Here I am on Inside Guelph talking about efforts to achieve a UNICEF “child-friendly city” designation for Guelph:    

I’ve given up breakfast today in support of the Live Free campaign in support of the Food & Friends student nutrition program. Breakfast is such a part of my morning routine that I take it for granted. But many children in our community regularly go without. It’s hard to learn when you’re hungry. Thanks to […]

The City is a partner in a group that has released a report card on the health, development, and overall well-being of children ages 7 to 13 in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin. The report card is intended for all service providers who work with children and youth in our community, and it supports the principles of […]

This morning I attended a special performance at the River Run. Grade eight students last  year were the first full graduates of the Linamar for the Performing Arts program having attended 16 performance since grade one. I was glad for the opportunity to recognize and thank Linda Hasenfratz and Linamar for the Performing Arts for promoting an appreciation of the arts in […]