WELLINGTON COUNTY – Another Earth Day, another lockdown. What’s a person to do?
Bereaved Families of Ontario in urgent need of peer support facilitators
KITCHENER - One of Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region’s (BFO-MR) core programs is in a precarious position as the grief support organization is experiencing an urgent need for peer volunteer facilitators.
GRCA parks opening early to ‘support mental health, well-being’ of residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This week the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will open its parks early for limited day use. Effective April 23, all GRCA parks, with the exception of Elora Quarry, will open – about one week ahead of the previously-scheduled May 1 opening date.
MP John Nater opens debate on bill to protect vulnerable Canadians
OTTAWA – The bill, originally introduced by Nater in January 2019 and re-introduced in February 2020, proposes to enhance protections from sexual exploitation for young people and Canadians living with disabilities.
OPP, Guelph Police statements suggest differing enforcement policies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph Police officials say Guelph officers will not conduct random vehicle or person stops despite having newly-granted powers to do so. However, it remains a little more unclear what the plan is for OPP officers in Wellington County – or across the province for that matter.
Smart Cities receives $5 million in federal funding for ‘Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad’
GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities project has received nearly $5 million in federal funding to advance its circular economy aspirations by creating a test platform and accelerator.
Local school boards receive $13 million for infrastructure upgrades
TORONTO – Local schools will receive about $13 million in federal/provincial funding to upgrade infrastructure and protect against COVID-19.
MPP Mike Schreiner will be 2022 Guelph Green Party candidate
GUELPH - Mike Schreiner was recently chosen to be the Green Party of Ontario candidate for Guelph for the 2022 election.
Save Our Water holding public Zoom session
ELORA - The local organization Save our Water is holding a Zoom session on April 22 to update the community on the local water situation.
Suspect arrested after ditching stolen vehicle: police
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On April 11 at about 10:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Wellington Road 26 near Sideroad 15.
Cats Anonymous seeking donations
EAST GARAFRAXA - Cats Anonymous Rescue and Adoption hasn’t been able to hold regular major fundraisers this past year because of the pandemic, so it has started an online campaign to raise money for the kittens that have come to its care.
Male trauma program has positive results
GUELPH – Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington’s (FCSSGW) is calling its male trauma program a success.
Black Tie Bingo virtual gala raises $261,850 for Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – The 25th annual Black Tie Bingo, presented by The Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union, took place March 13 as a virtual gala that was live streamed from The Grand Guelph to 369 guests.
Guelph Little Theatre seeking submissions for anthology
GUELPH - Do you have a story you’d like to share about how Guelph Little Theatre (GLT) has enriched your life?
Two plans for 2Rivers Festival:Organizers ready for online or in-person event
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers will once again be hosting the 2Rivers Festival through May and June.