GUELPH – For over seven weeks, students have camped at the University of Guelph (U of G), where dozens of tents are set up within a barricade cloaked in flags and banners. But by July 15, the encampment is set to disappear.
Future of UGDSB International Baccalaureate program up in the air
GUELPH – Students in Guelph and Wellington County can earn internationally-recognized diplomas through an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. But IB’s future in the Upper Grand District School Board is uncertain.
Bike ride through Guelph/Eramosa, Puslinch raised funds for Gazans
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Bikers cycled through Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, and Puslinch on June 30 to raise money for families in Gaza.
Province set to spend $16 million over three years to manage invasive plants
ONTARIO – Invasive plants are non-native species that cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health.
School board should do more to prevent, address anti-Black racism: parents
ROCKWOOD – Black parents say the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) should do more to stop anti-Black racism.
Community celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day at Guelph Riverside Park
GUELPH – On June 21, Indigenous Peoples Day and the summer solstice, or first day of summer, people gathered at Riverside Park in Guelph to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis culture.
Upper Grand school board seeks public input on registration policy
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has created a new policy to address student registration.
Legal clinic supports Indigenous people with name change services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Indigenous people’s traditional names were often taken through the residential school system, the Indian Act, the Sixties Scoop, and other colonial practices.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebration to be held at Riverside Park, Guelph
GUELPH – June 21 is both National Indigenous Peoples Day and the summer solstice.
UGDSB releases draft policy for public input
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has created a new policy to address student registration.
Alma contractors seek zoning change to permit existing business
MAPLETON – A public meeting was held on June 11 regarding a zoning change application at J-M Building Contractors in Alma.
Hockey player Ty Martin receives $250 athletic bursary
MAPLETON – Council here presented a $250 athletic bursary cheque to Woolwich Wildcats U13 player Ty Martin on June 11.
Former councillor Dennis Craven named Mapleton’s senior of the year
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s senior of the year for 2024 is former longtime councillor Dennis Craven. He was presented the award during a Mapleton council meeting attended by his family, including his children and grandchildren.
Sunday gun hunting ban to be reviewed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A rule prohibiting hunting with firearms on Sundays is set to be reviewed by Township of Mapleton staff. Resident Ray Kuper asked Mapleton council on June 11 to allow people to hunt with guns on Sundays.
County students bring gold medals home from national MusicFest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – MusicFest Canada adjudicators awarded gold to the Erin District High School Tempo concert band, the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute string and orchestra ensembles, and the Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute symphonic, concert and acoustic ensembles.