Winter Carnival planned – The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is preparing to host a free…
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Fergus Curling Club hosts 1834 Classic Bonspiel
Bonspiel – The Fergus Curling Club is starting to get into full swing in the new year, offering…
OPINION: Preserving farmland, strong rural communities top OFA’s priority list for 2023
The start of a new year is often a time for resolution and goal setting. Whether that goal is to walk more steps each day, grow a better tomato or win first place at the 4-H club show, each one requires us to look at what we want to achieve and find ways to get there.
Canada’s National Farm Leadership Program now accepting applications
OTTAWA - In the complex business of farming where efficiency and effectiveness are key to success, interpersonal skills, relationships and work habits matter.
New sources of timely, credible information for livestock industry
GUELPH - A new library of podcasts, videos and webinars designed to help the livestock industry get research and innovation information directly to the farm is now available
Training program held at Fergus Grand Theatre
Training – Nicole Smith, left, and Amanda Hoffman recently passed the FTT Technician Training…
Hillsburgh Library’s final patron of 2022 a turtle
Hatched – Hillsburgh Library’s final patron of 2022 arrived right at closing time on New…
CVC among top employers in Toronto area for third year
MISSISSAUGA - Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for a third year in a row in 2022.
Wellington Catholic DSB secondary school classes prepare food for Royal City Mission
GUELPH – The Grade 10 Foods and Nutrition course at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Secondary School prepared food for 100 people at the Royal City Mission as a Wellington Catholic District School Board and local Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association initiative.
Centre Wellington Wrestling Club participated in Tri-City Training wrestling tournament
Winners – The Centre Wellington Wrestling Club participated in the Tri-City Training wrestling…
“Turn On Your Lights” Christmas contest winners announced
Lit up – The “Turn On Your Lights” Christmas light contest was sponsored by Royal LePage RCR…
Puslinch receives last-minute operating budget requests
PUSLINCH – With a spread sheet containing $5.9 million in expenditures for 2023, Puslinch council took its time sifting through some last-minute budget requests at its Jan. 5 council meeting.
Cost of healthy eating keeps rising, putting many at risk: public health
GUELPH – The Nutritious Food Basket report paints a picture of rising food costs and the challenges those costs pose to students, people living on social assistance and fixed incomes, and even those considered gainfully employed.
Guelph/Eramosa council now considering 4.9% tax increase
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa Township has bumped its proposed 2023 tax increase from 3.76 to 4.85%, but no one attended a public meeting on Jan. 4 to speak for or against the change.
High school students aim to raise $150,000 at Guelph gala
GUELPH – Grade 12 students from the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards are working hard to organize a big fundraising gala. The student-led Imagine Charity Gala is on Jan. 21 at the River Run Centre in Guelph, from 6 to 10pm.