WELLINGTON NORTH – It has come time for four bridges crossing the Conestogo River along Wellington Road 109, built by the province in the 1930s, to be replaced after assessments found the bridges to be in an “advanced state of deterioration.”
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Torchlight Services back on firm ground and ready to celebrate 50 years
GUELPH – Torchlight Services turns 50 this year and that’s cause for celebration, says executive director Patty Coté-Duncanson. It’s also cause for reflection on the enormous changes that have occurred for the agency.
MPP Rae introduces agritourism legislation
TORONTO – On April 15 Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae tabled the Growing Agritourism Act.
Summer beauties: How to get the most from your hydrangeas
WELLINGTON COUNTY - From humble beginnings as a common backdrop in many gardens, hydrangea plants continue to be one of the most popular landscape plants today.
Successful season for Norwell District Secondary School badminton duo
KITCHENER – Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.
Experts say biosecurity measures reduce risk of strangles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Strangles is a respiratory disease that has for centuries spread fear throughout equine communities across the globe.
Climate change has impacted horses’ health in recent years: vet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the warming climate changes local weather conditions, horses in Wellington County are facing different viruses and infections than they did in the past.
Buy mulch, support Crime Stoppers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is partnering with Home Hardware stores in May for its annual spring mulch sale fundraiser.
St. Mary’s Lunch Program donation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Catch the Ace Co-chair Tim Noonan presented a $1,000 cheque to principal Michele Hasson from the Wellington Catholic District School Board to go toward the St. Mary’s Lunch Program.
Patrice Baker and Nancy MacNabb featured in Headwaters Arts Gallery exhibit
ALTON – Headwaters Arts presented its first Member Proposal Show of the year featuring acrylic abstract paintings by Nancy MacNabb and mixed media works by Patrice Baker.