Guelph teachers shave their heads after students raise $5K for Heart and Stroke Foundation
By Matt Carty Reporter
Three teachers agreed to shave their heads and one agreed to shave his beard after students raised $5,000 for Jump Rope for Heart. Continue reading
Carly Rae Jepsen announces 13-date Canadian tour
the ‘Dedicated’ album is now available worldwide. Continue reading
Toronto Raptors take lead in Eastern Conference finals after win over Milwaukee Bucks
Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a thrilling 105-99 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday in the most important game in franchise history. Continue reading
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Waterloo crash: police
By Matt Carty Reporter
Police say a 38-year-old Kitchener woman suffered serious injuries after being thrown from a motorcycle in a crash on Wednesday. Continue reading
Premier Ford speaks to Global News, weighs in on taxes, program cuts, abortion and being booed
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Premier Doug Ford sat down with Global News for a one-on-one interview in which he spoke about a range of issues, including his government’s offer to large municipalities and school boards across the province to help audit their finances. Continue reading
Harvey Weinstein reaches tentative deal to resolve lawsuits, compensate victims: reports
More than 15 lawsuits have been filed accusing Harvey Weinstein or the company of misconduct. The settlement would cover many of them, including a class action by alleged victims and a suit by the New York attorney general. Continue reading
Police launch ground search for missing man in Cambridge
By Matt Carty Reporter
Police say Scott Woodley was last seen on Simcoe Street in April 2014. Continue reading
10 former health ministers urge Ontario government to reverse ‘drastic’ cuts
Ten former Ontario health ministers representing three political parties are urging the provincial government to reverse its ‘drastic’ cuts to public-health funding. Continue reading
Simulator training remains ‘possible option’ for Canadian Boeing MAX pilots
Simulator training remains a “possible option” for Canadian Boeing 737 MAX pilots, but it is too early to say whether it would be mandatory, a Transport Canada official said on Thursday night after the meeting in Fort Worth. Continue reading
Huskies beat Mooseheads 4-3 on late goal from Lauko; Halifax still goes to final
Any one of Halifax, Rouyn-Noranda or Guelph could have earned a berth in Sunday’s tournament final based on Wednesday’s outcome. Continue reading
First Nations leaders upset new Indigenous high school curriculum not mandatory in Ontario
Indigenous courses will not be a mandatory part of the high school curriculum in Ontario – a decision that has angered First Nations members. Continue reading
Reports: Blue Jays to bring up Biggio, Gurriel
The Toronto Blue Jays are bringing up infielders Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., according to media reports. Continue reading
Guelph’s Baker District project receives $175K from feds for sustainable planning
By Matt Carty Reporter
The funding would help complete a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan for the development of Guelph’s Baker District. Continue reading
2nd Niagara police officer charged with assault following Pelham cop-on-cop shooting
A second Niagara Regional Police officer is facing charges after the incident last fall, west of Niagara. Continue reading
Trump directs U.S. intelligence community to ‘fully co-operate’ with Barr’s investigation
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. intelligence community to “quickly and fully co-operate” with Attorney General William Barr’s investigation of the origins of the multi-year probe into whether Trump’s 2016 campaign colluded with Russia. Continue reading
Care worker becomes millionaire after DNA test proves he’s heir to fortune
Jordan Adlard Rogers is now the official heir to British aristocrat Charles Rogers’ $63-million estate. Continue reading
Why you should probably stop smoking weed and buy a vape device
How bad for you is smoking weed? There’s no proven link to cancer, but you’re probably better off with vaping. Here’s why. Continue reading
3 charged with sexual, physical abuse of 17 children at Garden Hill First Nation, may be 150 victims
The RCMP is looking into multiple cases of sexual and physical abuse of minors at Garden Hill First Nation in northeastern Manitoba. Continue reading
‘No right to do that to us’: Indigenous protester interrupts Trudeau speech in Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I heard you. I hear you today, I understand your concerns,” Trudeau replied. Continue reading
15% of Canadians would never marry outside their race: Ipsos poll
“Some may gravitate toward what’s familiar — either consciously or subconsciously,” one expert said. Continue reading
3 injured, 4-year-old in life-threatening condition, after crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga
Ontario Provincial Police shut down the eastbound lanes of the highway at Winston Churchill Boulevard for a few hours will crews cleaned up the scene and gathered evidence. Continue reading
Guelph teachers shave their heads after students raise $5K for Heart and Stroke Foundation
By Matt Carty Reporter
Three teachers agreed to shave their heads and one agreed to shave his beard after students raised $5,000 for Jump Rope for Heart. Continue reading
Carly Rae Jepsen announces 13-date Canadian tour
the ‘Dedicated’ album is now available worldwide. Continue reading
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Waterloo crash: police
By Matt Carty Reporter
Police say a 38-year-old Kitchener woman suffered serious injuries after being thrown from a motorcycle in a crash on Wednesday. Continue reading
Guelph man charged with assaulting a police officer
By Matt Carty Reporter
Guelph police say an officer was struck before the suspect was taken into custody at Guelph Central Station. Continue reading
Premier Ford speaks to Global News, weighs in on taxes, program cuts, abortion and being booed
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Premier Doug Ford sat down with Global News for a one-on-one interview in which he spoke about a range of issues, including his government’s offer to large municipalities and school boards across the province to help audit their finances. Continue reading
Police launch ground search for missing man in Cambridge
By Matt Carty Reporter
Police say Scott Woodley was last seen on Simcoe Street in April 2014. Continue reading
‘We already do line-by-line audits’: Guelph mayor responds to premier’s offer to review budget
By Matt Carty Reporter
According to Mayor Cam Guthrie, $19 million would have to be shaved off the City of Guelph’s budget in order to meet the premier’s target. Continue reading
10 former health ministers urge Ontario government to reverse ‘drastic’ cuts
Ten former Ontario health ministers representing three political parties are urging the provincial government to reverse its ‘drastic’ cuts to public-health funding. Continue reading
Huskies beat Mooseheads 4-3 on late goal from Lauko; Halifax still goes to final
Any one of Halifax, Rouyn-Noranda or Guelph could have earned a berth in Sunday’s tournament final based on Wednesday’s outcome. Continue reading
First Nations leaders upset new Indigenous high school curriculum not mandatory in Ontario
Indigenous courses will not be a mandatory part of the high school curriculum in Ontario – a decision that has angered First Nations members. Continue reading
Guelph’s Baker District project receives $175K from feds for sustainable planning
By Matt Carty Reporter
The funding would help complete a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan for the development of Guelph’s Baker District. Continue reading
2nd Niagara police officer charged with assault following Pelham cop-on-cop shooting
A second Niagara Regional Police officer is facing charges after the incident last fall, west of Niagara. Continue reading
Waterloo officials say substance seized in Ontario resembles cannabis but contains carfentanil
By Matt Carty Reporter
Health officials did not say where in the province the substance was seized but added that it has not been found in Waterloo Region. Continue reading
Ontario government watchdog says spending growth under PCs slowest in 30 years
Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says program spending under the Progressive Conservatives will drop to its lowest level in 30 years as the government tries to eliminate the deficit. Continue reading
Doug Ford and Blaine Higgs to meet in Toronto Wednesday, discuss carbon tax
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to meet with his New Brunswick counterpart, Blaine Higgs Wednesday to discuss a number of issues, including their shared opposition to the federal carbon tax. Continue reading
Criminal charges rare for bartenders in impaired driving cases, legal experts say
While bartenders and bars may face lawsuits related to serving drunk drivers, legal experts say they are not aware of a case in Ontario where someone has been found criminally responsible. Continue reading
Storm send Raiders home as struggles continue for the WHL champions at the Memorial Cup
Nick Suzuki had two goals and an assist as the Guelph Storm beat the WHL champion Raiders 5-2 on Tuesday, eliminating Prince Albert from the Memorial Cup. Continue reading
Vegan Ontario firefighter files human rights complaint over food served while battling B.C. wildfire
Adam Knauff argues he was discriminated against for his sincerely held ethical beliefs, or creed. Continue reading
Beer Stores, union to collect empties across Ontario in fight to end blood cancer
The proceeds collected from the bottle drive will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Continue reading
Saskatoon hosting inaugural Canadian Elite Basketball League final
A few weeks into its inaugural tip-off, the CEBL announced Saskatoon will be the host city where the league’s first-ever champion will be crowned. Continue reading
How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
By Kim Smith Reporter
Accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives. Continue reading
Guelph man in wheelchair who was struck by a car has died in hospital: police
By Matt Carty Reporter
Paul Bell was crossing the intersection of Edinburgh and Willow roads on May 14 when police said he was struck by a car. Continue reading
Premier Ford offers funding to municipalities, school boards to review budgets
Premier Doug Ford says the province is willing to pay for large municipalities and school boards to review their budgets in an effort to find savings. Continue reading
President of Kitchener’s St. Mary’s Hospital to rejoin Ottawa hospital as CEO
By Matt Carty Reporter
Dr. Andrew Falconer joined St. Mary’s in February after more than 30 years at Ottawa’s Queensway Carleton Hospital. Continue reading
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