BRUCEDALE – No one spoke out against allowing backyard chickens on rural residential lots in Guelph/Eramosa, but several people expressed concerns about infringement on their right to own chickens during a public meeting on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to allow domestic poultry.
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‘My age is a number, that’s all it is’: Rockwood man, 81, redefining ageing
ROCKWOOD – ‘Age is just a number’ is a phrase that many of us have heard our whole lives.
Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return for 2024 campaign in support of Women in Crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph-Wellington Basketeers return this holiday season with their 2024 campaign in support of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC).
Late veteran Sytske Drijber honoured for making Rockwood a better place
ROCKWOOD – The Rockmosa Older Adult Centre has been renamed the Sytske Drijber Room in honour of her contributions to the community and in the hopes she will not be forgotten.
Guelph/Eramosa man, 95, charged in pedestrian’s death
GUELPH – A 95-year-old man has been charged with careless driving in connection with a collision last month that resulted in the death of a Guelph woman.
Wellington County Plowmens Association queen and princess of the furrow competitions
ROCKWOOD – The Wellington County Plowmens Association held their branch match and queen and princess of the furrow competitions in Rockwood on Sept. 28.
Fire safety and prevention in rural areas
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Fires in rural areas differ from those in cities, but knowing prevention and safety measures can make dangerous situations manageable.
Speedside Church returns to its popular sit-down dinners
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Speedside United Church is returning to pre-pandemic days as it offers its popular sit-down dinners once again.
Grove Rockwood Sub-Hub opens at Rockmosa Community Centre
ROCKWOOD – Youth in Rockwood now have easier access to programs and services offered through the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Blue-green algae present at Conestogo, Guelph, Belwood lakes: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Blue-green algae has been spotted at all three Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) reservoirs in Wellington County.
