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Plans are underway to build more student housing in GuelphA new residence for first-year U of G students is set to open in '28 or '29 while city council approved an application for two new buildings on Scottsdale Dr.CanadaNov 18
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Namestnikov’s 4 goals weren’t enough as Storm fall to KnightsA two-goal lead for the OHL's Guelph Storm one minute into the first period didn't last long Sunday afternoon as the London Knights rallied to the finish and earned an 8-7 win.SportsNov 11
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Murder charge laid after man found dead in Guelph apartment unitA 25-year-old of no fixed address is facing a charge of second-degree murder. He was already in police custody on an unrelated matter.CrimeNov 8
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University of Guelph’s president is resigningCharlotte Yates announced that she is stepping down effective immediately.CanadaNov 7
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Guelph and Waterloo Region United Way use burgers to raise money for food programs27 restaurants in Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin and Waterloo Region are taking part in NovemBurger. $2 from each sale goes to help fight food insecurity.CanadaNov 4
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Guelph council to allow residents to continue the purchase, use of fireworks in the cityCouncil voted 7 to 6 against a staff recommendation to amend the current bylaw that would see permits required to buy and set off fireworks in Guelph.CanadaOct 30
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Guelph Storm pay the price for mistakes in 7-2 loss to Flint FirebirdsThe Guelph Storm came undone in the second period of their Friday game against the Flint Firebirds, giving up four goals as the Firebirds marched to a 7-2 victory.SportsOct 26
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Second chances: Youth employment agency celebrates 50 years of service in Guelph, Ont.2nd Chance Employment Counselling (Wellington) celebrated its 50th anniversary with open house at its office in Guelph, Ont., on Friday.CanadaOct 20
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Missed opportunities leave Guelph Storm with 4-1 loss against Windsor SpitfiresThe Guelph Storm put 33 shots on goal against the Windsor Spitfires on Friday. Only one got over the line, resulting in a 4-1 loss. "We pushed hard... but couldn't finish."SportsOct 19
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Namestnikov scores first goal of season as Guelph defeats PeterboroughThe Guelph Storm snapped a two-game losing streak Friday night, overcoming seven penalties for a 6-3 win over the Peterborough PetesSportsOct 12
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Allen leads the way as Guelph Storm beat Owen Sound Attack in OHL season openerGuelph Storm newcomers Alex McLean and Daniil Skvortsov scored their first OHL goals in the team's season opener against the Owen Sound Attack. The Storm carried the night, 6-4SportsSep 29
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Guelph police add new armoured vehicle for ‘high-risk’ situationsPolice purchased a Ford-based Gurkha LAPV, built by Newmarket-based Terradyne Armoured Vehicles, from Waterloo Regional Police Service for $20,000.CanadaSep 27
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Woman dies after collision with vehicle in parking lot of Guelph businessInvestigators say a 72-year-old woman was struck and suffered severe injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.TrafficSep 27
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Missing child found dead near park in Cambridge, Waterloo police investigatingInvestigators say that a two-year-old boy was found dead near a park in Cambridge but that the case poses no threat to public safety.CrimeSep 24
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U of G to entertain prospective students as part of summer Shad programAround 60 high school students are expected to take part in this new four-week program in July of 2025.EducationSep 23
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Guelph residents going through ‘renovictions’ take their grievances to city councilCouncil is considering whether to pass a bylaw to protect tenants from being evicted from their homes due to work being done on the building.CanadaSep 19
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Guelph Royals manager named as best in Intercounty Baseball League for 2024Dino Roumel helped lead Guelph to a 4th place finish with a 24 and 18 regular season record.SportsSep 18
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Barrie Baycats take Intercounty Baseball League title after sweeping Royals in finalFrank Garces went 8 innings in the clinching game and was named playoff MVP.SportsSep 16
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United Way in Guelph hopes 2024 fundraising campaign exceeds 2023 totalHundreds of people were at Shelldale Centre in Guelph last Thursday for the launch of the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin fundraising campaign for 2024.CanadaSep 16
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233 firearms seized from Guelph home, Waterloo police sayA traffic violation led police to the initial gun seizure. Another 216 were recovered at a home in Guelph.CrimeSep 9
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Change and optimism greets students returning to class in Guelph and Wellington CountyStudents under the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic boards started the school year with a PA day. Board officials, however, say teachers and students are ready for the new year.EducationSep 9
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Ont. government increases funding for ambulance services in Wellington and PerthMore than $14 million is going to City of Guelph while Perth County is receiving over $8.3 million. The money will be used to speed up offload times at hospitals.HealthAug 28
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Guelph treasurer to take over as city’s CAOTara Baker has been with the City of Guelph since 2011, the last eight years as treasurer and manager of finance. She succeeds Scott Stewart, who retired in June.CanadaAug 28
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Holy cow! Bull spotted roaming free in Central ElginElgin OPP are trying to find the owner of the bull that is being kept at a local farm.CanadaAug 23
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Wellington County OPP identify remains found in 2005 as missing Chilliwack, B.C. womanThe remains of 41-year-old Tammy Penner were found in a picnic area near Rockwood east of Guelph on Aug. 28, 2005. Investigators are treating her death as suspicious.CrimeAug 23
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