FERGUS – The Harrop family hosted a Breakfast on the Farm event on June 21 at its farm, north of Fergus.
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Officer dragged, man arrested
GUELPH – A Brampton man has been arrested after a Guelph Police Service officer was briefly dragged while trying to stop a car last week.
Guelph Street in Rockwood saw damage from strong winds
ROCKWOOD – Guelph Street in Rockwood saw some damage June 19 after strong winds blew down a tree onto a powerline and a resident’s car.
Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to local food bank
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.
National Strategy for Soil Health Act highlights critical ground preservation needs: Black
OTTAWA – On June 13, Robert Black, Senator for Ontario, rose in the Senate Chamber to speak to Bill S-230.
Guelph Black Heritage Society presents Juneteenth celebration on June 28 at Heritage Hall
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society will host a celebration in honour of Juneteenth on June 28 from 1 to 3pm at the Heritage Hall (83 Essex Street, Guelph).
A full day of festivities in Centre Wellington this Canada Day
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Long-running favourites return this Canada Day in Centre Wellington.
Belwood Lions donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington
BELWOOD – On June 17 the Belwood and District Lions Club presented a cheque for $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run
MAPLETON – It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township’s countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club’s (UCTCC) annual tractor run.
Orangeville welcomes new farm show this February
ORANGEVILLE – The agricultural community is getting a new winter tradition, with the launch of the Orangeville Farm Show, taking place Feb. 4 and 5.
Township to abandon portion of Acke Drain on Wellington Road 9
MAPLETON – At a landowners’ request, the township is abandoning a portion of the Acke Drain on Wellington Road 9.
Alzheimer Society applauds LifeLabs’ launch of blood-based Alzheimer’s tests
KITCHENER – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) welcomes the recent announcement by LifeLabs introducing a new portfolio of blood-based biomarker tests to support the early detection and management of Alzheimer’s disease in Ontario.
NDSS students compete in Special Olympics Provincial Championship
PALMERSTON – From June 2 to 5, Norwell District Secondary School LRC 10 students travelled to Ottawa to compete in the Special Olympics Provincial Championships for soccer.
Hillsburgh Arts by the Pond
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Library hosted the 2nd annual “Arts by the Pond” on June 8, from 10am to 4pm.
Orton celebrates Canada Day
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is hosting its annual Canada Day chicken dinner and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park July 1 from 5 to 10pm.