Rooted

These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call our community home are made possible through the continued support of Nick FitzGibbon as part of our Community Leaders Program.

More to the forest than the trees for new Arboretum director (10 photos)

In this Rooted feature we celebrate 50 years of the Arboretum at the University of Guelph with a seasonal stroll and a visit with the new director Justine Richardson

Jan 29, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Enlisting crafts people to comfort rescued Australian animals

In this Rooted feature we talk to local crafts people who have mobilized to provide nests, pouches, blankets and other items to animals rescued from the wildfires in Australia

Jan 13, 2020 10:39 AM Read more >

Community Christmas party is still going after more than 30 years (17 photos)

In this Rooted feature we enjoy some good old-fashioned holiday spirit with students, staff and community groups from across the city during the St James Children’s Christmas Party

Dec 16, 2019 1:45 PM Read more >

The bridge that spans generations

In this Rooted feature we span time and space with a historic stroll over Speed River on the Heffernan Street Footbridge

Dec 10, 2019 8:00 PM Read more >

South end library getting creative with its space

The new Makerspace/Tech Hub at the branch that opens in January will give people a space to do some hands-on creating

Dec 4, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Understanding wrongs and seeking justice for First Nations

Dublin United Church series is part of November's Treaty Recognition Week

Nov 19, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

A fountain of pride, patriotism and progress

In this Rooted feature we visit the I.O.D.E. Fountain across from the Guelph Public Library and talk with retired journalist Helen Brimmell about the significance it holds for women in the community

Nov 16, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

A parade of pumpkins at the 2019 Pumpkin Promenade (16 photos)

The annual Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group's Pumpkin Promenade was a huge success

Nov 2, 2019 2:41 PM Read more >

The ghosts of Guelph’s first jail and gallows (14 photos)

In this Rooted feature we take a haunting walk through Guelph’s dark and captivating history at the site of the old Guelph jail

Oct 31, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group gets down to carving some pumpkins (10 photos)

Neighbourhood group offers a variety of services and activities for 5,000 families in east Guelph

Oct 21, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

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