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Barbara Latkowski

Barbara Latkowski

Barbara graduated with a Masters degree in Journalism from Western University and has written for publications in northern British Columbia and southwestern Ontario. She has covered politics, arts and entertainment, health, education, sports, courts, social justice, and issues that matter to the community. Barbara joined CambridgeToday in 2021 and has been part of the GuelphToday newsroom since 2023

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Recent Work by Barbara

ICYMI: Rockwood's Lyla keeps it colourful with re-used crayon business

ICYMI: Rockwood's Lyla keeps it colourful with re-used crayon business

Lyla's Crayon Factory in Rockwood uses crayons that have been preowned, whether it be old, broken crayons, or donations from local restaurants
Wellington Heights high student wins big at Conestoga College baking competition

Wellington Heights high student wins big at Conestoga College baking competition

The17-year-old Wellington Heights high school student Brodie Oliver won the baking category at the Conestoga College School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts competition
Rockwood's Lyla keeps it colourful with re-used crayon business

Rockwood's Lyla keeps it colourful with re-used crayon business

Lyla's Crayon Factory in Rockwood uses crayons that have been preowned, whether it be old, broken crayons, or donations from local restaurants
Elora's Feed The Bear Pasta Co. focuses on nutrient-rich pasta

Elora's Feed The Bear Pasta Co. focuses on nutrient-rich pasta

Made in Elora, Feed The Bear Pasta Co. specializes in high-protein noodles made using Canadian durum semolina and honey produced by Ontario farmers
'Ask For Angela:' New partnership provides crisis support for victims of gender-based violence

'Ask For Angela:' New partnership provides crisis support for victims of gender-based violence

Victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking can approach trained staff at Your Independent Grocers, Zehrs, No Frills and Shoppers Drug Mart and request to speak to 'Angela' as a code phrase for help
Getting students excited about skilled trades to help housing crisis

Getting students excited about skilled trades to help housing crisis

Habitat for Humanity's 'Hands on for Housing' conference to see more than 150 youth from Wellington County in workshops on housing advocacy and hands-on building projects
Bringing old fashioned cooking to Your Neighbourhood Table

Bringing old fashioned cooking to Your Neighbourhood Table

Your Neighbourhood Table on Highway 86 in Mapleton has new owners but still serves up the warmth and nostalgia of good old fashioned homemade cooking
Grand Celtic Pipe Band: full of competition and camaraderie

Grand Celtic Pipe Band: full of competition and camaraderie

Band includes a diverse group, from young beginners to seasoned veterans, who focus on competitive pipe band performance, improving skills and having fun
'Something About Cats' prowling around Fergus Grand Theatre Sunday

'Something About Cats' prowling around Fergus Grand Theatre Sunday

At this year's Culture Days, Jay Wilson be one of several acts to take to the Fergus Grand Theatre stage on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Centre Wellington looks to community for new Economic and Tourism Strategy feedback

Centre Wellington looks to community for new Economic and Tourism Strategy feedback

The project seeks to define new directions, ideas and approaches to enhance economic growth, attract investment, develop Centre Wellington as a four-season visitor destination
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