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U of G researchers attempting to try and create Canada’s first bird flu vaccineCanada does not currently have a bird flu vaccine, but research is underway at the University of Guelph to try and create an mRNA vaccine to combat the virus.HealthJul 18
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Community fundraiser supporting families, businesses after fire in RockwoodA fundraiser will support those impacted from a fire on Main Street last month. Two businesses and two apartments above burned down, causing more than $200,000 in damages.CanadaJul 16
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New additions coming to Guelph’s HART Hub this summerOver the next year, Guelph's HART Hub will see three additions phased in, including eight crisis beds by end of the summer.HealthJul 14
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Team Addy’s basketball tournament aims to raise $100K for cancer researchThe fourth annual Team Addy basketball tournament returns this weekend in support of sarcoma cancer research. Along with third-party events, it's raised over $500,000.CanadaJul 10
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Guelph Storm look to put in bid to host the 2027 Memorial CupThe Guelph Storm are competing with other hockey markets as they attempt to host the 2027 Memorial Cup. The organization will submit a bid to Guelph city council on Tuesday.EconomyJul 8
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Hope House Guelph adds programs to improve seniors’ health and well-beingFood Talk and therapeutic horticulture were added to the monthly food market this year. Food is distributed to more than 350 seniors across eight subsidized housing locations.HealthJul 2
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Substances being tested more after poisoning alerts issued in GuelphThe Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy Unit issued a pair of drug poisoning alerts in late May and there have been close to 20 poisonings since then.HealthJun 25
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Guelph, County of Wellington aim to transform health and housing servicesThe Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table is looking to identify and address gaps within the housing and health sectors in Guelph and Wellington County.CanadaJun 24
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Graduate of University of Guelph program fulfils golf dream volunteering at U.S. OpenConnor Brown volunteered as a crew member at the U.S. Open earlier this month, the same golf club he completed a four-month paid internship through the University of Guelph.SportsJun 24
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Guelph recognizes National Indigenous Peoples DayNational Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21, corresponding with the summer solstice and has been celebrated since 1996. Riverside Park in Guelph will host an event on June 20.CanadaJun 20
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Guelph, Ont. council formally condemns resolution letter on Bills 5 and 17Bill 5 received royal assent on June 5, and it includes legislation that gives the Ontario government the power to designate some areas as special economic zones.CanadaJun 12
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New data shows measles cases are declining in Guelph, Ont.Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health's associate medical officer of health, said cases have declined substantially from a few weeks ago.HealthJun 6
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Guelph MPP looks to put ‘people before oil and gas profits’ with re-introduction of fossil fuels billMike Schreiner tabled the bill on Wednesday and said it could help put money back into the community, improving Guelph Transit and building affordable homes.CanadaJun 6
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University of Guelph looks to improve its land with new real estate strategyThe director of the U of G's real estate division said the design is designed to create student housing, research labs, commercialization and more over the next 40 years.EconomyJun 2
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U of G student housing developer must pay development tax, city council saysThe city said if the developer rents the units at or below Ontario's affordable rental threshold for Guelph for 25 years, it would be exempt from the development charges.EconomyMay 30
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Guelph city council explores daytime sheltersFollowing a unanimous approval earlier this week, council will ask for proposals as they explore the idea of a daytime shelter to address significant gaps in services.CanadaMay 30
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Ontario veterinarian rescues puppy after machete attack in St. LuciaGabriel, a five-month-old puppy who suffered severe injuries after being attacked by a machete in St. Lucia, is recovering in Guelph after surgery earlier this week.CanadaMay 28
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Advocacy group calls for relief measures for Guelph schools without air conditioningTen schools within the Upper Grand District School Board lack air conditioning as warmer temperatures rise in Guelph and the surrounding area.EnvironmentMay 27
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Ontario hospitals see surge in use of for-profit staffing agencies: reportThe research from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows Ontario hospitals spent $9.2 billion on for-profit staffing agencies between 2013-14 and 2022-23.HealthMay 23
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University of Guelph prof’s waterless decontamination technology is changing food safetyKeith Warriner and his food science students are looking at ways to develop the technology, which is a prototype that combines three ingredients to create hydroxyl radicals.HealthMay 21
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University of Waterloo researchers develop AI technology for Baltimore OriolesPitcherNet, which began in 2022, uses broadcast camera feeds and combines them with low-resolution footage shot on a smartphone. The partnership is part of a three-year contract.ScienceMay 13
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Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand programs to increase mentorshipThe $466,000 in funding will help BBBS Centre Wellington expand its mentorship program over a three-year period, creating up to 30 new mentor-mentee matches each year.CanadaMay 8
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Lu Kala among presenters scheduled for arts festival in Guelph, Ont.Speakers, artists and musical acts will be at the River Run Centre for the Arts Everywhere Festival from May 2-4. Juno award nominee Lu Kala will be among the performers.CanadaMay 2
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Ontario-born cardinal among conclave to select Pope Francis’s successorCardinal Thomas Collins is one of five cardinals currently in Rome from Canada. This will be just the second time in Collins' life he'll be involved in selecting a new pope.CanadaApr 25
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All-candidates debates begin Wednesday in Wellington-Halton Hills ridingThe Puslinch Community Centre will also host an all-candidates' debate on April 22, and another in-person event will be at the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce on April 23.PoliticsApr 16
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