GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In the agricultural community, Peter Hannam was known for his encouraging mentorship, innovative farming practices, leadership roles, integrity, discipline and successful businesses.
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Landscape lighting helps brighten up a property at night
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Landscape lighting has been growing in popularity, and industry experts anticipate that growth will continue for years to come.
Police beat: Crypto scam uses image of prime minister
GUELPH/FERGUS – Local police are once again reminding residents to be careful when dealing with unknown individuals online, after two women lost nearly $50,000 combined in cryptocurrency scams.
WCDSB students compete in baseball tournament
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students in Grades 6 through 8 participated in a baseball tournament on May 27.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington partners on human trafficking awareness video
GUELPH – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has partnered with Guelph Police Service (GPS), Victim Services Wellington (VSW) and Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis (GWWIC) on a video to increase awareness of human trafficking.
Link up with Duff’s raises more than $12,000
PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s “Fun Day with A Purpose” was held on May 24.
National conference on therapeutic riding hosted in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) celebrated 45 years of leadership with a national conference in Puslinch on May 31 and June 1.
REVIEW: Drayton’s Country Roads takes you where you belong
DRAYTON – When I saw that the opening production for the 2025 season in Drayton was Country Roads, based on the music of John Denver, I thought, are there enough John Denver songs to fill a two-hour show?
Aussie Steelers fastball team coming to Milverton
MILVERTON – People in Milverton are set to open their homes to players and team officials from the Aussie Steelers, the defending world champion fastball team, later this month.
Teddy Bear Caper back at Wellington County Museum
FERGUS – The Teddy Bear Caper will be returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Fergus on June 21 from 12 to 4pm.
Soil health report Critical Ground is one year old
ONTARIO – One year ago, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (AGFO) tabled its report Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health.
Councillor questions financial transparency of Erin garage project
GUELPH – At least two county councillors were disappointed with a lack of financial details provided to council about a new $18-million roads garage in Erin.
County launches new local food map in celebration of Local Food Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In celebration of Local Food Week this June, the county is releasing its new Taste Real Local Food Map.
Erin 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron Air Cadets showcase skills
ERIN – The Erin 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron Air Cadets hosted their 22nd annual review on June 7 at Centre 2000.
Elora Greenspace closing until early July
ELORA – A portion of the Elora Greenspace will be closed from June 16 until early July to allow for a planned improvements.