GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is accepting applications for a new Orangeville trustee. Kenn Manzerolle, the former Orangeville trustee, announced his resignation during the UGDSB on Sept. 12.
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Councillors concerned over ambulance response times in Wellington County
GUELPH – Data showing Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service response time targets were seldom met in Wellington County over the past four years, while targets in the city were rarely missed, has some county councillors calling for change.
Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners are garden learners, resource for community, social club – all rolled into one
GUELPH – For passionate gardeners who also love learning and passing that knowledge along to others, the Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners might be for you.
Union hosts community events as contract negotiations continue
ELORA – CUPE Local 4392, representing developmental service workers with Community Living Guelph Wellington, held two community events last weekend to draw public attention to what union officials are calling a “stalemate” after months of bargaining with their employer.
Drinking and Driving
MINTO – On Sept. 15 at about 7pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 23 here.
Youth can participate in Culture Days at the Grove youth hubs
FERGUS - The Grove Wellington Guelph is participating in Culture Days with several events going on at the Fergus and Erin locations.
Reduced offload delays at GGH has paramedic chief feeling ‘cautiously optimistic’
GUELPH - Lengthy offload delays experienced at Guelph General Hospital (GGH) by Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) crews declined in past months from last year’s strained highs.
Halliburtons sentenced in Lucas Shortreed hit-and-run case
GUELPH - David Halliburton was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, and Anastasia Halliburton was sentenced to six-months of house arrest on Sept. 26, in relation to the hit-and-run death of Lucas Shortreed almost 15 years ago.
Take Back the Night march encourages people to ‘Lead where you are’
GUELPH – After a demonstration outside Guelph City Hall on Sept. 20 between a group of parents protesting 2SLGBTQIA+ school policies and another group protesting the protest, the Take Back the Night (TBTN) march the next day took on extra meaning.
Our Lady of Lourdes teacher receives National Leadership Award
GUELPH – Michael Moore, teacher and head of technological education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, was presented with the school's National Leadership Award on Sept. 20.