ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
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Erin students learn the value of water
ERIN – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) visited St. John Brebeuf Catholic School on June 21, to present a certificate for completing the agency’s OneWater Education program back in February.
Mapping of Ontario organic corn and wheat supply chain one of three new reports
GUELPH – A report mapping the organic corn and wheat supply chains in Ontario, was launched today by the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) in partnership with the Organic Grain Hub.
Multicultural Festival coming to Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – Diversity will be at the forefront of the celebrations as the Wellington County Multicultural Festival returns to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on July 13.
Elora Festival and Singers: it takes a village
ELORA – The 45th season of Elora Festival is underway with three weeks of musical magic.
Road work ahead
PUSLINCH - Watson Road South will be closed between Arkell and Maltby roads from July 10 to mid August for repaving and replacement of culverts.
Province makes moves to help Ontario news organizations
TORONTO - The province is helping the newspaper industry by directing its four largest government agencies to allocate 25 per cent of their advertising budgets to Ontario publishers.
Link Up with Duff’s event raises $13,000 for charities
PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s Fun Day with A Purpose was held on May 25.
Guelph Hospital and Rotary to receive $190,000 after hundreds ride across Guelph-Wellington
GUELPH – The 11th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. and Scotiabank welcomed a record-breaking 780 riders, according to officials.
Police beat: Man charged after elderly pedestrian hit by vehicle
HARRISTON – A local man is charged with careless driving after an elderly pedestrian was hit by a vehicle here this spring.
Food4Kids Guelph merging with Children’s Foundation to improve food programs
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two respected local charities that are helping kids get enough food to eat will merge their operations in an effort to better address the growing community food insecurity crisis.
U of G’s ‘People’s Plaza for Palestine’ set to decamp by July 15
GUELPH – For over seven weeks, students have camped at the University of Guelph (U of G), where dozens of tents are set up within a barricade cloaked in flags and banners. But by July 15, the encampment is set to disappear.
Salem man Terry Copp appointed to Order of Canada
SALEM – Terry Copp found his niche studying Canadian military history and through his storied career, changed attitudes and perceptions about Canada’s involvement and contributions in the Second World War. Copp has been appointed as a member of the Order of Canada.
Future of UGDSB International Baccalaureate program up in the air
GUELPH – Students in Guelph and Wellington County can earn internationally-recognized diplomas through an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. But IB’s future in the Upper Grand District School Board is uncertain.
Minto residents receive anti-Pride flyer in mail
MINTO – June has come and gone, but that hasn't stopped a group of “concerned citizens” from campaigning against Pride Month celebrations and displays – and even the Minto Pride committee.