Throwdown Collective visits The Royal City Toronto-based contemporary dance troupe Throwdown Collective performed at the Guelph Dance Festival between May 31 and June 4. The pieces were performed in an intimate studio setting with a packed audience. Throwdown Collective formed in 2008 and is made up of three dancers: Zhenya […]
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International Sex Workers Day raises awareness with goodie bags
Interviewing Sarah Wilmer, chair of Sex Workers Ally Group Guelph/Wellington The Sex Workers Ally Group Guelph/Wellington (SWAG) celebrated International Sex Workers Day on June 2 by giving out goodie bags in Guelph. Sex work is the “consensual exchange of sexual services between adults for money or goods,” according to The […]
The Royal City Roller Girls start a Royal Brawl at Centennial Arena
Seven teams, five leagues, one roller derby tournament The Royal City Roller Girls (RCRG) hosted the Royal Brawl at Centennial Arena in Guelph. The roller derby tournament ran May 12 and 13, with seven teams from five leagues playing seven games. Royal Brawl is the first major tournament the RCRG […]
Hospice Wellington raises $107,600 with a chic fashion event
Runway features models, hairstylists, and firefighters, oh my! Runway, a signature fashion event from Hospice Wellington, was held at the Hanlon Convention Centre on May 6. The event included a number of fundraising efforts for Hospice Wellington, an end-of-life residence in Guelph. Hospice Wellington serves the community by providing programs […]
Guelph Y honours 30 local women with a charity gala
22nd Women of Distinction Gala held at the River Run Centre The 22nd annual Guelph Women of Distinction Gala was held on May 4 at the River Run Centre. The event honoured local women and fundraised for Guelph Y programs: Teenage Parents Program (TAPPs), Power of Being a Girl, and […]
U of G alumna produces a sexy variety show to support the elderly
Photographer Vanessa Tignanelli raises funds for The Gambia, Africa Photographers Without Borders (PWB) selected University of Guelph alumna Vanessa Tignanelli to help improve the lives of elderly people in The Gambia, Africa. Tignanelli recently hosted a benefit variety show at The eBar to raise funds for the project, which supports […]
Return of the SlutWalk
Rally aims to reclaim power and challenge rape culture “S! L! U! T! You are not the boss of me!” This was one of many chants heard throughout downtown Guelph on April 2 as approximately 100 people marched through the streets in support of SlutWalk 2017. After a two-year hiatus, […]
Rogers Hometown Hockey takes Guelph by storm
Fan experience takes over Market Square Rogers Hometown Hockey came to Guelph this past weekend, achieving its goal of bringing community and hockey together. The event took over Carden Street, Wilson Street, and Market Square with a variety of booths set up. Throughout the weekend, there were many family-friendly activities […]
Community-based research on display downtown Guelph
Event connects University researchers with the local community The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) hosted an event called What We Know: Research and Insight on Guelph Wellington at Old Quebec Street Mall on Mar. 1. The event included 49 poster presentations highlighting research based within the community. From free-roaming cats […]
She’s Got Game gala highlights the impact of women in sports
Fundraising event aims to close the gap between the support for men’s and women’s sports As an initiative to raise money for scholarships awarded to Gryphon women varsity players, the second annual She’s Got Game gala was held at Cutten Fields on Feb. 18. The gala also aimed to celebrate […]
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