Guelph schools in ‘good state of repair’ compared to others in the province
A new report released by the Financial Accountability Office shows that while 37 per cent of schools across Ontario are below a state of good repair, Guelph schools are in better condition than many others. READ FULL STORY HERE.
U of G opposes heritage designation that has ‘no purpose’
City council agreed to heritage designation and demolition for the University of Guelph's conservatory. Now, the university is questioning why designation is required at all. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Development plan submitted for former east end Loblaw site
The 115 Watson Pkwy. N. site could see 1,129 housing units built, including four apartment buildings ranging between nine and 14 storeys tall, around 100 townhouses, as well as commercial space, trails and a park. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Former national boccia champ bringing sport to Guelph
Recently retired boccia player Giovanni De Sero has launched Royal City Boccia Rollers, a new boccia program in Guelph that begins in January, open to all bodies and abilities. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Local eye doctors reduce waste with contact lens recycling program
Contact lens users can drop off their traditionally unrecyclable disposable contact lenses and their packaging to participating eye doctor locations to be recycled at no cost as part of a new program aimed at reducing waste. READ FULL STORY HERE.
A look inside Guelph's family focused shelters
A Guelph woman shares her experience staying at Guelph’s family-focused shelters with her partner and three children over the holidays, and their struggles to find housing. READ FULL STORY HERE.
Low income women and gender diverse people represented in business
Guelph’s 10C is offering a new free program for women and gender diverse people who have an interest in entrepreneurship, with an additional focus on those living in low-income households. READ FULL STORY HERE.
