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Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
KINCARDINE – The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington hosted Golf for Kids Sake
Putt for prizes – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington Golf for Kids Sake…
County contributes 44,000 trees to living tribute
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More than 44,000 new trees have been planted across Wellington County this spring in honour of Canadian veterans, thanks to the combined efforts of the Highway of Heroes (HOH) Tree Campaign and Forests Ontario.
Dog trainer educates children on importance of dog safety
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Travelling across 12 school boards and 35 classrooms, a Kitchener based dog trainer is working to promote the importance of dog safety to young children.
Gay Lea Foods donates $125,000 to Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a gift of $125,000 from the Gay Lea Foundation in support of the $34 million Together, We Care campaign, the hospital’s most urgent community fundraising project ever.
Parkinson’s Plumbing Ltd. celebrates one year in business with community donations
Anniversary – Parkinson’s Plumbing Ltd., established by siblings Jonathon and Bethany…
Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic supported Portage Ontario
Golf fundraiser – Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton tees off at the Freedom from Addiction…
Local writer launches collection of short stories
EDEN MILLS – Local writer Gloria Nye is launching her collection of 19 short stories, Buried Treasures, on Aug, 17.
‘Give a cup’ campaign launched by GBHS
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) was formed after the British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church was listed for sale in November 2011.
Rifle, air guns stolen in Rockwood break-in
ROCKWOOD – Police are looking for help after a rifle and several air guns were stolen during a break-in here.
Province announces changes to school guidelines, funding for ventilation
THORNHILL – Provincial education minister Stephen Lecce was joined by the province’s top doctor Kieran Moore and others for an Aug. 4 to announce funding for ventilation improvements in schools and to update back-to-school guidance.
Children’s Foundation adds mental health support to services it provides
GUELPH – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has added mental health supports to the programs it provides for children and youth, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from the Guelph Giving Pledge.
Puslinch Township receives funding to improve internet access
PUSLINCH – New provincial funding will allow for improved broadband access in approximately 370 homes in Puslinch, officials here say.