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Popular hiking spot Sifton Bog expands to include more trails
The Upper Thames River Conservation Area recently purchased 18 acres of land from Drewlo Holdings and Auburn Developments, this will benefit Londoners to discovers the wonders of nature and the important ecological features of the Sitfon Bog.
Months after cellphone ban, how are students doing?
A couple of high school students share their insights on what it's been like so far in their classrooms and changes they've observed, since the cellphone ban took effect across the province, in September.
Want to see cute? These little Londoners are in the Halloween spirit
The word scary may come to mind when thinking about Halloween, except when you're at London's Central Library. Then the word is cute
How do you grow food in space? Guelph researchers to help judge innovative ideas
University of Guelph's Thomas Graham will co-chair a jury for the Deep Space Food Challenge along with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. The challenge is looking for innovative ways to grow food in space as well as in harsh and remote parts of Earth.
Stratford residents launch LGBTQ community centre
A group of Stratford residents have launched a virtual LGBTQ community centre that will serve as an information and social hub for present and future Stratford residents, as well as visitors. The group is also working to open a physical location in 2022.
Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Emancipation Day
The Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrated its first Emancipation Day since it was recognized by the Canadian federal government.
Indigenous students paddle handmade birch bark canoe on Speed River
Five Indigenous students launched the a birch bark canoe they made by hand under the direction of a long-time canoe builder Chuck Commanda. The students say the experience helped them better understand their heritage and ancestry.
Referrals for eating disorder programs have tripled in Waterloo-Wellington since start of pandemic
Since the pandemic began, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington has seen an increase in referrals for eating disorders in the region. Kelly Forster, manager of the Eating Disorder Program talks to The Morning Edition host Craig Norris about the issue.
Temporary DriveTest centre in Guelph to address huge backlog in road tests
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will open a temporary DriveTest centre in Guelph to address a massive backlog in road tests in both the city and Waterloo region. Additional examiners will be hired to speed the process.
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Guelph's Kaleigh Rafter to play for bronze with Canada's Olympic softball team
For the first time since 2008, softball has made a comeback to this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. Guelph's Kaleigh Rafter is back in the games for the second time with Team Canada and spoke to CBC K-W's 'The Morning Edition' about playing the sport she loves.