WELLINGTON COUNTY – On the 25-acre Wicked Welly Farm & Apiary, the Viet family raises a variety of livestock and produces maple syrup and freeze-dried products, all of which are sold at their on-farm shop.
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Art Gallery of Guelph honours late Anishnaabe artist
GUELPH – Yours in Native Spirit, an art exhibition honouring late Anishnaabe artist Richard Bedwash, opened on June 13 at the Art Gallery of Guelph.
Volunteer profile: Patricia Brown works to ensure Pumpkin Day is ‘sensational’
FERGUS – Sensational Elora’s Pumpkin Day has become a much-anticipated community event, and Patricia Brown of Fergus has been at the forefront of its success since she first joined Sensational Elora’s board in 2014.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation held its fourth gala, funds for ECG fleet
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation’s fourth annual gala, with theme Adventures in Wonderland, was held at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on June 15.
Scholarship awarded in memory of former Fergus hockey player
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The first of what is expected to become an annual scholarship in memory of former Fergus hockey player Jeff Snowe was awarded this month to two local teens.
Minto Pride to hold drag night in Harriston
HARRISTON – Minto Pride is hosting a drag night fundraiser on June 29 at the Crown Harriston cultural centre.
UGDSB releases draft policy for public input
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has created a new policy to address student registration.
Federal government provides funding for New Horizons for Seniors program
GUELPH – The federal government is investing $125,503 for seven community-based projects in Guelph – projects that will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected in their community.
Pollinator festival promotes native plants, pollinators
PUSLINCH – The fourth annual Pollinator Festival at Bee Sweet Nature in Puslinch on June 15 featured property tours; information about native plants, trees and shrubs; plants for sale; and guest speakers.
Theatre guild casting for Anne of Green Gables
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre has issued an open casting call for Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.
Untreated hearing loss increases risk of serious fall, could lead to long-term care or early death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Research on the connection between hearing loss and dementia is getting a lot of attention but the connection between untreated hearing loss and the risk of a serious fall is less widely known.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair Ambassador competition returns
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair Ambassador contestants for the 2024-25 year are getting ready for the program on July 5.
Alma contractors seek zoning change to permit existing business
MAPLETON – A public meeting was held on June 11 regarding a zoning change application at J-M Building Contractors in Alma.
The Universtiy of Guelph Arboretum recognized for conserving Ontario’s natural history
GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s Arboretum has been honoured for conserving Ontario’s natural history.