GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two respected local charities that are helping kids get enough food to eat will merge their operations in an effort to better address the growing community food insecurity crisis.
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Police beat: Man charged after elderly pedestrian hit by vehicle
HARRISTON – A local man is charged with careless driving after an elderly pedestrian was hit by a vehicle here this spring.
Guelph Hospital and Rotary to receive $190,000 after hundreds ride across Guelph-Wellington
GUELPH – The 11th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. and Scotiabank welcomed a record-breaking 780 riders, according to officials.
Link Up with Duff’s event raises $13,000 for charities
PUSLINCH – The annual Link Up with Duff’s Fun Day with A Purpose was held on May 25.
U of G’s ‘People’s Plaza for Palestine’ set to decamp by July 15
GUELPH – For over seven weeks, students have camped at the University of Guelph (U of G), where dozens of tents are set up within a barricade cloaked in flags and banners. But by July 15, the encampment is set to disappear.
Salem man Terry Copp appointed to Order of Canada
SALEM – Terry Copp found his niche studying Canadian military history and through his storied career, changed attitudes and perceptions about Canada’s involvement and contributions in the Second World War. Copp has been appointed as a member of the Order of Canada.
Future of UGDSB International Baccalaureate program up in the air
GUELPH – Students in Guelph and Wellington County can earn internationally-recognized diplomas through an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. But IB’s future in the Upper Grand District School Board is uncertain.
Minto residents receive anti-Pride flyer in mail
MINTO – June has come and gone, but that hasn't stopped a group of “concerned citizens” from campaigning against Pride Month celebrations and displays – and even the Minto Pride committee.
Senior Citizen Hall gets ‘new lease on life’ thanks to Arthur Optimist Club
ARTHUR – The Arthur Seniors Club is staying put at the Senior Citizen Hall thanks to the Arthur Optimist Club.
He’s gone bananas for business
ELORA – You know you’re an entrepreneur when you see a product on Shark Tank, seek it out and use it to create your own successful business. And so it was for Kai Jiwa, who saw the product Banana Loca on the popular TV show, bought it and immediately saw a way to make money with it.
Fergus early childhood educator finds inspiration in following children’s lead
FERGUS – Barbara Henneberry has now been in the field of early childhood education for 38 years, and this year she received a special honour for her work: a Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
Centre Wellington opens first disc golf course in Fergus
FERGUS – The Township of Centre Wellington opened the first disc golf course in the municipality on July 4 on the grounds behind the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Bike ride through Guelph/Eramosa, Puslinch raised funds for Gazans
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Bikers cycled through Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, and Puslinch on June 30 to raise money for families in Gaza.
Province set to spend $16 million over three years to manage invasive plants
ONTARIO – Invasive plants are non-native species that cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health.
Wellington County signs lease to shelter homeless at former Guelph retirement residence
GUELPH – People experiencing homelessness who have been living in a hotel in the north end of Guelph will be moving to a former retirement home closer to downtown, following a decision by county council.