PALMERSTON – Local business Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops will be celebrating its one-year anniversary in town on July 19.
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GBHS uses grant to expand exhibits, showcase history
GUELPH – Local MPP Mike Schreiner met with the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) on July 11 to hear more about the $138,900 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to expand the Black Heritage Reclaimed Project.
Eramosa Eden seeks to gift 16-acre property to new steward
ROCKWOOD – After four decades of providing a space for reflection, healing, and community connection, Word and World Eramosa Centre for Reflection and Response, also known as known as Eramosa Eden – is offering its 16-acre riverside property to a registered Canadian charity
Team McKinnell surpasses goal at Tour De Guelph
GUELPH – Team McKinnell raised $7,500 at Tour De Guelph on June 22, surpassing their goal of $6,000.
Councillors concerned about minor variance
MINTO – Harriston resident Robert Harris returned to Minto council for a third time last week, seeking a second minor variance for his property, which generated concerns with town staff.
Man arrested for luring, sexually assaulting girl, 13
GUELPH – A Hamilton man has been arrested for luring and sexually assaulting a Guelph child.
Minor variance approved to relocate grain storage bins
HARRISTON – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Max Von Westerholt to expand and relocate four grain storage bins on his property.
Mapleton holds public meeting for proposed barn in natural area
MAPLETON – Council here is considering permitting the construction of a new livestock barn in a natural area.
Police beat: Traffic stops
MINTO – A driver and business face 11 charges and 10 warnings after being stopped during a proactive traffic enforcement initiative on July 8.
Culvert project closes road until October
MAPLETON – Drivers should be aware that VanDriel Excavating has begun culvert replacement work on Bridge B012100 on Wellington Road 12, between Wellington Road 7 and 12th Line, in the Township of Mapleton.
Wellington North receives Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant funding
KENILWORTH – The Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility will provide up to $25,000 in funding through the Seniors Community Grant 2025-26 program to support seniors programming in Wellington North.
Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agri-Food 2050 initiative
NIAGARA FALLS – Ontario’s agri-food sector will come together this fall for the first-ever Agri-Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming.
The Jarrell Family Foundation make $250,000 gift to St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph
GUELPH – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation has announced a $250,000 gift from the Jarrell Family Foundation in support of the Building Better Healthcare Campaign.
Town, UGDSB sign agreement for Minto-Clifford Public School walkway
MINTO – Town council here has approved a maintenance and easement agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to determine responsibilities for Minto-Clifford Public School’s walkway services.
Helper Bees seek shoe donations for people in need
GUELPH – The Helper Bees Outreach Program of the Church of Apostles wants to collect 250 pairs of shoes or boots to distribute to the community.