GUELPH – Representatives from Wellington County, the City of Guelph, the federal government and various social services organization gathered on Feb. 19 to celebrate the official opening of the 65 Delhi St. Transitional Hous
Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield
Federal government provides $1.74 million to continue youth employment program
GUELPH – A local organization that provides employment supports and resources to people looking for work is getting a boost from the federal government to help marginalized youth.
Federal government provides funding for New Horizons for Seniors program
GUELPH – The federal government is investing $125,503 for seven community-based projects in Guelph – projects that will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected in their community.
Pro-Palestine protestors call on MPs, U of G for arms embargo, divestment
GUELPH – About 75 people protested in the rain in front of Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield’s office on June 7, calling for a ceasefire, an end to the siege, occupation, and genocide in Gaza, and a two-way weapons embargo between Canada and Israel.
Nominations open for next federal Liberal candidate in Guelph
GUELPH – The Liberal Party of Canada has opened the federal Liberal nomination for Guelph, signalling the period during which individuals interested in seeking the nomination can formally put their names forward.
Guelph, Wellington organizations receive federal funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, announced federal funding for 38 local organizations on Friday.
Three local programs receive federal funding to increase support for substance users
GUELPH – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $1.8 million in federal funding for three projects in Guelph through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
‘Kween’ to represent Guelph in Canadian National Miss Pageant
GUELPH – It’s more than a beauty pageant. 'Kween', the former executive director of the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS), will be representing Guelph in the Canadian National Miss Pageant in August.
Longfield announces he won’t run again
GUELPH – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield has announced he won’t be running for office in the next federal election.
Federal government provides funding for community-based projects for seniors
GUELPH – Seniors make valuable contributions to their families, communities, and workplaces.
Longfield elected chair of Standing Committee on Science and Research
OTTAWA – The Standing Committee on Science and Research elected Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield as its new chair.
Government says budget will help Canadians in difficult times; Chong calls it ‘terrible plan’
OTTAWA – One local MP calls it “fiscal fantasy,” but Liberal officials say the federal budget unveiled last week includes vital programs to help Canadians, including initiatives to address health/dental care and affordability.
Federal government funding to help independent book sellers
GUELPH - The government of Canada will provide $156,575 to the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association (CIBA) to increase its ability to sell books online across Canada in 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Federal government invests over $66,000 to enhance community infrastructure, tourism in Guelph
GUELPH – Community infrastructure and tourism is at the heart of local communities, bringing together residents and visitors alike, while supporting local businesses, jobs and economies.
County officials participate in housing, homelessness meeting with Trudeau
KITCHENER - Wellington County and Guelph officials participated in a roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on homelessness and housing issues on Aug. 30.