MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes this time of year.
Wellington County
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.
County approves 2024 budget with 4.6% tax levy increase
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved a 2024 budget with a 4.6% increase to the local tax levy. The increase will cost residential taxpayers $30 for each $100,000 increment of their home's valuation.
‘Let’s have a family party’ for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Library branches in Wellington County and Guelph are hosting events on Jan. 27 for the 25th anniversary of Family Literacy Day.
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.
Poverty Task Force calling for improved income policies to address food insecurity crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new campaign is informing the community about the harsh realities of food insecurity in Guelph and Wellington County.
‘Let’s Talk’: CMHA offers tips on how to be part of change
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 2024 Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign, “Let’s change this,” highlights the mental health crisis in Canada and issued a collective call to action and change, on Jan. 24 and every day.
Close to home
For generations of Wellington County residents, a smash and grab at a local retailer hit close to home.
Victory
The best defence is a good offence, they say, so this is my defence for why I placed third-last in my inaugural NFL Pool contest: I had no idea what I was doing.
