Guelph

GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital (GGH) announced on Jan. 8 it has received a $6-million commitment from the Angel Gabriel Foundation. 

GUELPH – The little-bean-that-could not only won Canada’s seed of the year in 2022 but has now earned the University of Guelph’s (U of G) 2024 Innovation of the Year Award.

GUELPH – The River Run Centre was abuzz with excitement on Jan. 18, with hundreds of people dressed in their formal best to support a student-run fundraiser for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation, and the Beyond Borders program.  

GUELPH – Compass Community Services launched “The Cost of Waiting” campaign on Jan. 13 to draw attention to the funding gaps for people with disabilities.

GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board was one of the boards across Ontario and North America that experienced a data breach between Dec. 22 and 28. 

GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board director Peter Sovran says the board is facing financial pressure and he has pointed to staff absences as a cause. But union officials say the problem is inadequate funding and overworked, under-resourced educators.

GUELPH – The mother of an Arthur man who died in police custody has filed an official complaint against the OPP. Nathaniel Schofield, 36, died on July 10 after spending a night at the Wellington OPP station in Rockwood. 

GUELPH – Mimi O’Bonsawin is set to perform at the Guelph River Run Centre’s Studio Theatre Jan. 23 at 8pm.