PALMERSTON — In partnership with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario is putting on a field day event at Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds.
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Scotland-made Skeoch car has local ties
GRAND VALLEY – Grand Valley resident Rob Skeoch, whose great grandfather is from Fergus, recently discovered new connections to his roots via a car in Dalbeattie, Scotland.
Hazardous household waste depot moved to Belwood
BELWOOD – The County of Wellington mobile household hazardous waste depot is moving from the Harriston Waste Facility to the Belwood Waste Facility for the month of August.
Brush from summer storm accepted free at four county landfill sites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Brush from last week’s summer storm will be accepted free of charge at the…
BLR Drafting & Design celebrate 10 years with ribbon cutting at new location
Ribbon cutting – After 10 years in business and relocating to a new location BLR Drafting &…
New management takes over Erin Car Wash
Car wash – To kick off new management, the Erin Car Wash held a free car wash on July 23.…
Splashpad offers summer fun
Splash pad – This splash pad for children in Elora was well used on this past weekend. People…
Elora Flea summer market a success
Flea market – Elora Flea, a summer market, is the brain child of Bear Epp and Micaela Campbell…
Nexans Fergus hosted staff barbecues in support of CW Food Bank
Foodbank fundraisers – Recently the social club from Nexans Fergus plant hosted a series of…
Inflation inspires caution on major purchases among Canadians
VANCOUVER - The summer of sticker shock continues as the Bank of Canada throws larger and larger interest rates in the way to slow down runaway inflation.
Grand Valley expands wastewater treatment plant
GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley partnered with Thomasfield Homes Ltd, Hrycyna Group (now Grand Valley Homes Ltd), Moco Farms Ltd, Corseed Inc and Cachet Developments to install an additional Equalization Tank at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Grand Valley Lions 25th Duck Race a success
Quack – The Grand Valley Lions 25th Duck race was a resounding success with all 3,500 tickets…
Hospital volunteer association planning land sale to developer
FERGUS – The Groves Hospital Volunteer Association plans to sell its New To You property to Reid's Heritage Homes for a residential development, but the potential development hinges on council approval.
Local man charged with arson after toilet fires
MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with arson after portable toilets were set on fire here recently.
Arnott re-elected Speaker of Ontario Legislature
TORONTO – Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was re-elected speaker of the Ontario Legislature in a secret-ballot vote on Monday.