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I wouldn’t have put “run from cows” on my list of life challenges I’d like to experience, but suffice it to say, I have now experienced the sheer panic that comes from trying to out-run cows.
OPINION: Time to keep advertising dollars in Canada
Canadian news publishers applaud the decision by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, to end the Government of Canada’s advertising with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram services in response to Meta’s threat to block news in Canada.
Thousands contribute to Tour de Guelph’s 10th anniversary, surpassing $1 million mark
GUELPH – The 10th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. saw close to 3,000 community members contribute to exceed the cycling event’s $150,000 fundraising goal.
Partial Closure of Trafalgar Road until August 4.
Hillsburgh – A portion of Trafalgar Road will be closed to through traffic until Aug. 4 to expedite construction work in Hillsburgh and facilitate installing water and sewer connections crossing Trafalgar.
Golf United Tournament raises $34,000 to support Home For Good Campaign
GUELPH - More than 140 golfers joined United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin on July 3 for the 2nd annual Golf United tournament, presented by Herr Wealth Management.
Guelph Tool Library’s Circular Store thrift store will remain open another year
GUELPH - The Guelph Tool Library, a member-based lending library with over 1500 tools and appliances, has found success in their Circular Store Pilot Program and is excited to extend the program for another year.
Historic Ellis Chapel celebrates 162nd anniversary this summer
PUSLINCH - Since its restoration and reopening in 1963, summer services have been held each year (with the exception of the Covid period) at Historic Ellis Chapel in Puslinch.
Elora Driveway Market raises funds to support Grove Youth Hub
ELORA – Jodi Bird organized the second annual Driveway Market, which featured items for sale by local craftspeople, thrifters and artists.
New Taste Real Local Food map now available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new version of the Taste Real Local Food Map is now available across Wellington County and Guelph.
Lake Erie Source Protection Committee seeks volunteers
CAMBRIDGE – The Lake Erie Source Protection Committee is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies for public interest representatives.
Eden Mills Mill Pond lands donated to Rare Charitable Research Reserve
GUELPH/ERAMOSA — On June 1, Charles and Anna Simon were honoured at a community event in Eden Mills to celebrate the transfer of 12.8 acres of land to the Rare Charitable Research Reserve.
Butterfly garden at St. James Church attracts humans as much as butterflies
FERGUS – It’s ironic that St. James Anglican Church in Fergus had to buy butterflies to populate the butterfly garden it installed behind the historic church on Queen Street.
Grand Valley Lions Club holds Canada Day 50/50 draw
GRAND VALLEY — On July 1, the Grand Valley BIA’s held its annual car show and the Grand Valley Lions held a 50-50 draw.