GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is inviting applications and nominations for the newly created role of associate director.
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County receives funding for additional shelter beds, transitional housing
GUELPH – A plan by Wellington County’s social services department to increase the number of emergency shelter beds and transitional housing spaces in downtown Guelph has received a funding boost from a so-far undisclosed source.
Three baby chicks abandoned in dumpster in Guelph; two survive
GUELPH – Three baby domestic chickens were found abandoned in a garbage dumpster behind an apartment building on Speedvale Avenue West in Guelph at approximately 6pm on Jan. 25.
Son of Dave coming to McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill
GUELPH - Benjamin Darvill, known by his stage name Son of Dave is coming to McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill in Guelph on Feb. 11. Doors open at 1:30pm, and admission is PWYC (pay what you can).
‘Almost, Maine’ coming to Guelph Little Theatre
GUELPH – Almost, Maine, by John Cariani, is a romantic comedy coming to the Guelph Little Theatre stage Feb. 8 through Feb. 25.
Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – For over 25 years, Canadians have celebrated Black History Month in February, following a motion introduced by Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Parliament.
Dr. Tenenbaum talks to parents about vaping
GUELPH – With the well-being of children and youth part of its strategic plan, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) held a virtual information session for parents and guardians on vaping.
Hillsburgh man suing province after OPP raid on cannabis facility
GUELPH – A Hillsburgh man is suing the province for $2 million following an OPP raid on his Wellington North property in August 2021.
Noah Irvine ‘Learning to Live’ after death of his parents
GUELPH – After a letter-writing campaign in 2017 calling for a national suicide prevention strategy, Noah Irvine turned his attention to writing a book.
UGDSB has limited data on hate-motivated harm against 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has official records of less than 60 incidents of hate directed against 2SLGBTQIA+ students and staff from November 2022 to December 2023, but UGDSB spokesperson said most incidents are going unreported.