Kids Corner – Stumbled Upon (Consignment Store) in Mount Forest celebrated its 10 year…
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It’s the Year of the Garden in Canada
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Garden Council has proclaimed 2022 to be the Year of the Garden and that means a summer of garden tours, public education events and sharing gardening wisdom.
OMAFRA Report: Snow mould in Ontario winter wheat fields
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA Viewpoint: Reminding farmers and motorists to practice road safety
Planting season has begun and for many farmers, that means travelling busy and potentially dangerous roads.
Leslie Kennedy brings knowledge and hands-on experience to enhance equine wellness
FERGUS – Leslie Kennedy has enjoyed a successful career in the equine industry, most notably in the world of dressage, with a resume that includes being a national and international FBI dressage official, a competition coach specialist and Grand Prix competitor.
Caine to represent Canadian Warmblood International Young Breeders team
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Set to saddle up and cross the pond, Avery Caine will be representing the Canadian Warmblood International Young Breeders team in the Netherlands this summer.
Encapsulating stem cells for treating equines with osteoarthritis
GUELPH – The next exciting step in regenerative therapies has Dr. Thomas Koch, Ontario Veterinary College, and his team encapsulating stem cells to see if they can enhance the effect of treatment.
Endangered Ojibwe pony part of Erin Earth Day event
Endangered breed – Ojibwe pony Legend was on hand at the Erin Earth Day clean up on April 23 to…
Council agrees to defer development charges for Stirling Marathon
ELORA – Centre Wellington council agreed to a development charge (DC) late payment agreement with Stirling Marathon at its April 25 meeting.
Proper maintenance of old trees has great environmental benefit: Tree Trust
ELORA – A huge century-old silver maple on the grounds of the St. Mary Immaculate and St.…
Fire department attends numerous CO calls, reminds people to clean/test carbon monoxide alarms
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Since Jan. 1 Centre Wellington Fire Rescue has responded to several carbon monoxide (CO) calls, most of which were false readings.
10th annual Run for Women supports women’s mental health
WATERLOO – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and Shoppers Drug Mart recently announced the 10th annual “Love You” Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women.
Police Beat: Rockwood driver, Guelph business charged
FERGUS – On April 15 at about 2pm a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop on a…
Extensive damage after car hits washroom building
FERGUS – On April 18 Wellington County OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Belsyde…
OPP charge close to 1,400 with seatbelt violations; over 40 in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police issued 43 tickets for seatbelt violations during a safe driving campaign over the Easter long weekend (April 15 to 18).