GUELPH – A Nation’s Table: The Anita Stewart and Food Day Canada Story was unveiled at the University of Guelph Arboretum on July 25.
Wellington County
Arthur Animal Rescue ‘overflowing’ with cats
ARTHUR – The volunteer-based group Arthur Animal Rescue is urging locals to adopt as it is “overflowing” with cats and kittens.
County events help Lions raise $1.3 million for dog guides
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides campaign raised more than $1.3 million this year, thanks to thousands of volunteers, including members of the Palmerston, Marsville and Fergus Lions Clubs.
CMHC invests $12 million in upgrades, improvements to county housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county is making improvements to its affordable housing properties with the help of $12 million over three years from the federal government’s Affordable Housing Fund.
Wellington Water Watchers receive ‘Blue Community’ award
GUELPH – The Wellington Water Watchers celebrated a milestone on July 30. The grassroots organization received "Blue Community" status from the Council of Canadians.
Police looking for clues to help solve 2020 murder
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – On the evening of Aug. 4, 2020, a passerby found the body of Mohamed Amin Ismail, 25, of Ottawa, on Watson Road just south of Wellington Road 124, east of Guelph.
Girl Guides in need of more volunteers in Mapleton, Wellington North, Rockwood, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new season for Girl Guides will start up in September, but some kids may not get to take part unless more volunteers step up to lead the troops.
Government of Ontario supports beef sector through enhancements to loan guarantee program and investment in Ontario beef
CARLETON PLACE – Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) officials are extremely appreciative of the Government of Ontario’s swift response in implementing enhancements to the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program.
Got gravel in your garden? You can grow in that: master gardener
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The glaciers that formed the topography of Wellington County left areas of sand and gravel deposits that created dry, rocky areas in gardens.
OPP ratify contract, now highest paid police force in province
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County OPP officers, along with uniform and civilian counterparts across the province, ratified a four-year collective agreement on July 18, making them the highest paid police force in the province.