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Canadian actor Elliot Page posted a letter to Instagram where he came out as transgender and spoke up about transphobia n Dec. 1, Elliot Page took to Instagram and posted a letter explaining that he is transgender and uses he/they pronouns. “I feel lucky to be writing this. To […]
The University of Guelph has named Sharmilla Rasheed as its upcoming vice-president of finance and operations. Rasheed is currently vice-president of finance and information services and chief financial officer at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph. There, she is in charge of finance, environmental services, information technology, and risk and […]
The dinner is raising funds for GBHS’s #ChangeStartsNow education initiative s we near the end of a tumultuous year, special holiday meals can bring a source of comfort that many are craving. On Dec. 12, the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is hosting its fifth annual Caribbean Christmas dinner. The […]
From Nov. 15 to Nov. 21, the University of Guelph will keep the Métis flag raised in front of the University Centre to recognize and celebrate Métis Week, which coincided with Louis Riel Day on Nov. 16. “The week is devoted to remembering the sacrifices of the Métis who continue […]
Community supports in Guelph on adapting methods to help vulnerable communities during the pandemic he Ontario government describes domestic violence as “a pattern of behaviour used by one person to gain power and control over another person with whom they have or previously had an intimate relationship.” Most people think […]
Biden wins U.S. presidency with 290 electoral college votes; Trump defeated at 214 n Nov. 7, Joe Biden won the 2020 U.S. presidential election against President Donald Trump. “I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but unify. Who doesn’t see red states or blue states, but […]
Biden leading with 253 electoral college votes, while Trump sits at 214 illions of votes are still being counted two days after the U.S. presidential election, leaving a handful of key states up for grabs in an extremely close race. As of Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m. EDT, Biden […]
Guelph Legion makes plans for an online Nov. 11 ceremony in light of the current pandemic uring times of uncertainty, community engagement is needed more than ever. With Remembrance Day approaching, changes have been made to the organization of ceremonies in order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing […]
Traverse the Guelph Public Transit system for a full ride of Guelph art culture us stops throughout the City of Guelph are looking a lot more colourful these days, drawing attention to local art and scenery. Traverse is a self-guided outdoor art exhibition that allows spectators to walk throughout […]
First-year students can expect a virtual house call to check in on their well-being he University of Guelph’s House Calls program will look a little different this year, as it moves toward a more accommodating virtual format during the pandemic. The program, which has been running consistently for the past […]
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