GUELPH – The school’s kitchen was a flurry of activity as students in Grades 9 through 12 in the school’s cooking club put the finishing touches on their dishes before sharing them with 40 students and 10 teachers.
Grade 6 students make bookmarks to fundraise for Grove Hubs
ELORA – Students in the Bookmark Club in Rosa Newkirk’s Grade 6 class at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora have been selling bookmarks since September.
Beyond Borders gala set for Jan 18, students aim to raise over $132,000
GUELPH – The Beyond Borders Redefine Gala is set for 6pm on Jan. 18 at the River Run Centre in Guelph, and will raise funds for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation and the Beyond Borders program.
UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24
GUELPH – During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to California and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.
Nathaniel Schofield’s death still under SIU investigation
ROCKWOOD – It’s been six months since Arthur resident Nathaniel Schofield died in police custody, but still little is known about what happened.
Guelph community organizer, harm reduction worker Kate Nixon dead at 23
GUELPH – Community organizer, harm reduction worker and volunteer Kate Nixon died on Dec. 29, at 23 years old, due to complications from cancer.
UGDSB reviews high school alternative education programs
GUELPH – Alternative education programs at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) high schools were recently reviewed by Sam Dunlop Consulting Inc.
Viruses returning to historic levels: public health
GUELPH – After a lull during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, public health officials are reporting that viruses, including the flu and RSV, are returning to historic levels.
Catholic school board discretionary spending totals $51,000
GUELPH – While school boards across Ontario are facing tough questions about significant travel expenses, the local Catholic school board is open about its discretionary spending, posting expenses publicly on its website.
Mapleton council approves benefit plan for councillors
MAPLETON – The township here is adopting a group benefit package for members of council.
Staff absences significantly impact UGDSB budget: Sovran
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is “experiencing tremendous financial pressures.”
Alma residents greeted Santa Claus a few days early
ALMA – There were tractors, trucks, horses, ponies, and Grinches galore at the Alma Santa Claus parade on Dec. 22.
Drain to be realigned for roundabout at Wellington Roads 8, 9
MAPLETON – “This has been a long time coming,” said public works director Jamie Morgan about the Faulkner drain improvement and realignment, noting there have been conversations about the project for more than 10 years.
Meadows Music Festival announces headliners, bigger event, camping
FERGUS – Meadows Music Festival will be returning to Fergus for its third year on May 30 and 31. Owner and festival director Collin McKinnon said organizers have secured the two headliners fans have been asking for most: The Reklaws and The Glorious Sons.
Grade 7, 8 students at JD Hogarth collect over 6,000 food bank donations
FERGUS – The JD Hogarth Public School community has surpassed its goal of collecting 5,000 items to donate to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.