GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has official records of less than 60 incidents of hate directed against 2SLGBTQIA+ students and staff from November 2022 to December 2023, but UGDSB spokesperson said most incidents are going unreported.
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Bishop Macdonell’s International Baccalaureate students graduate with two diplomas
GUELPH – Students who graduate from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program at Bishop Macdonell receive two diplomas: a regular Ontario Secondary School Diploma as well as a globally recognized IB diploma.
Erin Legion donated over $70,000 to community, veteran organizations in 2023
ERIN – Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 442 took part in a “Breakfast with Santa” event on Dec. 16 at the Erin Legion.
Poverty Task Force calling for improved income policies to address food insecurity crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new campaign is informing the community about the harsh realities of food insecurity in Guelph and Wellington County.
Pancake supper at St. James
FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church in Fergus is holding a pancake supper.
Free skating on Family Day
FERGUS – Two local businesses are sponsoring free public skating sessions at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Family Day.
Black Tie Bingo adds second venue to increase access, add choice for patrons
GUELPH – The 28th annual Black Tie Bingo fundraising gala in support of Guelph General Hospital, presented by Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union, has expanded this year, offering a new choice for patrons.
UGDSB appoints trustees to committees, approves director’s performance appraisal
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) held a board meeting on Jan. 16.
New dementia resource consultant launched at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has added a new role to the emergency department specifically designed to support community members who live with dementia or who care for someone living with dementia.
‘Let’s Talk’: CMHA offers tips on how to be part of change
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 2024 Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign, “Let’s change this,” highlights the mental health crisis in Canada and issued a collective call to action and change, on Jan. 24 and every day.
Police Beat: Pickups Stolen
ERIN – Police are reminding drivers to take precautions after pickup trucks were stolen in Hillsburgh and Erin on Jan. 13.
Sledders show up for Snowfall
ABOYNE - Recent snowfall had the hills at the Wellington County Museum and Archives in great shape for winter fun.
Erin District High School students presented Beyond the Canvas art show at Alton Mill
ALTON – Grade 12 visual arts students from Erin District High School have been hard at work since September producing a thematic body of artwork.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces cast and crew of Footloose production
ST. JACOBS – Everybody get ready to “cut loose”!
Cantabile Strings coming to Melville Church Feb. 11
FERGUS - The next Gallery Concert at Melville United Church is set for Feb. 11 and features the Cantabile Strings.