GUELPH – Summer Lectures Club is a non-profit, independent organization operated by a group of volunteers who arrange lectures by people from all walks of life.
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Ammoye to perform at River Run Centre
GUELPH – Seven-time JUNO nominee Ammoye will be performing at the Guelph River Run Theatre March 28 at 8pm.
University of Guelph accused of breaking promises in favour of making money
PUSLINCH – The University of Guelph is coming under fire in Puslinch for the way it has managed its Mill Creek aggregate pit it. Opponents say the university has stretched extraction of the pit to its limits and has disregarded promises made to the community. The university denies those claims.
High school students record vocals at Metalworks Studio
MISSISSAUGA – On May 5, Music Monday, high school students from the Upper Grand District School Board are set to perform live at Metalworks, a world renowned recording studio.
City of Guelph receives $500,000 from FCM for circular food economy
GUELPH – Guelph has received a $500,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund to reduce food waste.
International Women’s Day celebration shows ‘joy is resistance’
GUELPH – International Women’s Day is an annual celebration on March 8 that pushes for women’s rights and honours their achievements.
Guidelines for safe alcohol consumption have changed
GUELPH – There’s new guidance about alcohol consumption and how it affects health – and a recent public health survey suggests many people aren’t aware of the risks.
Public health urges people to get measles vaccine; virus circulating in region
GUELPH – Measles has become rare in Ontario since a vaccine was developed in 1970 – until recently that is. Now there are cases in Ontario – one in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph – and that’s cause for concern, the region's medical officer of health told the board of health on March 5.
Erin student Jack Santos recognized for contributions to school community
GUELPH – Erin’s St. John Brebeuf Catholic School chose Grade 8 student Jack Santos as this year’s recipient of its VIP Award.
UGDSB takes steps to divest from American suppliers
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has passed a policy to avoid purchasing from American suppliers whenever possible.