GUELPH – Aimed at enticing more young people and the next generation of leaders in the Guelph community to give, a sold-out Royal Reach event on May 6 raised double what the total raised a year before – $60,000 and counting.
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GRCA takes next steps in managing Niska Land Holdings property
GUELPH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has completed a draft management plan for the Niska Land Holdings property on Niska Road here.
Donation serves to mothers in need
Serving mothers – On April 22, members of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) and Knights of Columbus Council 15333 hosted a presentation by Michael House executive director Karen Kamphuis, centre.
Wellington Heights Secondary School Vocal Club performs at UGDSB system leaders meeting
Vocal Club -The Wellington Heights Secondary School Vocal Club performed Let It Be by the Beatles at the Upper Grand District School Board system leaders meeting on May 11 at the Grand Guelph Banquet and Event Centre.
Ontario’s first sim racing lounge is in Guelph
GUELPH – Ontario’s first simulation racing lounge has opened downtown here.
Man committed ‘indecent act’ near day care centre
GUELPH – The Guelph Police Service is investigating after reports of a male committing an indecent act near a day care centre.
Health coalition names voting stations for health care referendum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph and District Health Coalition has arranged a number of voting stations as it plans, along with the Ontario Health Coalition, to hold a referendum on the state of Ontario’s health care system.
Group holding events in Guelph for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
GUELPH – May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the newly formed Recovery Speaking Initiative is holding a week’s worth of activities May 17 to 20.
Do you want Ontario’s hospitals to be privatized?
GUELPH – Do you want Ontario’s hospitals and health clinics to be privatized? The Guelph and District Health Coalition wants to know and is holding a referendum on May 26 and 27.
CMHA used $110,400 grant to train staff on suicide prevention, compassion fatigue
GUELPH – The Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) has used $110,400 in funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to train its staff and volunteers for the realities of today.