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E. coli: Carrots recalled in CanadaThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for multiple carrot brands due to E. coli contamination. This comes amid other recent nationwide recalls, including several plant-based milks due to a listeria outbreak. For more on why we’re seeing more recalls, University of Guelph professor, Keith Warriner, joins Miranda Anthistle.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoNov 20
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Smaller chocolates, more gummies are on the menu this HalloweenAs Halloween approaches, companies facing high cocoa costs have had to hike their prices, reformulate and even resort to “shrinkflation”. There is also a “strategic shift” to gummies, licorice and flavored crèmes, experts say. Mike von Massow, a food economist at the University of Guelph, says if not chocolate, candy companies need something that customers...EconomyOct 24
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U of Guelph pro-Palestinian protesters prepare to leave encampment after trespass noticeAfter a month of occupation, pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the University of Guelph are preparing to leave by the start of next week. The school issued a trespass notice on Monday threatening legal action if they stay.CanadaJul 10
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Artificial smoke flavourings banned in the EUThe European Union has moved to ban artificial smoke flavourings found in popular foods such as barbeque chips, citing potential health risks. University of Guelph Food Safety Professor Keith Warriner breaks down the health concerns and discusses why Canada is not following suit.Global News Morning BCJul 1
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Toronto Argonauts return to the University of Guelph for training campThe Toronto Argonauts are gearing up for their fourth training camp at the University of Guelph, as anticipation builds for a CFL preseason matchup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The City of Guelph’s mayor, Cam Guthrie, joins Candace Daniel to discuss the preparations underway.SportsMay 23
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Walkout at one of Canada’s largest beef processing plantThe employee walkout at Guelph’s Cargill beef processing plant is now in its second week. The director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss the impacts of this work stoppage.CanadaJun 3
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Shrinkflation and personal productsHave you noticed packaging for personal products like face wash and moisturizer getting smaller, while prices go up? University of Guelph marketing expert Timothy Dewhirst discusses “shrinkflation”, and what consumers should look out for.ConsumerApr 29
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City of Guelph seeking private property donations to be turned into temporary encampmentsThe City of Guelph is looking at an unusual way to address its homelessness issue, calling for private property donations which can be transformed into temporary structured encampment sites for at least three years. Kayla McLean reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoMar 27
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University of Guelph’s entry in research competition hopes to pass deep space taste testUniversity of Guelph research team, Canada GOOSE, is one of the final four institutions competing in the Canadian Space Agency’s Deep Space Food Challenge. Final judging took place on Feb. 7 inside the campus’ Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility. The Deep Space Food Challenge was launched in partnership with Impact Canada in 2021 to develop...CanadaFeb 16
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Trudeau announces agreement with Guelph to fast-track nearly 750 new housing units in next 3 yearsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government has reached an agreement with the City of Guelph to fast-track nearly 750 new housing units over the next three years. Speaking at the announcement, Trudeau projected a total of close to 10,000 new units over the next decade.CanadaJan 12
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Thousands of stuffies hit the ice during Kitchener Rangers’ annual Teddy Bear TossThousands of teddy bears flew onto the ice at The Aud in Kitchener, Ont., on Tuesday after hockey player Cameron Mercer notched the Kitchener Rangers’ first goal in a 5-2 win over the Guelph Storm, video posted on social media showed.SportsDec 6, 2023
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Farmers and mental health: research around improving access continuesDr. Andria Jones from the University of Guelph talks about mental health, and research that led to the creation of the Manitoba Farmers Wellness Program.HealthOct 16, 2023
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Global News Morning chats with Queen’s Gaels football head coach Steve SnyderCoach Snyder recaps the win over Guelph and looks ahead to this weekend’s final game…a Homecoming game vs. the Gee- GeesGlobal News Morning KingstonOct 16, 2023
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Global News Morning chats with Queen’s Gaels football head coach Steve SnyderCoach Snyder recaps a win over The Ravens and looks ahead to a road game against GuelphGlobal News Morning KingstonOct 10, 2023
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Victim seriously injured after daylight shooting in Burlington, Ont.Halton Regional Police said officers responded to the area of Guelph Line and New Street at around 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday for reports of a male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was taken to hospital and is reported to have serious injuries. As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests had been...CrimeApr 4, 2023
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Visiting The Donkey Sanctuary of CanadaJennifer Valentyne explores the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Guelph and learns about how you can sponsor an animal in need.Nov 26, 2019
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Nova Scotian honours soldier who died by suicide with cross country bike rideWe talk with Catherine De Vaal, a Nova Scotian impacted by suicide, who recently biked from Greenwood, NS to Guelph, ON to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Friday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a chance to promote understanding about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family or friends, organizations, professionals,...Global News Morning HalifaxSep 10, 2021
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Ontario couple gets engaged at Cambridge COVID-19 vaccine clinicThe pandemic as forced many of us to think creatively about how we celebrate life’s special milestones and this was especially true for a Guelph couple who got engaged at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic they work at. Melanie Zettler has more.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoAug 20, 2021
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Ontario couple gets engaged at Cambridge COVID-19 vaccine clinicThe pandemic as forced many of us to think creatively about how we celebrate life’s special milestones and this was especially true for a Guelph couple who got engaged at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic they work at. Melanie Zettler has more.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoAug 20, 2021
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Senior dies after booster unavailable in long-term care homeA 95-year-old Guelph woman died this month after she was unable to get a COVID booster shot in a long-term care home. She had just entered the home after living alone in an apartment. As Seán O’Shea reports critics say the system let her down.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoJan 26, 2022