BELWOOD – The sun peeked out from behind grey clouds to greet volunteers who attended the annual Friends of Belwood Lodge Day on May 31.
News
Livestock industry symposium to address resilience and finding opportunity in change
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Resiliency and how to find opportunity in change is the theme of this year’s upcoming Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium.
Local lavender festival returns June 28; features workshops, live entertainment, artisan vendors, farm tours
WELLINGTON NORTH – The local Lavender Bloom Festival is set to return for its second year June 28 at Tullamore Lavender Co. near Arthur from 11am to 5pm.
Spinners, knitters and crocheters flock to Fergus Fibre Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Fibre Festival on May 31 on St. Andrew Street attracted knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, and others curious about the event.
Centre Wellington held a key projects open house
FERGUS – Centre Wellington held a key projects open house at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on May 29 with good attendance from community members.
Castlemore Dental gives $14,000 in free dental services during ‘Doing Positive in my Backyard’ campaign
FERGUS – Castlemore Dental hosted its “Doing Positive in My Backyard” free dental care clinic in Fergus May 24 to 25.
WHSS present Any Time, Any Place by Rebekah McDougall
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) drama club has been working hard on this year’s musical Any Time, Any Place, officials say,
Something to smile about: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raises $191,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – Tim Hortons announced that a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised through the sales of Smile Cookies this year, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States.
Reflections
Commitment to humanity
Art Gallery of Guelph launches summer season with 155,578
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph recently opened the exhibit 155,578, which brings together the work of 55 contemporary artists with strong ties to Guelph.
Moorefield Optimists’ annual Fishing Derby has record-breaking turnout
MAPLETON – The Moorefield Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Cosens’ Pond on May 31.
Conestogo Dam rehabilitation project continues into year two
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Expect lower water levels in the Conestogo Lake reservoir throughout the summer and fall.
Bombed
My car is not fancy.
Canada Post reporting significant financial losses
OTTAWA – The 2024 Canada Post report outlines financial loses last year that total $841 million before tax.
Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field
ORANGEVILLE – Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.