Inspiring Stories
Our community continues to inspire us with an incredible response during a difficult time. With care and innovation, the U of G and Guelph communities are pitching in wherever they can.
Children's foundation aims to keep all kids moving at home
Free to Grow at Home will offer kits to help spark kids' imaginations, develop their interests through play Learn More...
City/county launch Grow Back Better food security initiatives
This is part of Our Food Future’s 10-point recovery plan in response to COVID-19 Learn More...
Catholic board gets creative to give each school it's own grad video
The Wellington Catholic District School Board has teamed up with local video company to create unique graduation videos for elementary and secondary schools Learn More...
U of G Students Create Virtual Museum in Response to COVID-19
Shelter/Place: A Virtual Wunderkammer brings together a wide assortment of artifacts, each accompanied by a unique story. Learn More...
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New restaurant owners find a positive in a bad situation
Robusta Cafe & Lounge on Macdonell Street has been supplying weekly meals to Lakeside HOPE House in an effort to support the community during a time of need Learn More...
University students take jobs at long-term care homes to help during pandemic
Two students from the University of Guelph have begun working at long-term care homes in an effort to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More...
U of G Community Making Masks for Animal Care Personnel
People in the U of G community with sewing skills are making protective masks at home. Learn More...
Guelph bioscience company developing coronavirus testing kits
Precision Biomonitoring could receive federal approvals as soon as next week Learn More...
Guelph company refocuses to meet huge demand for ventilator hoses
Guelph company, ONYX Hose & Tube Inc. has seen demand for its medical hose jump 2,400 per cent Learn More...
U of G Community Helping Build Online Volunteer Connections
With the coronavirus outbreak and the resulting shutdowns leaving many in the Guelph community isolated, several members are taking to their keyboards to help. Learn More...
Guelph manufacturer looking to start making ventilators in coronavirus fight
PM Trudeau says federal government offering assistance to manufacturers looking to start making needed medical equipment, ramp up production Read More...
HOPE House launches #SustainHope campaign to support poverty relief
HOPE House has distributed over $80,000 in food in April and May and has seen a huge increase in demand for its services Learn More...
Guelph General Hospital's COVID-19 Critical Response Fund raises $500,000 in two months
The community has stepped up to help Guelph General Hospital during the pandemic Learn More...
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Kitchen Bees offers unique alternative to help feed those who are food insecure
The food is provided for the initiative as volunteers use the kitchen at The Church of the Apostles to make meals to be distributed in the community Learn More...
Alectra aids United Way COVID-19 relief across Golden Horseshoe Region
'Local Love in a Global Crisis' campaign leads to $400,000 in funding Learn More...
'We see you:' Volunteers deliver lunches to essential workers in Elora
Enough money was raised online to feed essential workers for a month and keep a local business afloatLearn More...
Sleeman Breweries pours $35K into COVID-19 response
Precision Biomonitoring could receive federal approvals as soon as next week Learn More...
Danby Products shifts its focus to making ventilators
The Guelph company has teamed up with others to form Ventilators For Canada and is now producing two different devicesRead More...
Canadian universities heed the call for help in the fight against COVID-19
Here’s how several universities have responded so far to Ottawa’s appeal for critical supplies, expertise and labour in response to the pandemic.Read More...
Guelph woman starts 'gratitude garden' to thank hospital staff
The garden consists of colourful hand-painted rocks with messages of appreciation left outside Guelph General Hospital Read More...
New delivery services brings Guelph food favourites to your door
Guelph Box looks to connect people staying at home during coronavirus crisis with local businesses Read More...
'I'm a moonshiner, but now I make hand sanitizer'
Dixon's Distilled Spirits has shifted its production line from producing alcohol for consumption to making hand sanitizer Learn More...
Ward1 speaks with Ebi, an international student from Nigeria about her experience
The University of Guelph community stepped up to support these students in creative and thoughtful ways. Learn More...
Guelph company shifts focus and creates a 60-minute COVID-19 test
The device is the brainchild of Precision Biomonitoring, a local company made up largely of University of Guelph graduatesLearn More...
Guelph Company's Automated Medication Dispenser Could Ease Burden on Healthcare Workers
Guelph's AceAge Inc. has developed an automated medication dispenser, known as Karie. Learn More...
Spring Mill Distillery bottles up hand sanitizer for several good causes
Proceeds from the sale of the hand sanitizer to the public will go to local charities
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U of G donates 10,000 masks, other equipment to Public Health
Items were collected from labs across campus. Learn More...
Guelph's Canadian Solar imports 60,000 medical masks to donate to frontline workers
Canadian Solar will be donating the masks across Ontario based on need, including 6,000 in Guelph Learn More...
Former Guelph teacher's virtual classroom more relevant than ever with students stuck at home
Former local teacher Joe Grabowski has a his virtual classroom: Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants Learn More...
Elora couple's grocery delivery business sees huge increase in demand
Mrs. Grocery specializes in delivering groceries, meat and produce from local vendors Learn More...
U of G Engineering determined to help.
A team at #UofGEngineering is 3D printing supplies for Guelph General Hospital in an effort to keep their medical personnel safe from COVID-19. Learn More...
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