GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released proposed calendars for the 2024-25 school year and is welcoming feedback from students, families and staff.
Dozens protest in downtown Guelph to support ‘homeless neighbours’
GUELPH – Crisp winter weather did not deter dozens from gathering downtown bright and early Valentine’s Day morning – a show of love and support for people facing homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County.
Principals offer perspectives on student cell phone use
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Principals at the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards say they are happy with cell phone policies already in place.
Guelph Black Heritage Society offers monthly seniors club
GUELPH – The Phoenix Seniors Club is a monthly program offered by the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS).
‘Faces of Recovery’ panel highlights lesser-known eating disorders
GUELPH – Eating disorders impact different people in different ways, and this year’s Faces of Recovery panel highlighted some of the lesser-known disorders.
‘It’s time for action’: attendees offer mixed reviews of health, housing symposium
GUELPH – Health care is an essential part of addressing the homelessness crisis, and the County of Wellington worked to highlight this during its recent symposium.
Tracy Cain tells Rockwood students about how her ancestors escaped slavery
ROCKWOOD – Tracy Cain wants her ancestors’ achievements to inspire students to make a positive influence on their own communities.
Rockwood teens release first album
ROCKWOOD – Three former Rockwood Centennial Public School students are part of a band called Bluff, and their first album, Breeding Grounds, will be released on Feb. 14.
UGDSB recognizes Black heritage, brilliance, joy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.
Council appoints new tile drain inspector, approves Everton subdivision credit reduction
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council sat for a brief meeting on Feb. 5.
Wellington Catholic school events, initiatives highlighted
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees and senior administrators attended their monthly board meeting on Feb. 5.
UGDSB approves updated policies
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved two revised policies, pertaining to student fees and Indigenous education, during the board meeting on Jan. 30.
Encampment in county courtyard a ‘civil protest’ to advocate for homeless community
GUELPH – While Wellington County and City of Guelph officials gathered with service providers at the Delta hotel for a symposium about health care and housing, members of the local homeless community pitched tents in a county courtyard downtown.
Cancer is leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters
ROCKWOOD – About 94 per cent of line-of-duty deaths among professional Canadian firefighters are caused by occupational cancers, according to the International Association of F
Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition hosts 20th annual Faces of Recovery event
GUELPH – From Feb. 1 to 7 Guelph’s city hall will be illuminated with purple lights to recognize Eating Disorders Awareness Week.