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.
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The Universtiy of Guelph Arboretum recognized for conserving Ontario’s natural history
GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s Arboretum has been honoured for conserving Ontario’s natural history.
Police beat: Woman steals $400 worth of products
ELORA – Police are again looking for help to catch a shoplifter, but won’t say where the incident occurred.
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.
Legal clinic offers free support to 2SLGBTQIA+ people with name and gender marker changes
GUELPH – Transgender people changing names or gender markers can get free support from the Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County.
Royal Reach gala raises $90k for mental health services in Guelph
GUELPH – With the help of a sold-out crowd, this year’s Royal Reach fundraising gala brought in more than $90,000 to support mental health services for local children and youth.
Hillside named small festival of the year
GUELPH – Hillside Festival won “Small Festival of the Year” at the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards on June 4, as part of Canadian Music Week.
Work by Guelph Correctional Centre inmate featured in AGG exhibit
GUELPH – Work by the late Anishinaabe artist Richard Bedwash, created while he was incarcerated at the Guelph Correctional Centre, is the focus of a new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Guelph.
Cargill workers still on strike
GUELPH – A striking worker walks along Watson Parkway on June 11 to join fellow workers on the picket line at Cargill’s beef processing facility on Dunlop Drive in Guelph.
Humane Society walk nets $62,000
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society raised $62,314 to support care for vulnerable animals in Guelph and Wellington County during its second annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon on July 2, with 246 walkers and 80 dogs showing up.