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Month: July 2023

University of Guelph

U of G Students Notified of Data Breach Months After Occurrence

University of Guelph students have been informed about a data breach that potentially exposed sensitive personal data, including names, student numbers, and dates of birth, all of which could be used for identity theft. The breach occurred in March via a third-party security firm used for secure file transfers between Gallivan, the student health, dental, …

City of Guelph

Guelph’s New GM of Economic Development and Tourism

The City of Guelph is pleased to announce and welcome James Goodram as the City’s new general manager for Economic Development and Tourism beginning August 14. “We’re pleased to welcome James to our corporate management team,” says Jayne Holmes, deputy chief administrative officer of Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services. “Guelph is a unique, bold, and …

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Man Takes Stun Gun From Police Officer

A Guelph man is facing multiple charges after allegedly taking a stun gun from a police officer and attempting to use it on Saturday. Responding to reports of a man unconscious in a vehicle in a Willow Road parking lot around 1 p.m., police discovered the vehicle to be reported stolen. Upon inspection, a man …

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Woman Assaulted in Alleged Hate-Related Incident

Authorities are seeking a group of men who are reported to have directed homophobic slurs at a woman early Sunday, with one of them allegedly assaulting her physically. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Norfolk and Macdonell streets in the downtown area, according to a police statement. A group of friends …

Guelph Police Service

Charges After Male Throws Stones Downtown

Early Monday morning, a man from Guelph was arrested on charges of mischief after reportedly hurling stones downtown. Police responded to a complaint about a man “incoherently shouting and tossing rocks” along Wyndham Street North around 3:20 a.m. A suspect was identified, warned about his conduct, and instructed to leave the area, according to a …

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Multiple Charges After Motorcycle Collision

A 19-year-old man from Caledon is facing numerous charges after he was involved in a collision with a stationary vehicle while riding a motorcycle in the eastern region on Sunday night. Police were summoned to the intersection of Couling Crescent and Watson Parkway North around 10 p.m. A witness had reported the incident and suspected …

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Police Seeking Man Taking Photos of Minor on Guelph Transit

Authorities are seeking a man who allegedly photographed a nine-year-old girl on a public bus in Guelph on Saturday evening. Police units were dispatched to the city bus terminal downtown at around 7:30 p.m. following a report of a male passenger capturing images of a young girl on his phone. Upon witnessing this, another passenger …

Lang Prof Nominated as Woman of Distinction by HRD Canada

Lang Prof Nominated as Woman of Distinction by HRD Canada

Dr. Nita Chhinzer, professor of human resources in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, has been shortlisted as a Woman of Distinction awardee for her work in leadership and organizational management. The Woman of Distinction Award is part of the 2023 Canadian HR Awards, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, in partnership with HRD Canada and …

Guelph General Hospital Alex and Deb Beath Acute Stroke Unit

Guelph General Hospital Announces New Alex and Deb Beath Acute Stroke Unit

The Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital is celebrating a generous gift from Alex and Deb Beath, a local couple who previously owned Artemis Technologies Inc, in Guelph. Over the decades, they grew their business and upon its sale last year, they began to consider how they might pay it forward to the Guelph-Wellington community …