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These stories about local people previously featured in the news are made possible through the continued support of Dietrich Law as part of our Community Leaders Program.

From forges to foundries: Guelph's working class history

From forges to foundries: Guelph's working class history

In this Following Up feature we talk to local historian Bonnie Durtnall about her latest book Labouring All Our Lives and how Guelph’s working class helped shape the city we know today
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The Albion expected to reopen early in the new year

The Albion expected to reopen early in the new year

‘I can’t stress enough just how dilapidated the building was,’ says new owner
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After soaring sales, Lost Aviator Coffee Company lands at new location in The Ward

After soaring sales, Lost Aviator Coffee Company lands at new location in The Ward

The coffee bar and retail store is looking to be a 'community hub' within the Ward
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Adventure group brings yoga poses back to local trails

Adventure group brings yoga poses back to local trails

'We love to hike, we love to get out there, but we really try to enjoy the journey'
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Guelph Guild of Storytellers embrace technology to help spread the words

Guelph Guild of Storytellers embrace technology to help spread the words

Performances take place the first Wednesday of the month
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Keeping up with the 'Life of the Party'

Keeping up with the 'Life of the Party'

In this Following Up feature we take a retrospective tour with singer-songwriter Alanna Gurr and hear about the challenges of making a record during the pandemic
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UofG swimmer completes 30-km fundraising swim in a pool

UofG swimmer completes 30-km fundraising swim in a pool

Coralee Allaert planned to cross Lake Erie this summer, but that was called off due to poor weather conditions
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A decade of locating missing persons, Project Lifesaver lauded with 26 successful uses

A decade of locating missing persons, Project Lifesaver lauded with 26 successful uses

Victim Services Wellington has lauded Project Lifesaver with the successful rescue of 26 people since its launch in Wellington County in 2011
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Guelph consumption and treatment site is saving and improving lives, say health officials

Guelph consumption and treatment site is saving and improving lives, say health officials

Site saw 5,500 visits from 185 people in its first year, with 49 overdoses reversed
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After receiving fines from hosting concert, Guelph musician still looking to give to community

After receiving fines from hosting concert, Guelph musician still looking to give to community

'I'm not going to have the music playing very loud, it’s not like there’s going to be a big band playing there,' says Monty Greig of his event planned for Halloween night
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