Following Up

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.

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

Oct 26, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

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

Oct 18, 2021 8:00 PM Read more >

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

Oct 14, 2021 8:00 PM Read more >

'Things are looking up' as Guelph author releases second book for children's cancer fundraiser

Scherer said he hopes to raise $10,000 by June 2022 in book sales and get a major publishing deal

Oct 12, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

Sewing group puts mask scraps to good use in Our Vibrant Village art

EmPower Sewing group used scrap materials from sewing face masks to create the Our Vibrant Village Quilt, which is on display at the Guelph Museums

Oct 10, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Guelph-based firm takes next step in making take-out more environmentally friendly

A Friendlier Company has raised over $500,000 that will go toward rapid acceleration and continuously providing sustainable takeout food containers to restaurants

Sep 22, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

CMHA WW releases mental health tips for children as they get back to school

These tips include developing routines, encouraging safe social connections and becoming re-acquainted with the school

Sep 14, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Aiming for a new high

In this Following Up feature we catch up with recovering addict and medal-winning athlete Steve Baldamus as he trains for new challenges on and off the field

Sep 8, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

James Gordon's latest creation combines music and literature

The Ark of The Oven Mitt by James Gordon has a soundtrack that allows readers to go on tour with the fictional travelling band Miles & Myles

Aug 29, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Mental health of WCDSB students grows with wellness gardens

'This has been really out of the box on how we provide traditional mental health interventions,' says mental health lead for the board

Aug 18, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >

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