Author Archives: Rob Dutton
UGDSB LAUNCHES BRAND NEW MENTAL HEALTH WEBSITE FOR PARENTS
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) recognizes that being a parent in the best of times is already a challenging job, but add in the obstacles brought on by the pandemic, and that can make s...
Mar 02, 2021 The Upper Grand District School Board has launched a new parent website focusing on mental health. Photo from: UGDSB parent website
FERGUS SET TO GET A MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES SITE FOR YOUTH
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is bringing a youth mental health and support services site to Fergus. It is the pilot for CMHA WW's Integrated Youth Services Netw...
Mar 01, 2021 Cyndy Forsyth, director of the IYSN applauds Skyline and other organizations that have offered to support the mental health and support services site in Fergus, Ontario. Photo from: IYSN Facebook page.
NOMINATIONS OPEN UP FOR UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD'S EVERYDAY HERO AWARD
March 1, 2021 GUELPH, Ontario - The nomination period for the 2020-2021 Everyday Hero Awards is here. This year more than ever, we know that our school communities would not be the same without the am...
Mar 01, 2021 Photo via UGDSB Twitter page.
Swap Talk Guests March 2 nd
Sarah Bowers brings us updates from Crime Stoppers - Andy Speers tells us about a new community venture. Waddies, WHAT!, Waddis not just a game but part of our heritage.
Mar 01, 2021
SAFE COMMUNITIES WC SHARES HOW SENIORS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST FALLS
We are almost in the month of March, but Safe Communities Wellington County is still raising awareness about February being fall prevention month in the county. According to Safe Communities Wellingto...
Feb 26, 2021 Safe Communities Wellington County is raising awareness about February being fall prevention month in the county. Photo from: Safe Communities WC
ONTARIO TAKES ACTION TO IMPROVE CHILD CARE
News Release February 26, 2021 TORONTO - The Ontario government announced regulatory amendments that support working families and improve the child care and early years sector and advance the province...
Feb 26, 2021 File photo of Ontario's Minister of Education Stephen Lecce.
FCSSGW RECEIVE FUNDING TO HELP PREVENT, REDUCE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
A grant from the Safer + Stronger Grants program of the Canadian Women's Foundation will allow Family Counselling Support Services for Guelph Wellington (FCSSGW) to partner with Victim Services Wellin...
Feb 25, 2021 Family Counselling Support Services for Guelph-Wellington have received funding to help address, prevent, and reduce gender-based violence in Guelph-Wellington. Photo from: Pxhere.
ONTARIO PROPOSES SOME CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL ELECTION LAWS
MEDIA RELEASE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TORONTO - The Ontario government is taking steps to make it easier and safer for people to vote, become a candidate and protect provincial elections against outside in...
Feb 25, 2021 (stock photo)
WELLINGTON TERRACE LTCH NEIGHBOURHOOD IN OUTBREAK STATUS
MEDIA RELEASE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON ABOYNE, ON - Last night, Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home was informed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), that an essential caregiver for a r...
Feb 25, 2021 photo by Austin Cardinell
WELLINGTON YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TEAM UP TO PRESENT TALK ABOUT ONLINE RELATIONSHIP SCAMS
The Main Place Youth Centre in Erin has partnered with the BHive in Fergus as well as the Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) to create virtual online safety presentations. These bi-weekly presen...
Feb 24, 2021 The Main Place Youth Centre in Erin has partnered with the BHive in Fergus as well as the Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) to create virtual online safety presentations. Photo from: Wellington County OPP
