ELORA – The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) recently announced it’s return to live theatre and…
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Driver tries to evade police
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Elora man has been charged after the driver of a pickup tried to evade…
Elora’s Knox Presbyterian Church hosts Easter egg hunt
Easter hunt – Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora held an Easter egg hunt for kids April 2 to 13.…
Drayton U11 Local League Black team won the WOAA Maroon Division
Division winners – The Drayton U11 Local League Black team won the WOAA Maroon Division title.…
U9 Rep Mount Forest Rams are WOAA Hodges division champs
Division champs – The U9 Rep Mount Forest Rams, WOAA Hodges division champs. Front row, from…
Epic virtual job fair may link you to employer
GUELPH – The Career Education Council of Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin is holding an “epic virtual job fair” on May 12 from 1:30 to 5:30pm.
OFA Viewpoint: New animal transportation regulations for farmers are now enforceable, here’s what you need to know
In an effort to improve animal welfare and reduce risk to livestock during transport, amendments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Health of Animals Regulations were enacted, requiring new rules to be followed during animal transportation.
OMAFRA Report: Impact of a late spring frost on canola
Ontario winter canola yields were very strong in 2020 giving us a good look at the incredible yield…
Grain Farmers of Ontario urging government to address supply chain challenges
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province‘s largest commodity organization,…
OMAFRA announces new funding agreement with Farm and Food Care Ontario
ELORA – Speaking to a hybrid audience of attendees at the Farm and Food Care Ontario (FFCO)…
Ways to help the Earth from home
It is still possible to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) at home. For food, earthday.ca suggests the…
South Guelph Rotary holding Give a Smile fundraiser
GUELPH – The Rotary Club of South Guelph has a unique fundraiser with its Give a Smile program.
Federal budget 2022: What’s in it for seniors?
OTTAWA - The 2022 federal budget, released April 7, provides some good news for seniors, particularly when it comes to income support and tax credits for making homes safer and more accessible.
Seniors Offering Support telephone service continues with transition to new operator
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is taking over the Seniors Offering Support (SOS)…
Providers partner with government to offer seniors affordable internet
OTTAWA - The federal government has partnered with 14 internet service providers, including Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw and Telus, to provide internet services at a cost of $20 per month to seniors receiving a maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement.