GUELPH – Almost 100 people gathered in front of Guelph MP Dominique O’Rourke’s office on July 25, calling for a two-way arms embargo, recognition of the State of Palestine, and for Canada to push to get aid into Gaza.
News
Power in Fergus restored after early morning hydro outage
FERGUS – Fergus was in the dark for three hours on the morning of July 30 after faulty customer equipment knocked out power throughout the town.
Listowel, Atwood residents charged in connection to metal theft
PALMERSTON – Three Listowel and Atwood men are facing theft-related charges after allegedly stealing metal from a Palmerston business.
Puslinch makes decision on rural employment lands location
PUSLINCH – Things took an unexpected turn at a July 23 Puslinch council meeting as councillors endorsed previously recommended areas for employment lands — and then added to them.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival invites people to slow down, think
EDEN MILLS - The 37th annual Eden Mills Writers’ Festival runs Sept. 4 to 7 and features more than 45 Canadian authors, 45 Canadian authors, with readings, workshops and discussion panels.
Township of Wellington North reviews development charges
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is updating its development charges bylaw to align with provincial requirements.
James Seeley appointed to GRCA board of directors
ERIN – Puslinch Mayor James Seeley, has been appointed as the Town of Erin’s representative on the Grand River Conservation Authority board of directors. On June 20 of this year town staff received word from the Township of Puslinch notifying them of Mayor Chris White’s anticipated resignation from
University of Guelph researchers identify new way to treat antifungal resistance in humans
GUELPH – Fungal infections, which are often deadly in people with weakened immune systems, have become increasingly difficult to treat.
At The Library: Still time to sign up for Summer Reading Club
NORTH WELLINGTON – Library staff look forward to the Summer Reading Club all year – and we hope you do too! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time. The last day to collect brag tags and submit your ballots for awesome prizes is Aug. 23.
Holstein to host an afternoon of bluegrass entertainment
HOLSTEIN – Residents of Holstein can look forward to an afternoon of bluegrass at the Love’s Sugarbush located at 392098 Grey Rd 109, on Aug. 17.
Tractors galore at Palmerston’s two cylinder club parade
PALMERSTON – A long line of tractors made their way through Palmerston for Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club’s tractor parade on July 24.
Fergus Ribfest serves up savory eats
RGUS – Fergus held its first Ribfest on July 25, with four choices for award-winning ribs as well as sides such as corn, mac and cheese, corn bread, lemonade and alcoholic drinks.
Reflections
Words about speaking truth
Upcoming road work in Wellington County
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Jarlian Construction Inc. is working to rehabilitate a bridge located on Victoria Road North (Wellington Road 38) south of Highway 6 and spanning over the Speed River at the border between the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the City of Guelph.
More honey bees dying, even as antibiotic use halves
GUELPH – Despite tighter restrictions on antibiotics used in Canadian beekeeping, honey bee death rates are still rising.