ONTARIO – It’s been a deadly year so far for farm-related accidents on Ontario roads and farms – you only have to follow the news to see tragic stories make headlines.
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Medieval Tournament and Faire a hit
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Great Lakes Medieval Tournament and Faire was held on July 11 and 12 at the Everton Scout Camp.
Reflections
Gifts from the past
Ontario opens nominations for 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
ONTARIO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations in the province’s world-class agri-food industry.
Celebrate peach season with Victoria Park Seniors Centre
FERGUS – The Victoria Park Seniors Centre is taking full advantage of peach season by hosting a peach social for seniors in the area.
Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services awarded by Municipal Waste Association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On May 28, the Municipal Waste Association recognized Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) with two Promotion and Education (P&E) Awards
Six winners of Grand Garden Awards this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus & District Horticultural Society has awarded six homeowners with Grand Garden Awards. “The winners met all the criteria we look for when judging gardens. Each illustrates the gardener’s passion, creativity, knowledge and commitment to horticulture,” said Patty Johnsto
‘Living classroom’ to provide students with front-line health care experience
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A collaboration between Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington County is expected to provide up to 21 students with real-world experience inside the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home over a 10-month period.
Guelph/Eramosa hosting Warden’s Tree Planting event
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa plans to host this year’s Warden's Tree Planting event at Valentino Park in Rockwood.
Guelph/Eramosa council presents 2024 asset management plan one year late
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa is now compliant with provincial law after its 2024 asset manangement plan was at last presented to council a year over deadline.
Town of Erin refuses to renew humane society’s lease after 2028
ERIN – On July 11, the Town of Erin released a statement explaining it will not be renewing the humane society’s lease past May 2028.
Six injured, Brampton man charged in crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Wellington Road 109 on July 14 at about 7:15pm.
New speed enforcement cameras coming to Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Heavy-footed drivers in Rockwood could get nabbed by new automated speed cameras starting July 16.
Impaired driver sentenced to seven years for deadly Highway 6 crash
GUELPH – Dave Genereaux's family and friends wept during a July 14 sentencing for a crash that claimed the Fergus man’s life.
Overlay designation under discussion as Puslinch looks to add employment land zoning
ABERFOYLE – Fears have been allayed after Puslinch officials explained that "overlay" actually means an extra layer of protection for farmland in the township and does not open the door for land speculation.