GUELPH – School’s out for the summer, and the Upper Grand District School Board concluded the year with a final meeting on June 27.
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Ivanka Fear signing books at Indigo in Guelph
GUELPH – Moorefield author Ivanka Fear will be signing copies of her debut mystery novel, The Dead Lie, at Indigo Stone Road Mall on July 22 from 12 to 5.
UGDSB announces new superintendent of education
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is pleased to announce the hiring of Peggy Blair, who will join the executive committee as a superintendent of education.
University of Guelph hosts Black Brilliance conference
GUELPH – Black Student groups across the UGDSB partnered with the University of Guelph for a Black Brilliance conference.
Thousands contribute to Tour de Guelph’s 10th anniversary, surpassing $1 million mark
GUELPH – The 10th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. saw close to 3,000 community members contribute to exceed the cycling event’s $150,000 fundraising goal.
Golf United Tournament raises $34,000 to support Home For Good Campaign
GUELPH - More than 140 golfers joined United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin on July 3 for the 2nd annual Golf United tournament, presented by Herr Wealth Management.
Guelph Tool Library’s Circular Store thrift store will remain open another year
GUELPH - The Guelph Tool Library, a member-based lending library with over 1500 tools and appliances, has found success in their Circular Store Pilot Program and is excited to extend the program for another year.
County implementing improvements in response to incidents at Guelph buildings
GUELPH – Several incidents at county-operated social service buildings in Guelph in recent years have threatened the safety of county staff. The county has responded by implementing building improvements recommended in a 2022 threat assessment.
Disease specialist speaks to importance of protecting pets, livestock from air pollution
GUELPH – When air thick with haze and the acrid smell of wildfire smoke pushes air quality health indexes to high levels, people are advised to remain indoors. But what about animals?
Our Food Future project exceeds circular economy goals
GUELPH – The initial funding that launched it is winding down, but the Our Food Future project will have lasting impacts and has attracted a global summit on circular economy to the Guelph and Wellington region.