ELORA - A new curated exhibiton enitled Symbiosis by Newfoundland texile artist Anastasia Tiller opens in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts on July 18, with a reception with the artist planned for July 28 at 2 pm.
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GCVI student receives national recognition for ‘Green-Armour’ plant biostimulant
GUELPH – Grade 11 Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute student Roocha Shukla has found a way to enhance plants’ growth and protect them from stressors including cold, bacteria, and insect pests.
Erin open house highlights concerns over Dundas construction
ERIN – Mayor Michael Dehn is concerned new subdivisions will take away from Erin’s traditional values.
Elora Farmers’ Market Children’s Day
ELORA – It was Children’s Day on July 6 at the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell Park.
Fergus youth serves with Canadian Coast Guard
FERGUS – Growing up surrounded by farmland and countryside might not seem a direct path to life on a boat.
Wellington association sponsors industry tour
WATERLOO – The Wellington County Soil and Crop Improvement Association is sponsoring a twilight meeting and industry tour on July 15.
GHS encourages residents to consider impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is urging Guelph and Wellington County residents to consider the impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife.
University of Guelph hosts GOOD Games July 6, 7
GUELPH – Lots of people participated in the GOOD Games held at the University of Guelph campus on July 6 and 7.
LCBO workers on strike
FERGUS - Thousands of LCBO workers across the province - members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union - walked off the job on July 5.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
Erin students learn the value of water
ERIN – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) visited St. John Brebeuf Catholic School on June 21, to present a certificate for completing the agency’s OneWater Education program back in February.
Mapping of Ontario organic corn and wheat supply chain one of three new reports
GUELPH – A report mapping the organic corn and wheat supply chains in Ontario, was launched today by the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) in partnership with the Organic Grain Hub.
Ninth
On the ninth day of the seventh month of a year where Simon and Garfunkel topped the charts singing about bridges over troubled water, I entered the world with a smile on my face and a wink at the doctor (because I was boy crazy right out of the gate).
Multicultural Festival coming to Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – Diversity will be at the forefront of the celebrations as the Wellington County Multicultural Festival returns to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on July 13.
Elora Festival and Singers: it takes a village
ELORA – The 45th season of Elora Festival is underway with three weeks of musical magic.