GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced its third annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon has raised $64,000.
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Council receives verbal lashing during delegation
ERIN – Town council received what could be considered a verbal lashing on June 12 during a heated delegation from a local resident.
Eric Fillion Launches New Book
GUELPH – Dr. Eric Fillion, Director of the University of Guelph’s International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), will hold a launch event for his new book, Soundtrack to the Revolution: Free Jazz and Leftist Nationalism in Quebec 1967-1975.
County’s Blue Box Program begins transition to producer responsibility July 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Blue Box Program in Ontario is changing. The new program will replace the current municipal Blue Box Program and will transition from municipal responsibility to a full-producer responsibility system. In Wellington County, the transition will begin on July 1 and will be in
Walk for Alzheimer’s surpasses goal, raises $145,000 for local services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced the 2025 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s has raised $145,547. On May 24 the event brought together over 275 participants in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener and Mount Forest. Donations are still coming in, and
Credit Valley Conservation launches Watershed Characterization Report
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has released its Watershed Plan Characterization Report—an important step forward in collaborative and science-based environmental planning across one of Ontario’s most rapidly growing regions.
Guelph Public Library announces Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest winners
GUELPH – The Guelph Public Library, in partnership with Vocamus Writers Community, has announced the results and achievements of this year’s Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest.
Police beat: Fergus man charged in two-vehicle crash in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A Fergus resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision southwest of Alma on Monday.
Elmira Theatre Company receives eight awards for Forever Love
ELMIRA – Elmira Theatre Company (ETC) would like to thank its patrons, sponsors, partners and members “for an amazing 2024-2025 theatre season.”
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It goes without saying that Mother Nature has been cranky this spring, but it only goes to prove that my instincts as a newbie gardener were deeply rooted in faith.
Optimists host annual fishing derby
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Burns’ Family Pond on June 14.
EWFHT workshops in July, August
ROCKWOOD – The East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) are hosting free workshops throughout July and August.
Mason Capital donates $10,000 to BBBS
ELORA – The Mason Capital Inc. team from Elora, along with sponsors, hosted a Poker Run for charity on June 13.
Immigrant survey now live online
GUELPH – The Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership (GWLIP) is urging eligible individuals to complete an online survey.
361 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps passed their third inspection
FERGUS – 361 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps located in Fergus passed their third inspection at an event at the Fergus sportsplex on June 14.
