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Guelph, ON – The Guelph-Wellington Everyone Counts 2021 Point-in-Time Count launches today. Volunteers and Agencies will be canvassing the streets and service agencies asking families and individuals experiencing homelessness about their history of homelessness and housing, and questions related to their overall health and wellbeing. This important information will provide a snapshot of homelessness in our community and will be used to target resources and track movement......
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ABOYNE – Immerse yourself in a world of colour in Spectrum, a new exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Opening October 16, 2021, Spectrum features never-before seen artifacts from the museum and archives collection in a stunning array of colours.
“This exhibit explores light and colour in a really fun way,” says Hailey Johnston, Curator. “Visitors will get to experiment with lights and filters to learn how different colours are made...
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GUELPH AND WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON - The County of Wellington’s Children’s Early Years Division is pleased to announce the rebranding of the professional supports and services provided to Child Care and Early Years Professionals working throughout the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington.
The newly branded Early Years Professional Resource Centre will continue to provide:
Professional learning opportunities
Resiliency skills training
Provision...
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WELLINGTON COUNTY/GUELPH - The Rural Romp, a fall-favourite event for many locals and visitors to Wellington County, is taking place in an extended format for another year. Instead of a one-day farm and food tour, Taste Real has lined up virtual events and in-person farm and food experiences for the public to explore until October 31.
The Taste Real website highlights popular fall outings, such as pumpkin patches, apple picking, and agri-tourism experiences available locally....
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WELLINGTON COUNTY - September 30th has become an important day in Canada. A new federal statutory holiday, today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30th has additional significance as Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we reflect on the devastating damage residential schools have caused to many Indigenous children and their families. It also reaffirms the universal truth that every child matters.
I want to pause and reflect on the actions the County...
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