MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington North Farmers’ Market hosted a well-attended Strawberry Social in Mount Forest on June 21.
Vol 58 Issue 27
UGDSB passes $550 million balanced budget, but not without challenges
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has passed the 2025-2026 school year budget totalling $549.6 million. The balanced budget was developed over several months and focuses on the priorities outlined in the board’s multi-year plan. Trustees approved an operating budget of $499.9 m
Rotary Club of Guelph donates $250,000 to Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – As part of its Centennial Project, the Rotary Club of Guelph has donated $250,000 to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) on June 20 in support of the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC).
Community 6 Girl Guides of Canada host Award and Recognition Ceremony
GUELPH – On June 21, Community 6 Girl Guides of Canada hosted an Award and Recognition Ceremony at Guelph Lake Sports Field.
McFarlane Family Dental expanding
MOUNT FOREST – Over 45 years ago, in an office with just one dental chair, Dr. Bob McFarlane opened the doors to his dental practice, which is now expanding to meeting growing demand.
Annual farm tour at Wicked Welly Farm
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Now that summer is coming along and plants are growing rapidly, Wicked Welly Farm and Apiary had its annual farm tour on June 14.
Arthur celebrates Canada Day early
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce held a Canada Day street market on June 28 on Charles Street East, featuring an array of booths selling food and goods, as well as live music, games, face painting and temporary tattoos.
Educators receive Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award
MOUNT FOREST –This year’s Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award has been awarded to two Mount Forest teachers: Matt Timberlake and Jen Cork from Wellington Heights Secondary School.
Township plans to remove Valley Road Bridge near Rockwood Conservation Area
ROCKWOOD – Bridge B0311, more popularly known as the Valley Road Bridge, is set for removal after being declared the bridge in the worst condition out of the municipality’s 35 bridges.
Crime Stoppers wins awards from Ontario association
FERGUS – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) was recognized by the Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers (OACS) at the annual conference this year held in North Bay, June 6 to 8.
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives
GUELPH – The 2025 Early Career Research Award was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium held recently.
UGDSB Trustees to ask province to increase education funding
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is set to write a letter to the provincial government expressing concerns with chronic underfunding in education across the province.
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Palmerston Raleway Festival attracts crowd despite rain
PALMERSTON – On June 21, the All Aboard Palmerston Raleway Festival hosted local breweries, distilleries, food and live music for guests to enjoy.
Police offer summer safety tips for roads, trails, waterways
ORILLIA – As Ontario residents make summer plans, OPP officials say police will be ramping up enforcement and education around safety equipment for roads, trails and waterways.