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Barbara Latkowski

Barbara Latkowski

Barbara graduated with a Masters degree in Journalism from Western University and has written for publications in northern British Columbia and southwestern Ontario. She has covered politics, arts and entertainment, health, education, sports, courts, social justice, and issues that matter to the community. Barbara joined GuelphToday as a freelance reporter in 2019 and came onboard as a full-time journalist at CambridgeToday in 2021

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Recent Work by Barbara

Guelph Grotto to celebrate women and climbing

Guelph Grotto to celebrate women and climbing

On March 31 at 8 p.m., the Guelph Grotto will host a Women's Adventure Film Tour that will highlight inclusion and equality of women in sport
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Remembering legendary Rockwood volunteer and advocate Joyce Hill

Remembering legendary Rockwood volunteer and advocate Joyce Hill

This edition of Journeys takes a look at the life well lived of Rockwood volunteer and community activist Joyce Hill
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'Alarming' number of tree species at risk: report

'Alarming' number of tree species at risk: report

'State of Canada's Trees' report indicates that of the 57 tree species at risk in Canada, half are considered to be of concern in terms of global conservation
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Celebrating a ‘walking’ legend, nurse and community volunteer

Celebrating a ‘walking’ legend, nurse and community volunteer

In this Journeys, we remember Nancy Steele, a longtime nurse at Guelph General who spent countless hours volunteering in town, but was best known by many as 'the walker'
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Former city councillor turns attention to global health issues

Former city councillor turns attention to global health issues

James Gordon to launch latest book, raise awareness of needed care in The Congo
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Better Food Co. supporting local food system with local chefs

Better Food Co. supporting local food system with local chefs

In this following up, we check in on the charitable food initiative Better Food Co., which uses local chefs to create to-go meals that support Hope House
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Just like dad: Maddie Mullin strikes gold at Canada Games

Just like dad: Maddie Mullin strikes gold at Canada Games

The daughter of Guelph Sports Hall of Famer Matt Mullin brought home a gold and two silver medals in para-Nordic skiing at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. earlier this month
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Housing scams inspire student cybersecurity club at U of G

Housing scams inspire student cybersecurity club at U of G

Local chapter of American-based Women in Cybersecurity founded by Keertana Madhaven
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Ukrainian newcomer to help host Fergus arts and crafts camp

Ukrainian newcomer to help host Fergus arts and crafts camp

Olena Mikhalchenkova and Katarina Zanelli from Fergus will host a Kids Arts and Crafts March Break Camp, featuring sewing, painting and some Ukrainian cooking
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Plants communicate with light signals, affect crop yield: Who knew?

Plants communicate with light signals, affect crop yield: Who knew?

A new theory developed by a University of Guelph researcher suggests that weeds can alter crop plant growth by affecting light signals used by crop plants, to communicate
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