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Facing layoffs, personal support workers protest outside Guelph General HospitalHospital workers and community allies initially met at the Zehrs on Eramosa Road before they all marched to Guelph General Hospital on Monday.HealthDec 9
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Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis to remember Polytechnique massacre with vigilGuelph-Wellington Women in Crisis will host a vigil on Friday to remember the Polytechnique Massacre, along with the lives lost to domestic violence. It starts at 12:00 pm.CanadaDec 6
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Guelph General Hospital expands medical services in new partnership with Conestoga CollegeThe centre will be at Conestoga College's Guelph campus in December 2025. providing diagnostic imaging to patients first and then other areas are brought in a phased approach.HealthDec 5
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Vacant homes tax being proposed to Guelph city councilA Guelph, Ont., community group is proposing a vacant homes tax in the Royal City. Get Involved Guelph plans to table a petition at the next city council meeting on Dec 10. The group wants to optimize vacant homes in an attempt to help solve the city’s housing crisis. Stan Kozak, a member of the group,...EconomyDec 4
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Donors needed to help families in the Adopt-A-Family program in GuelphThe organization is looking for 115 donors to help over 170 families currently waiting in the Adopt-A-Family program. Some of the most requested items include diapers and toys.CanadaDec 3
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Black Friday could become problematic for compulsive buyers, U of G prof saysIt’s Black Friday today, and some Guelph, Ont., shoppers will be out with their wallets in hand. And as some begin to get a head start on their Christmas shopping by spending on their loved ones, others might splurge. An economics professor at the University of Guelph said holiday shopping could become problematic for compulsive...EconomyNov 29
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Guelph, Ont. city council approves 2025 budgetCity council passed the budget on Wednesday with a 3.66% tax levy, meaning the average homeowner will pay $174.00 more in property taxes per year.EconomyNov 28
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Guelph martial artist releases first children’s bookThe story teaches young readers about values such as persistence, resilience and never giving up. "I Will Do My Best" is available on Amazon and in bookstores.SportsNov 27
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Guelph, Ont., ranked among top Canadian cities for extramarital affairsAshley Madison lists Guelph, Ont., in the sixth position of its new ranking of top 20 Canadian cities for winter affairs. Barrie, Ont., ranked first.CanadaNov 24
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Taylor Swift course to launch at University of Guelph in 2025Woods (center) co-designed the course with Robert Michael Edwards, another professor at the U of G. It's a virtual 12-week program and it goes from January to April.EntertainmentNov 23
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Living wage in Guelph and Wellington County up slightly from 2023A new report from the Ontario Living Wage Network suggests residents will need a bump in pay to live in Guelph. The updated living wage in 2024 is $21.30.CanadaNov 21
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City of Guelph reaches collective agreement with local transit unionThe City of Guelph is moving forward with ATU 1189 on a new collective agreement. The new deal covers a three-year period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.CanadaNov 21
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Hope House Guelph expects busy year for holiday gift initiativeHope House Guelph's Affordable Holiday Gift Market wants to ensure no one goes without.CanadaNov 13
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University of Guelph house calls program expands to virtual callsThe University of Guelph is expanding its House Calls program. In addition to doing in person calls, virtual calls are being made to ensure first-year students feel supported.EducationNov 6
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City of Guelph and transit union reach tentative deal, avert strikeThe tentative agreement comes after both sides spent months at the bargaining table. The deal will be finalized after a ratification vote by the ATU membership and the city.EconomyNov 6
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Guelph company creates clothing for women in skilled tradesThe Dirty Seahorse currently serves a dozen different sectors, offering hoodies, pants and overhauls for women in masonry and other fields in skilled trades.CanadaNov 4
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University of Guelph and faculty union avert strikeThe new agreement addresses issues for both sides, such as workload and compensation. The University of Guelph and faculty union ratified a new deal, effective through June 2027.CanadaNov 1
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New Habitat for Humanity initiative to teach youth about housing advocacy, skilled tradesYouth will be gathering in Elora to learn about housing advocacy and essential skilled trades to build homes. Habitat for Humanity's Hands On For Housing goes from Nov. 6 to 8.CanadaOct 22
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Guelph transit riders will not ‘be scrambling or stranded at bus stops’: ATU Local 1189 presidentContract negotiations broke down last week before the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189 filed a no-board report with the Ministry of Labour.EconomyOct 21
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University of Guelph expands mental health education with launch of 2 new family therapy programsThe new programs will help prepare graduating students for employment with hands-on experience and address the rising demand for affordable and accessible mental health services.CanadaOct 10
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Guelph-area students improve in 2023-24 provincewide test resultsThe Upper Grand District School Board said students in Grades 3 and 6 continue to make achievements in literacy and math after the province's release of the latest EQAO results.EducationOct 2
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Reconciliation Walk at Riverside Park honours Indigenous historyThe hour-long walk on Sunday will give people in Guelph an opportunity to learn more about Canada's Indigenous history, including the truth about the residential school legacy.CanadaSep 27
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Cambridge-Guelph passenger rail service ‘long overdue’ as project moves forwardThe concept would see a new rail line on Pinebush Road in Cambridge travel to Guelph Central Station where passengers can transfer to Union Station in Toronto.CanadaSep 20
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Take Back the Night march in Guelph focuses on community supportAttendees will hear stories from guest speakers, plus there will be live performances and a self-defence workshop as the annual event raises awareness about sexual violence.CanadaSep 17
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Guelph council greenlights building for new Habitat for Humanity projectThe new project on Speedvale Avenue, expected to be complete by the end of 2025, will be a six-storey, mid-rise building and have 48 units with one parking space each.EconomySep 12
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