Rare bird sighting brings buzz to Guelph's birding community
A vermilion flycatcher was spotted at Guelph Lake as the first-ever recorded sighting of the bird in Wellington County. A photo of the bird was captured by Robert Linfield, a fifth-year University of Guelph student and an avid birder since 2015. The photo was posted to a Discord channel dedicated to birders in Ontario with over 3,000 members. Someone in the group confirmed it was a vermilion flycatcher, which Linfield suspected it was. READ FULL STORY HERE
VIDEO: Alpacas from Rockwood travel in style to the Royal Winter Fair
A pair of Rockwood alpacas hopped on the GO Train to head to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The alpacas Dawson and Pacey are the ambassadors of the fair. They come from All in Alpacas located at Sixth Line near Rockwood.The GO Train ride from Scarborough to Union Station was part of the duo's promotion as ambassadors for the fair. WATCH FULL VIDEO AND READ FULL STORY HERE
One potato, two potatoes: How about a shack of potatoes?
Emilia Shamana has opened up a scaled-down spud shack in a west end parking lot that is making quite the stir among the area's poutine-loving community. It’s called The Potato Shack and it has just three items on the menu; fries, poutine and pop. The food trailer is parked at 300 Willow Rd., just east of the Willow/Silvercreek intersection and is open Monday to Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. Shamana wanted to open up a restaurant after working in various roles in the industry for years but he's starting small to hopefully work his way up.
Single complaint hits the brakes on 14 years of charitable bike repairs
Mary Rife has spent the last 14 years repairing bikes out of her garage at her home on Arkell Road and then selling them to raise money for charity. It was halted earlier this month after someone complained to the city's bylaw enforcement for the first time. Last year Rife sold nearly 300 bikes raising over $25,000. READ FULL STORY HERE
Guelph man shares love for macabre motor as part of hearse culture
Guelph's Paul Sauve drives a blue 1968 Cadillac Superior Hearse with vinyl stickers that read 'Time's Up Funeral Home' and 'Dead Sled Morgue.' He bought the 21-foot-long hearse he calls Esmeralda, in 2012 after having it blessed by a priest. As far as Sauve knows, he's the only (recreational) hearse driver in town. READ FULL STORY HERE
Puslinch family of eight picking up the pieces following fire
A family of eight are looking to rebuild theirs lives after a Puslinch house fire destroyed almost everything they have. They are feeling grateful to be alive. The fire occurred the afternoon Oct. 21 when it destroyed the roof of the their home on Wellington Rd. 34 in Aberfoyle. Now the Lehunewycz family is forced to find somewhere else to live. READ FULL STORY HERE
Conflict erupts between residents, encampments under new bylaw
Aaron Collins lives in an encampment tucked in the trees at the end of Armstrong Avenue near Lyon Park. He's following the rules of the city's new bylaw: setting up his tent in an unrestricted area according to the bylaw map, his propane tanks are stored safely and have been inspected by city officials. He was been met with confrontation in a neighbourhood that wants him gone. READ FULL STORY HERE
