WELLINGTON COUNTY – More than 2,200 Ontarians died from drug poisoning last year, which is why Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy manager Jean Hopkins is committed to raising awareness whilst battling the stigma.
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Guelph General Hospital celebrates 150 years in the city
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital celebrated a milestone on Aug. 14: 150 years of serving the community.
Forensic vet teaches students to identify, report animal abuse/neglect
GUELPH – Ontario Veterinary College professor and forensic vet Dr. Shane Bateman decided to take a stand against animal abuse/neglect and now empowers the next generation to be the voice for the voiceless.
Mayor, councillor defend Wellington North’s bylaws, zoning
KENILWORTH – Housing developers often approach Wellington North council for amendments to zoning bylaws.
Town supports proposed 70-space child care centre in Clifford
MINTO – KinderRise Academy representative Kasia Baniak presented a proposal for a 70-space early learning centre to Minto council on Aug. 12.
Fergus youth face racism at school, parks, online: parents
FERGUS – Parents of Black children are speaking out about repeated racism they say has been directed at their kids, both online and in public spaces.
Fergus author brings home gold for latest novel
FERGUS – Tucked along the lush green banks of the Grand River in Fergus, author Sonia Day lounges on her back porch quietly reflecting on not only her latest novel, but her lifelong writing career.
Guelph/Eramosa council grants support for Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has voted unanimously to provide support and supplies to the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival next month.
‘Exactly what the tartan should be’: behind the Scottish festival’s anniversary design
FERGUS – Robert Paterson knew he had a hit when he saw the Fergus Scottish Festival's colours warp and weft across the woven swatch of a special tartan he designed to mark the festival's 80th anniversary.
Bat found in Centre Wellington tests positive for rabies
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A bat in Centre Wellington has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case of a rabid bat this year in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region.
Elora rally will protest Bill 5
ELORA – People are set to rally in Elora next week to call on the provincial government to protect Ontario parks, the Greenbelt, environment, farmland and endangered species.
Police beat: Guelph residents charged after drug bust in Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A man and woman from Guelph have been charged following a drug bust here last week.
Kids can prepare to ride school bus with First-Time Rider Program
GUELPH – Student Transportation Services of Wellington-Dufferin (STWDSTS) is offering a First-Time Rider Program this August to prepare students to ride a school bus.
Guelph pets strike a pose in annual photo contest to support animals in need
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) annual Cutest Pet Photo Contest is back and local pets are once again competing for the crown, all in support of animals still waiting for their forever homes.
People make postcards to oppose Bill 5
GUELPH – It was a stiflingly hot day on Aug. 11, but that didn’t stop people from gathering in the shade at Royal City Park to prepare post cards to send to Queen’s Park, in opposition of Bill 5.