Guelph high school evacuated after strong smell detected
Students and staff were evacuated, crews believe the smell was caused by an irritant released in the building.
Fire
May 7
Fire marshal brought in to investigate fatal house fire in Guelph
Two women are dead and two more are injured after a fire broke out at a home in the area of Edinburgh Road and Wilsonview Avenue.
Fire
Mar 11
Greater Napanee elects interim fire chief amid leave of absence
With its Chief and Deputy Chief on abrupt leave, the Town of Greater Napanee acted quickly to replace the vacant seat with an interim chief.
Canada
Apr 24
5 individuals, 4 teams to be inducted into the Gryphon Athletics Hall of Fame
Five individuals and four teams will be enshrined in the Gryphon Athletics Hall of Fame at a ceremony on June 21.
Sports
Apr 18
Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to know
A bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the U.S. that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation, but the the WHO says the risk to the public is low.
Health
Apr 26
Are cantaloupes safe to eat? Deadly salmonella outbreak now over
The outbreak, which sent 68 Canadians to hospital between October and December last year, ended in January, Public Health Agency of Canada officials say in a health notice.
Health
Feb 28
What is ‘loss leader?’ How grocery stores lure shoppers into spending more
Bargains are designed to appeal to the customer's desire for savings and convenience, while simultaneously piquing their interest in other products.
Consumer
Feb 5
Guelph’s CAO set to retire in the summer
Scott Stewart announced on Thursday that he plans to retire once his five-year term is up in July.
Canada
Jan 25
Early morning fire at Guelph home deemed suspicious
There were reports of people being inside the abandoned building at the time of the fire.
Fire
Dec 14, 2023
Arson charges laid after fire, small explosions at Guelph apartment
The fire broke out Wednesday night at an apartment complex on Waterloo Avenue near Wellington Street.
Fire
Dec 14, 2023
Yemen strikes are ‘consequences’ of Houthi Red Sea attacks, Canada says
Strikes against Houthi by the United States and the United Kingdom in Yemen are the 'consequences' of the militant group’s attacks in the Red Sea, Canada says.
Canada
Jan 12
Guelph area fire departments host fire prevention day
The Guelph Fire Department and Guelph Eramosa Fire and Rescue hosted an event at the fire station next to the West End Recreation Centre on Imperial Road South on Saturday.
Canada
Oct 16, 2023
Cambridge Fire Department introduces new fire chief
Rob Martin joins the Cambridge Fire Department as its new chief after spending three years as the deputy fire chief in Brampton and decades with the Kitchener Fire Department.
Canada
Nov 14, 2023
U of G professor says disclosure of salary ranges, AI won’t make much difference
Nita Chhinzer says proposed legislation from the province will have a much greater impact on smaller businesses than large corporations.
Canada
Nov 14, 2023
Wisdom shares her wisdom after learning of appointment to the Order of Ontario
Guelph native Marva Wisdom is one of 26 appointees to the Order of Ontario for 2022. A ceremony will take place on Nov. 27.
Canada
Nov 12, 2023
No injuries as a result of structure fire near Guelph airport
Fourteen firefighters and four trucks from three area fire stations were brought in to help contain the blaze.
Fire
Oct 18, 2023
No injuries after fire breaks out at north-end Guelph business
Fire Deputy Chief Steve Goode says fire was seen coming from the roof of the building and was quickly put out.
Fire
Oct 17, 2023
Guelph fire department taking part in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day
A new province-wide initiative encourages homeowners to test their smoke alarms.
Fire
Sep 25, 2023
As U.S. sees record chicken prices, economists say it’s unlikely to hit Canada
Some U.S. poultry producers are scaling back chicken production, driving prices higher. Canada's supply system, along with low import volumes, will likely protect consumers here.
Consumer
Oct 7, 2023
Royal City taking part in mini forest pilot project
A tree planting event taking place at York Road Park on Sept. 23 will consist of 500 canopy trees as well as shrubs and wildflowers planted on a 500-square-metre site.
Canada
Sep 6, 2023