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6 days ago | 
baytoday.ca | Barbara Latkowski
Can we live without bees? A vital part of natural ecosystems, bees play a critical role in food production. But in recent years, these vital insects, as well as many other pollinators, are in decline. A recent report co-authored by Canadian researcher John Klymko, a scientist at the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre in Sackville, N.B., warns more than one-fifth of pollinator species studied in North America are at risk of extinction.
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1 week ago | 
elorafergustoday.com | Barbara Latkowski
The power of a smile can go a long way.
Kay Ayres of Mount Forest would know. The dedicated volunteer spreads cheer throughout all her volunteer efforts, driven to make a difference wherever she can.
“There are so many people who volunteer and do marvellous things. But really, I just do what I enjoy. This is what I get a kick out of."
Much of that includes helping other fellow seniors in offering a variety of learning and social opportunities to help bring the community together.
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1 week ago | 
guelphtoday.com | Barbara Latkowski
Out of 472 species of bees in Canada and the U.S., 34.7 per cent were at risk of extinction, finds study Can we live without bees? A vital part of natural ecosystems, bees play a critical role in food production. But in recent years, these vital insects, as well as many other pollinators, are in decline.
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1 week ago | 
guelphtoday.com | Barbara Latkowski
Books & Beer Guelph was founded two years ago by Solveig Christina Voss, with the idea to bring a book, talk about it and then swap it for another at the end of the night It’s not your traditional book club. Usually it's only about reading and discussing books. But one particular book club in Guelph has thrown in the idea of enjoying your favourite brew to help people connect and meet new friends.
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2 weeks ago | 
cambridgetoday.ca | Barbara Latkowski
Inventions such as the Rubik’s cube, refrigerator and pen were invented by Hungarians. And notably, most Nobel Prize winners per capita are from Hungary.
For those wanting to tap into their eastern European roots, Kossuth House, or officially the Hungarian Canadian Club of Waterloo-Wellington, is the cultural centre that brings both young and old together to celebrate all that is Hungarian.
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2 weeks ago | 
guelphtoday.com | Barbara Latkowski
An experiential program puts a new generation of food scientists to the test, where for eight months, they create new and unique food products made from scratch Some dishes have unusual origin stories, from happy accidents, to many failed attempts before a new food product is brought to life. An experiential program at the University of Guelph puts a new generation of food scientists to the test, where for eight months they create new and unique food products made from scratch.
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2 weeks ago | 
thoroldtoday.ca | Barbara Latkowski
Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things a pet owner must do.
It is a heart-breaking decision, one that Nicole Lahaie and her family from Guelph had to face a few weeks ago, with a hope to give their beloved dog Simon a peaceful death.
Euthanasia, or putting your dog to sleep, is sometimes the only way to ease a pet's pain and suffering. For Lahaie’s gentle Italian greyhound, the time had come when his age was getting the better of him and there seemed more bad days than good.
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2 weeks ago | 
elorafergustoday.com | Barbara Latkowski
Local farmers shared their efforts to end global hunger and addressed the state of foreign aid assistance at the annual Canadian Foodgrains Bank spring meeting at Barrie Hill United Church in Rockwood recently.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate freeze on all foreign assistance, including more than $40 billion for international projects coming from the United States Agency for International Development, (USAID) over 80 per cent of programs are now cancelled.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
guelphtoday.com | Barbara Latkowski
On Wednesday, Guelph sub lovers will have the opportunity to try the authentic fresh sliced and fresh grilled sub sandwiches offered by the iconic Jersey Mike's brand The Jersey Mike’s Subs experience has hit Guelph as part of a massive expansion that includes the opening of 300 locations across Canada.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
guelphtoday.com | Barbara Latkowski
Guelph textile artist, Lauren Wright Vartanian offers a colourful and informative introduction to science with the release of her first book, 'Stitching Science: Exploring Science from A - Z' With a desire to bring together her love for art and science, Guelph textile artist Lauren Wright Vartanian offers a colourful and informative introduction to science with the release of her first book, Stitching Science: Exploring Science from A - Z.
