergus on weekend to rally against Bill 23
FERGUS – Even though Bill 23, the Building Homes Faster Act, passed third reading on Nov. 28, the devil is in the details, says Mike Schreiner, who has not lost hope that the bill could be amended and environmentally-sensitive land be saved.
Community mourns loss of John Walsh – ‘a friend to everybody’
ARTHUR – One of Arthur's most well known citizens, a man who dedicated much of his life to his family, community and country, has died. Historian and retired pharmacist John Walsh passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 96.
OPP investigating death after weekend ‘disturbance’ call near Kenilworth
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say they are investigating a death here on the weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say police officer responded to a property on Concession 7, near Kenilworth, on Nov. 26 at about 10:15pm.
Fergus Scottish Festival thankful for $50,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
FERGUS – Officials with the Fergus Scottish Festival are expressing their thanks for a $50,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and looking forward to next year's festival with the appointment of a new board of directors.
Mapleton budget draft includes levy increase near 7%
MAPLETON – A first draft of the township’s 2023 budget shows a tax levy increase of nearly seven per cent is required to cover anticipated expenditures.
For 10th year, local dentist offering free one-day dental clinics
FERGUS – Oral health care is a critical part of overall health, says Dr. Raj Khanuja, a dentist with eight clinics in southern Ontario, including Fergus and Hillsburgh.
Harriston resident Amanda Bulmer completes NYC Marathon
HARRISTON – “I still don’t think it has sunk in that I ran the New York City Marathon (NYCM), and in a year that will probably go down in history,” said Harriston resident Amanda Bulmer, who participated in the prestigious run through all five NYC boroughs on Nov. 6.
Lennox elected warden of Wellington County
GUELPH – Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox was elected warden at the inaugural meeting of Wellington County council on Nov. 25.
Eco-friendly candlemaker featured on ‘Dragons’ Den’
FERGUS – “It’s all about community,” said Kristy Miller, founder of The Scented Market, who recently appeared on the season finale of CBC’s Dragon’s Den. The business sell candles and other home and body products, with stores in Fergus, Guelph, Paris and Niagara.