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Month: September 2023

Guelph Rental Homes

See What Your Guelph Neighbours Are Paying in Rent

A novel online platform is rapidly gaining traction among residents of Guelph, aiming to bring clarity to Ontario’s rental housing market. The website, known as Rental Registry, enables tenants to disclose their monthly rent, which is then visualized on an interactive map for public scrutiny. As of the most recent data, the platform has amassed …

Cyber Crime

Guelph Male Extorted for $1,100 After Nudes Sent

The Guelph Police Service is once again reminding the public to be careful about sharing intimate images after a male was extorted for $1,100. On Tuesday a male attended the police station to make a report. He advised he was contacted approximately 1:30 a.m. Tuesday by someone he believed was a female. The conversation turned …

Impaired Driving Arrest

Impaired Driver at FOUR Times Legal Limit

A Guelph male is charged with impaired driving after blowing more than four times the legal limit. Approximately 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, police were called to a west-end address after a witness observed a male stop his car and stumble towards his residence. Officers spoke to a male and observed him to be unsteady on his …

Lucas Shortreed

Driver Who Hit Lucas Shortreed Sentenced to 2-1/2 Years in Jail

David Halliburton received a jail sentence of two and a half years for his role in the fatal hit-and-run of Lucas Shortreed. His spouse, Anastasia, was sentenced to six months of house arrest, a year of probation, and is required to complete 200 hours of community service. The court was informed that after striking Lucas …

Guelph Public Library

Downtown Guelph Public Library Closed Following Death

The primary location of the Guelph Public Library had to shut down at 1 p.m. on Tuesday due to an incident that led to a fatality. According to a spokesperson for the police, the incident is not currently considered suspicious. “We did respond shortly before 11:30 a.m. today along with EMS and Guelph Fire. A …

Guelph Police Recognize Outstanding Junior Citizen Award Winners

Guelph Police Recognize Outstanding Junior Citizen Award Winners

The Guelph Police Service recently recognized two outstanding young people with Junior Citizen Awards. The Junior Citizen Award is a Guelph Police initiative, and the recipients are nominated by a member of the police service. The award is given to a youth under 18 years of age who is a citizen of Guelph who has …

Guelph Transit City of Guelph

Free Bus Rides Could Cost Taxpayers Millions

City Staff Advises Against Complimentary Bus Services for Seniors and High School Students City officials are cautioning council against offering free bus rides to high school students and seniors. This recommendation comes after an in-depth analysis of the financial implications of such a move. Financial Concerns The report, released this past Friday, outlines that providing …

University of Guelph Homecoming

Police Report No Major Incidents at Homecoming

Police experienced large crowds but are reporting no major incidents during University of Guelph Homecoming celebrations Saturday. The Guelph Police Service worked in cooperation with University of Guelph Campus Safety Office, City of Guelph Bylaw Enforcement, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service and the Guelph Fire Department who all had additional resources deployed Saturday for the anticipated large …

Guelph Police Service

Early Morning Public Indecent Exposure

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a reported indecent act Friday morning. Just before 7 a.m. a female called police. She was walking near Eramosa Road and Queen Street when a male passed walking in the other direction. As they passed each other the female noticed the male’s penis was exposed and he was …

Lotto 6/49

Record $68M Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed Next Draw

After the elusive gold ball was not selected in Saturday’s Lotto 6/49 drawing, the next round is set to feature an unprecedented jackpot of $68 million, guaranteed to be won by someone. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced that despite the gold ball not being drawn, there were still significant wins in Ontario …