KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North is updating its development charges bylaw to align with provincial requirements.
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James Seeley appointed to GRCA board of directors
ERIN – Puslinch Mayor James Seeley, has been appointed as the Town of Erin’s representative on the Grand River Conservation Authority board of directors. On June 20 of this year town staff received word from the Township of Puslinch notifying them of Mayor Chris White’s anticipated resignation from
University of Guelph researchers identify new way to treat antifungal resistance in humans
GUELPH – Fungal infections, which are often deadly in people with weakened immune systems, have become increasingly difficult to treat.
At The Library: Still time to sign up for Summer Reading Club
NORTH WELLINGTON – Library staff look forward to the Summer Reading Club all year – and we hope you do too! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time. The last day to collect brag tags and submit your ballots for awesome prizes is Aug. 23.
Holstein to host an afternoon of bluegrass entertainment
HOLSTEIN – Residents of Holstein can look forward to an afternoon of bluegrass at the Love’s Sugarbush located at 392098 Grey Rd 109, on Aug. 17.
The summer of Summer
First was Paris and now it’s Singapore.
Tractors galore at Palmerston’s two cylinder club parade
PALMERSTON – A long line of tractors made their way through Palmerston for Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club’s tractor parade on July 24.
Fergus Ribfest serves up savory eats
RGUS – Fergus held its first Ribfest on July 25, with four choices for award-winning ribs as well as sides such as corn, mac and cheese, corn bread, lemonade and alcoholic drinks.
Reflections
Words about speaking truth
Upcoming road work in Wellington County
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Jarlian Construction Inc. is working to rehabilitate a bridge located on Victoria Road North (Wellington Road 38) south of Highway 6 and spanning over the Speed River at the border between the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the City of Guelph.
More honey bees dying, even as antibiotic use halves
GUELPH – Despite tighter restrictions on antibiotics used in Canadian beekeeping, honey bee death rates are still rising.
Travelling salesmen formed ‘Drummers Snack Club’
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Guelph Fringe Festival takes the stage Aug. 7 to 10
GUELPH – Get ready to celebrate the lively art of live performance when the Guelph Fringe Festival returns to downtown Guelph for four days, August 7 to 10. For $18 or less, audiences can choose from a lineup of shows performed by independent artists from near and far.
Golf tournament raises over $35,000 for local kids, with additional $30,000 gift from Desjardins Insurance
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington marked a major milestone on June 17, hosting its 30th Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament at Victoria Park East Golf Club.
Saugeen Connects receives record-breaking number of applicants for Saugeen Student Start-Up Program
CLIFFORD – This is the sixth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) with Saugeen Connects, and the program has now provided over 318 students with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops to try entrepreneurship over the summer months.