GUELPH – Community organizer, harm reduction worker and volunteer Kate Nixon died on Dec. 29, at 23 years old, due to complications from cancer.
Kate Nixon
City of Guelph removes tents from downtown encampment, plants shrubs
GUELPH – People living in St. George’s Square were given notice late last month to remove their tents by 4pm on Nov. 13, but City of Guelph staff did not wait until the afternoon deadline to start dismantling and removing tents.
Jewish, interfaith groups held Oct. 7 community vigil
GUELPH – Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) and Interfaith Justice held a sombre vigil on Oct. 7
New Guelph bylaw sparks heated debate about where homeless people can pitch tents
GUELPH – A new bylaw, which is set to go into effect on Oct. 1 after final adoption on Sept. 10, regulates where and when “temporary structures” are permitted on city property.
Thousands raised at weekend event for Syrian, Turkish earthquake relief
GUELPH – A fundraiser here for Syrian and Turkish earthquake relief was a great success, raised thousands for the cause.
Guelph restaurant holding fundraiser for Syrian and Turkish earthquake relief
GUELPH - An upcoming fundraiser will support Syrian and Turkish earthquake relief.
Free course teaches people how to live better with less money
GUELPH – “Living Better on Less” helps participants learn how to get by with less money – a skill necessary for growing numbers of people as the cost of living continues to rise.