Guelph Latest News

• Ontario police watchdog investigates man’s death after fall from Etobicoke balcony

  Ontario’s SIU is probing the death of a 38-year-old man who fell from an Etobicoke balcony as Toronto police responded to a call for a person in distress.

  Canada

  Dec 24
• 5 youths charged after brazen daytime robbery at Barrie jewelry store

  Five youths are facing charges after a brazen jewelry store robbery at Barrie’s Georgian Mall that involved pepper spray and a stolen vehicle.

  Crime

  Dec 24
• Dale Hunter back to lead Canada at world juniors

  Alan Millar and Scott Salmond were sifting through the wreckage. 

  Sports

  Dec 24
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• Ontario economic development minister focusing on defence investments in 2026

  Ontario is eyeing the defence sector to stabilize its economy as global trade tensions with the U.S. continue, Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli says.

  Canada

  Dec 24
• Struggling Toronto Maple Leafs snap skid

  With the backdrop of a troubling losing streak, a fired assistant coach, and another protective press conference from general manager Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs received a temporary reprieve heading into Christmas.

  Sports

  Dec 23
• Domi’s winner lifts Maple Leafs over Penguins

  Max Domi scored the winner with 8:25 remaining to snap a 23-game goalless streak and added an assist to end the Toronto Maple Leafs' three-game slide with a 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Dec 23
• Ontario man faces more sex offence charges involving 30 youth after RCMP probe

  The Ontario man first faced charges in 2022 following an investigation by RCMP, but the probe continued leading to further charges in December.

  Crime

  Dec 23
• Leafs GM ‘fully’ supports head coach Berube

  Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving says he "fully" supports head coach Craig Berube as the team finds itself in last place in the NHL's Atlantic Division.

  Sports

  Dec 23
• Ryan Wedding’s alleged ‘cocaine lawyer’ granted bail

  Deepak Paradkar, a lawyer who has ties to Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, was granted bail as he awaits an extradition hearing.

  Crime

  Dec 23
• Most Ontarians wait more than three months for specialist or diagnostic test: poll

  A new poll suggests Ontarians are waiting too long for diagnostic tests and specialist appointments, causing unnecessary stress and putting patients’ health at risk.

  Health

  Dec 23
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• Some alcohol prices in Ontario could rise in the new year

  Some alcohol prices in Ontario could rise in the new year, with several changes to the alcohol marketplace set to take effect.

  Canada

  Dec 23
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• Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard

  The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired assistant coach Marc Savard. 

  Sports

  Dec 22
• Police end Thunder Bay landfill search after no new evidence found in woman’s death

  Deborah Anishinabie, 42, was reported missing in early December 2024 and confirmed to be dead later that month.

  Crime

  Dec 22
• Man accused of shooting officer in Welland, Ont., remains in hospital: Niagara police

  Niagara regional police had issued a shelter-in-place order in the area of Plymouth Road and Second Street in Welland, Ont., around 7:45 a.m. Friday.

  Crime

  Dec 22
• Argos re-sign DB Franklin, linebacker Cassar

  American defensive back Benjie Franklin has re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts as CFL teams across the league shore up their rosters. 

  Sports

  Dec 22
• Ontario looks to expand practical component of teacher education: minister

  Changes to how new teachers in Ontario are certified are set to be announced next year and will entail a larger practical component, the education minister is signalling.

  Politics

  Dec 22
• Drug ring targeting women on ‘LeoList’ disrupted, RCMP and CBSA say

  A drug ring that allegedly targeted women through a classified advertisement website has been disrupted, Canadian law enforcement officials say.

  Crime

  Dec 22
• Integrity commission lays out philosophy ahead of skills development fund investigation

  Cathryn Motherwell, who was appointed integrity commissioner in April, recently offered a federal parliamentary committee a window into her thinking and priorities.

  Politics

  Dec 22
• Leafs prospect Danford eager for world junior shot

  Ben Danford has a tutor with championship pedigree. He's looking to add some hardware of his own in a few weeks. 

  Sports

  Dec 21
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• Waterloo region cites water capacity issues amid population boom, aging infrastructure

  Waterloo Region is facing a newly identified water capacity issue, raising concerns about growth, aging infrastructure and long-term climate resilience.

  Canada

  Dec 21
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• Raptors must adapt with Jakob Poeltl day-to-day

  The Toronto Raptors are learning to play basketball like two different teams: one that has Jakob Poeltl, and one that doesn't.

  Sports

  Dec 21
• Pritchard leads undermanned Celtics past Raptors

  Payton Pritchard had a double-double with 33 points and 10 assists as the undermanned Boston Celtics topped the Toronto Raptors 112-96 on Saturday.

  Sports

  Dec 20
• Hart to start for Golden Knights against Oilers

  Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart will be the first of five former Canadian junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault earlier this year to appear in a professional game in Canada.

  Sports

  Dec 20
• Jakob Poeltl out for Raptors vs. Celtics

  Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and Toronto's training staff are closely monitoring two injured players.

  Sports

  Dec 20
• Shelter-in-place lifted after suspect, officer exchange fire in Welland, Ont., SIU probing

  Police in Welland, Ont., have arrested a suspect in a standoff during which an officer was shot. The officer was not seriously injured and has been released from hospital.

  Crime

  Dec 20