GUELPH 鈥� The River Run Centre was abuzz with excitement on Jan. 18, with hundreds of people dressed in their formal best to support a student-run fundraiser for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation, and the Beyond Borders program.聽聽
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Unions blame provincial funding, board changes for UGDSB鈥檚 financial strains
GUELPH 鈥� Upper Grand District School Board director Peter Sovran says the board is facing financial pressure and he has pointed to staff absences as a cause. But union officials say the problem is inadequate funding and overworked, under-resourced educators.
Beyond Borders gala set for Jan 18, students aim to raise over $132,000
GUELPH 鈥撀燭he Beyond Borders Redefine Gala is set for 6pm on Jan. 18 at the River Run Centre in Guelph, and will raise funds for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Make Your Mark Foundation and the Beyond Borders program.
UGDSB discretionary spending totalled $77,000 in 2023-24
GUELPH 鈥� During the 2023-24 school year, the UGDSB spent almost $77,000 on conference fees and related accommodation and travel expenses, including trips to California and Texas for artificial intelligence (AI)-related conferences.聽 聽
Viruses returning to historic levels: public health
GUELPH 鈥� After a lull during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, public health officials are reporting that viruses, including the flu and RSV, are returning to historic levels.
Medical officer of health reflects on COVID-19 pandemic five years after it began
GUELPH 鈥� Just before Christmas in 2019, Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, was briefed about a new virus that was spreading in China.
Local United Way campaign calls for community support
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥� Starting from zero and working their way up, United Way looks to raise millions of dollars each year to support community partners.
Report: it costs $315 per week to feed family of four
GUELPH 鈥� The average family of four can eat a nutritious diet for $315 per week, according to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health monitoring of food affordability report that was presented to the board of health on Dec. 4.
Public health submits balanced budget for 2025
GUELPH 鈥� The board of health has approved the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health budget for 2025.
Public health concerned about youth gambling
GUELPH 鈥� Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned that some youths in the region are developing problems with gambling. It鈥檚 occupying their mind space, affecting their relationships and, in some cases, is getting youth into debt.