GUELPH – Local community food security program Food Equity With Dignity (FEWD) is reporting a $60,000 budget shortfall for 2025.
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St. James’ cooking club shares international cuisine
GUELPH – The school’s kitchen was a flurry of activity as students in Grades 9 through 12 in the school’s cooking club put the finishing touches on their dishes before sharing them with 40 students and 10 teachers.
Party like its 1990 with the band that never stops rocking
GUELPH – Nine-time JUNO Award-nominated rock band 54•40 have been at it for over 40 years, and there is no stopping them.
Beyond Borders gala set for Jan 18, students aim to raise over $132,000
GUELPH – The Beyond Borders Redefine Gala is set for 6pm on Jan. 18 at the River Run Centre in Guelph, and will raise funds for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation and the Beyond Borders program.
County council debates merits of fronting costs for ambulance stations
GUELPH – Ambulance stations were a hot topic of discussion at a special council meeting on Jan. 6 to present the county’s draft 2025 budget and 10-year plan.
UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24
GUELPH – During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to California and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.
Provincial relief for OPP costs has small impact on county budget
GUELPH – The county is projecting a tax increase of 3.9 per cent this year despite an announcement from the province of financial relief for municipalities to offset the cost of OPP contracts.
Fergus man dies after being hit by bus
GUELPH – A Fergus man is dead after he was hit by a city bus in downtown Guelph on Wednesday afternoon.
Guelph addiction treatment hub approved by province
GUELPH – The province has officially announced its approval for nine treatment hubs to replace safe-injection sites being forced to close at the end of March, including Guelph’s consumption and treatment services (CTS) site at the Guelph Community Health Centre.
Nathaniel Schofield’s death still under SIU investigation
ROCKWOOD – It’s been six months since Arthur resident Nathaniel Schofield died in police custody, but still little is known about what happened.
