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Check out our January 2021 Publication! click here for the pdf version     

Have you been seeing a lot more people putting their pronoun in their emails, social media...etc? Maybe you've see n a (they/them), (she/her) or (he/him) beside people's emails signatures?It doesn't matter if you're straight or part of LGBTQ community, cisgender or transgender, you  have a pronoun! Not sure what someone's pronoun is? You can refer to them using the objective form of "they/them" until you find out what their pronoun is! For example: Not sure what their gender is? Why not ask them. Why does this matter if I'm cisgender? Cisgender -  a person whose sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with...

Guelph Market is pleased to announce the results of our Fundraiser/Auction for Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis We are happy to announce that we raised $512 to go towards the such a fantastic organization. We would like to thank our community members who participated in this Fundraiser/Auction, to help raise money for this special cause. Another thanks goes to our amazing team of vendors and community members who donated products from their individual stores on Guelph Market. Without them, this would not be possible. Finally, we are happy to especially thank Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis for taking part in this event with us....

Hey Etsy Sellers! Are you based in Guelph and only sell locally?  It's time to look into switching to a more socially conscious platform to sell to the Guelph community!  Not only does the commission go back to a local small business owner, like yourself, every sale made through Guelph Market helps to fund our monthly fundraisers and gives other emerging businesses the opportunity to start for free. Unlike Etsy, all vendors on Guelph Market will be featured on the menu, meaning even though you may be competing with other people, customers can still easily find you!Guelph Market automatically takes care...

Human beings thrive on consistency. That does not bode well for us in these “Covid Times”. Clearly we will be challenged; especially those who live alone or are away from family. However, pulling together and creating new routines can help us experience a sense of togetherness even while physically apart. The key here is to reinforce and amplify the thoughts and behaviours that give us a sense of connection and belonging. Those who have access to technology can use smart phones and the internet to connect. But the internet itself is struggling to accommodate our need for connection. We have...