Tag: Wellington County

RECAP: Social Services Catches Up on Various Files After Missing Feb. Meeting

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There was no Social Services Committee at Wellington County in February, so there was quite a bit to catch up on for March. Almost all matters of the committee got a moment in the spotlight from the ongoing issues with offload delays the hospital to the ongoing efforts to keep up with the County’s social services demands. There was a lot of information, so let’s recap what happened at the meeting with the links provided below… Continue reading “RECAP: Social Services Catches Up on Various Files After Missing Feb. Meeting” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #363 – The Future of Our Food Future

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It was about this time back in 2019 that Guelph and Wellington County were announced as the winners of the Smart Cities Challenge. The challenge was to develop a circular food economy that was going to reduce food waste, promote sustainable food development, and increase access to nutritious food and produce. By many metrics, the project has been a success, so what happens when the funds run out this year? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #363 – The Future of Our Food Future” →

MEETING PREVIEW: County Social Services Meeting for March 8, 2023

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After taking a month off, the Social Service Committee of Wellington County meets again with a new and interesting agenda that will cover new and concerning stats from Paramedic Service, new funding models to support social housing, and new information about the current slate of new housing projects, the expansion of childcare, and the potential renovation of the social services office. Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: County Social Services Meeting for March 8, 2023” →

RECAP: Social Services Gets A Look at the Future of 65 Delhi Street

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January’s Social Service committee meeting at the County of Wellington covered a lot of ground, but the most ground was saved for a sneak peak at the redevelopment of 65 Delhi Street into Guelph’s latest transition and supportive housing project. Along with that, the committee also heard about the paramedic response to last month’s winter storm, changes coming in the 2023 budget, and childcare user fees! Continue reading “RECAP: Social Services Gets A Look at the Future of 65 Delhi Street” →

MEETING PREVIEW: County Social Services Meeting for January 11, 2023

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This month’s Social Services Committee meeting at Wellington County, the first for 2023, looks to be very informative indeed. There will be an update about a key housing project, some 2023 budget talk, an update about the changing costs of childcare, and a report about last month’s holiday winter storm. A big agenda for the initial meeting of the year, and the first post-election turnover. Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: County Social Services Meeting for January 11, 2023” →

CITY PAGES: Remembrance Day, Lifeguards, and Community Grant Applications

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The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…? Continue reading “CITY PAGES: Remembrance Day, Lifeguards, and Community Grant Applications” →

CITY PAGES: Tech Day, Poster Winners, and Search and Rescue Training

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The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…? Continue reading “CITY PAGES: Tech Day, Poster Winners, and Search and Rescue Training” →

CITY PAGES: Habitat Bonds, Community Gardens, and More Smart Cities Work

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The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…? Continue reading “CITY PAGES: Habitat Bonds, Community Gardens, and More Smart Cities Work” →

RECAP: Wellington County Social Services Committee Meeting – September 14, 2022

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After an emergency meeting in July, the Social Services Committee of Wellington County held their regular September meeting in their usual place, the Guthrie Room at the Administrative Building. Topics included more funding to provide more service through Royal City Mission, the continued offloading crunch at Guelph General Hospital and developments around $10/day childcare in the region. Let’s dive into the recap… Continue reading “RECAP: Wellington County Social Services Committee Meeting – September 14, 2022” →

CITY PAGES: Fall Rec Programs, Bridge EA, and Help For Pets in Need

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The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…? Continue reading “CITY PAGES: Fall Rec Programs, Bridge EA, and Help For Pets in Need” →