GUELPH - The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) at the University of Guelph announced the lineup for the fourth annual edition of their 24-hour festival of improvised arts: IF 2023.
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Federal government invests in workplace support for disabled people
GUELPH – On Sept. 15 Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield announced $900,000 in funding for Second Chance under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF) to support the Women2Work project in Guelph and Wellington.
Over $500,000 in Digital Main Street grants have helped local businesses
GUELPH – Business Centre Guelph-Wellington has reached a milestone with the Digital Main Street program in awarding over 200 Digital Transformation Grants (DTG) to brick-and-mortar small businesses to help them enhance their online presence and better adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Budget pressure expected to push up county tax increases
GUELPH – Wellington County residents may want to brace themselves for an above-normal tax increase next year. The county budget is under more pressure than previously understood, councillors learned during a three-hour special budget meeting on Oct. 5.
Facing $3-million deficit, Community Living intends to close day programs, lay off staff
GUELPH – Community Living Guelph Wellington is facing a $3million deficit and plans to close some of its day programs and lay off staff if the province doesn’t provide an infusion of cash.
Guelph-Wellington Basketeers back to support Women in Crisis
GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Basketeers are returning again this holiday season to support Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC).
Award-winning rock trio to make Guelph debut
GUELPH — Live music is back and there’s no shortage of bands vying for performance slots to play to fervent music fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting this moment.
Police beat: Guelph/Eramosa woman faces drug, weapon charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Guelph/Eramosa woman is facing drug, weapon and impaired driving charges, among others, after trying to evade police here recently.
United Way re-launches volunteer portal
GUELPH – The local volunteer portal, formally operated by PIN, has re-launched with United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.
UGDSB will appoint, not elect, new Orangeville trustee
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is accepting applications for a new Orangeville trustee. Kenn Manzerolle, the former Orangeville trustee, announced his resignation during the UGDSB on Sept. 12.