Year: 2024

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Given the importance of bees, and the growing awareness of the threats they face, it’s no surprise that the creatures are the subject of a great […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Researchers at the University of Guelph are taking a unique approach to environmental conservatorship: studying local fish species at the cardiovascular level. Master’s student Liz Manchester […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer There is a suspected bloom of blue-green algae at Grand River Conservation Authority’s locations: Belwood Lake, Conestogo Lake, Guelph Lake, and Woolwich Reservoirs, with observations at […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Dealing with a noxious weed like buckthorn is very much a hands-on job, and the Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC) is looking for people […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer While considered rare, outbreaks related to the Listeria bacteria have been identified in several food products this year in Ontario, underscoring the need for inspection, say […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Those who work on the land are the frontline of farming, but there are many other jobs in the agri-food sector that provide opportunities to young […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Tackling labour shortages in the agricultural sector is an ongoing priority for both the federal and provincial governments, which recently launched the Labour Force Management Strategies […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Woolwich Township is home to an abundant network of trails that sees plenty of use, as documented in the recently released parks and recreation master plan. […]