GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital has recognized local business leaders Linda Hasenfratz and Ed Newton for their community and charitable contributions, naming the couple the 2025 recipients of the foundation’s Inspirational Philanthropist Award.
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Gallery announces Middlebrook Prize call for submissions
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) has announced the call for submissions for the 2025 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
Cornerstone Christian School’s festive fundraiser
GUELPH – The small school yard at Cornerstone Christian School, at 108 Forest St. in Guelph, will be filled with lights and music every weekend until Christmas for a fundraiser the school has dubbed “the Lights at Cornerstone.”
Wellington Catholic District School Board kindergarten registration opens Jan. 6
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB)invites families to register their children for kindergarten beginning Jan. 6 for the 2025-26 school year.
Necklace stolen by child
GUELPH – City police are reminding people to be careful when interacting with strangers after a woman had her necklace stolen while providing directions to a child.
Exhibition celebrates Guelph-Wellington’s emerging artists
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council is inviting the public to this year’s Guelph Emerging Artist Mentorship Project Exhibition, Vanishing Points.
Women in Crisis marks 35th anniversary of Montreal Massacre
GUELPH – Remembering matters. Memorializing matters. And standing up against femicide really matters, said public educator Cindy McMann at the Dec. 6 vigil organized by Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
UGDSB updating policies on celebrations, naming schools
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking feedback on two policies.
University of Guelph’s Volunteer Connections releases annual Holiday Giving Guide
GUELPH – For a second year running, a group at the University of Guelph (U of G) has compiled a Holiday Giving Guide to connect people with organizations seeking donations and volunteers.
Russel Cox makes $3.45-million donation to Centre Wellington Community Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Randall Howard, chair of the Centre Wellington Community Foundation Board of Directors, announced a record-breaking single gift of $3.45 million from benefactor Russel Cox, a local business icon and philanthropist.