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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 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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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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Plans are underway to build more student housing in GuelphA new residence for first-year U of G students is set to open in '28 or '29 while city council approved an application for two new buildings on Scottsdale Dr.CanadaNov 18
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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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U of G to entertain prospective students as part of summer Shad programAround 60 high school students are expected to take part in this new four-week program in July of 2025.EducationSep 23
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Guelph treasurer to take over as city’s CAOTara Baker has been with the City of Guelph since 2011, the last eight years as treasurer and manager of finance. She succeeds Scott Stewart, who retired in June.CanadaAug 28
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Ontario moves to ban safe consumption sites near schools, limit new locationsOntario is set to ban consumption and treatment services sites within 200 metres of schools and child care centres, which will lead to the closure of 10 facilities.HealthAug 20
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Reusable packaging company expands in Guelph, across CanadaFriendlier is a reusable packaging company and has expanded across Canada. Its newest location is on Clair Road West in Guelph where it held a grand opening earlier in July.CanadaJul 24
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Toronto is vulnerable to climate-fuelled floods. What will make it more resilient?Toronto city councillors are set to discuss how to make the metropolis more resilient to climate-fuelled floods.WeatherJul 23
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What’s open and closed in Guelph on Canada DayPeople will be able to buy beer and take a dip in the pool but other shopping and recreational facilities will be closed on MondayCanadaJun 28
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Hamilton police board approves pitch to put body-worn cameras on front-line officersThe program is expected to cost the city roughly $9.7 million over five years and expected to provide an unbiased record of interactions between officers and the public.CanadaJun 27
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What’s open and closed on Canada Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara RegionCanada Day is Monday and a number of services and shops will not be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region on July 1.CanadaJun 27
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Guelph mayor points finger at U of G for student housing shortageCam Guthrie says there is already a housing crisis in Guelph and the news about students not find places to live is only going to exacerbate that.CanadaJun 14
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Ontario considers housing data revisions after municipal concerns of undercountingOntario is considering revising its tallies of how many homes are built in cities and towns across the province.CanadaJun 21
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Guelph to implement next phase of ban on single-use plasticsThe city council in Guelph, Ont., is poised to vote on new measures to ban single-use plastics that include allowing customers to bring their own reusable cups for beverages.EnvironmentJun 10
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More than 1,300 students at University of Guelph can’t find a place to liveSome students at an Ontario university, and their parents, have expressed frustration over the university's handling of the situation.CanadaJun 12
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New signs warning of great white sharks for some East Coast beachesThe number of great white sharks is on the rise along Canada's East Coast, growing evidence shows. Plans are in the works to put up warning signs for beachgoers for the first time.CanadaJun 16
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City of Guelph to hold open house at operational facilityVisitors will be able to get a ride in one of the new electric buses plus sit inside garbage trucks, tractors, loaders, and other city-owned vehicles.CanadaMay 23
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What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2024 in GuelphBanks, retail and grocery stores, and city-operated facilities will be closed. Most drug stores, wine rack and select Beer Store locations will be open.CanadaMay 17