As the days start to get warmer, farm equipment across the province will begin hitting the roadways for planting season. Many farmers spend a lot of time on the road throughout the spring, travelling long distances between fields and back to their farms.
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Ontario beef farmers applaud funding for processing facilities
GUELPH – The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) are pleased with the $12.2 million in financial…
Saugeen Student Start-Up program offers help with self-employment
NEUSTADT - In 2019, the Saugeen Connects Partnership consisting of Brockton, Hanover, Minto, Wellington North and West Grey, along with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), launched the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
First 4-H Poultry Club meeting held
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington 4-H Poultry Club its first meeting on Zoom on April 6.…
Black Tie Bingo virtual gala raises $261,850 for Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – The 25th annual Black Tie Bingo, presented by The Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union, took place March 13 as a virtual gala that was live streamed from The Grand Guelph to 369 guests.
Guelph Little Theatre seeking submissions for anthology
GUELPH - Do you have a story you’d like to share about how Guelph Little Theatre (GLT) has enriched your life?
EWCS volunteers adapt to pandemic
Submitted by Barb Carscadden ERIN – When the pandemic began and essential services shut down,…
Two plans for 2Rivers Festival:Organizers ready for online or in-person event
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers will once again be hosting the 2Rivers Festival through May and June.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters still connecting with youth despite pandemic restrictions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If ever there was time for young people to need mentors, the last year has been it, and volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters in both Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) and north Wellington (BBBSNW) have stepped up to offer support in difficult times.
Province provides PPE funds for farmers and agri-business
WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is providing $10 million to allow more farmers and agri-food…
Local Catholic students take part in Polar Bear Walk
GUELPH - Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) elementary and secondary schools took part in the recent 2021 Polar Bear Walk.
Painting club focuses on comet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 4-H acrylic painting club held its fourth meeting on Thursday April…
Poultry club learns about eggs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In our first meeting of the 4-H Poultry Club, we learned about how the…
Children’s book by Guelph author to be released in September
GUELPH - A new children’s book by Guelph author A.A. Blair will be released by Histria Books this fall.
Virtual volunteers help community organizations adapt to new realities
GUELPH - With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions forcing community organizations to find new ways to continue their service and charitable work, the idea of virtual volunteering is gaining traction throughout the sector.