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Month: January 2025

Now Over 170 Cases of Gastroenteritis at University of Guelph

Since the first self-reported case on January 6, U of G has been monitoring the number of self-reported cases in residence, which is currently 170 as of the morning of January 10. The majority of cases are in South Residence, though there have been some cases reported in other residences. These cases are a cumulative …

Guelph Man Faces Over a Dozen Charges After Getting into Stolen Vehicle

A Guelph man faces more than two dozen charges after he was arrested Thursday afternoon getting into a stolen SUV. Approximately 3:30 p.m. members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit located a stolen Acura MDX in a parking lot on Fife Road after earlier spotting a male driving it. Officers conducted …

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3 Masked Males Kick Down Door to Home as Mother and Daughter Were Sleeping

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three males broke into an east-end home while the tenant and her young daughter were sleeping. Approximately 1:30 a.m. Thursday, three males entered a basement apartment near Starwood Drive and Grange Road by kicking in a door. The tenant, who was awakened by the noise, screamed and the …

Guelph Senior Located Quickly Thanks to Project Lifesaver

A missing male in his 90s was located quickly Wednesday morning thanks to Project Lifesaver technology. At 9:51 a.m. a 94-year-old man was reported missing from an address in the area of Victoria Road North and Cassino Avenue. The caller – the male’s daughter – was concerned for his wellbeing as her father suffers from …

Arrest in 2 Break-ins and Vehicle Theft Crash

A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with two recent break-ins in the same north-end neighborhood. Just before 10 a.m. last Friday, police were called to an address on Woolwich Street near Division Street. The owner said she had placed her car keys on a table near the front door the previous evening, and …

Video: Masked Driver of Pick-up Truck Rams Cruiser and Flees Downtown

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the driver of a pick-up rammed a police cruiser and fled Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after noon, an officer was patrolling on Woolwich Street when the cruiser’s automated licence plate reader (ALPR) flagged a vehicle associated to a suspended driver. The officer attempted to pull over the black GMC …

Guelph General Hospital

Guelph General Receives $6 Million Donation to Expand Access to Care

Largest Single Gift in the Hospital’s History Today, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital announced that it has received a $6 million commitment from The Angel Gabriel Foundation to expand access to healthcare for all. The landmark donation is the largest individual contribution in the history of Guelph General Hospital. It will help launch Guelph …

At Least 60 Cases of Gastroenteritis at University of Guelph

As of the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8, there are approximately 60 self-reported cases at U of G, the first of which was self-reported late Monday night. The majority of cases are in South Residence though there have been a few individual cases reported in other residences. The University of Guelph is aware of students …

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Guelph Bylaw Supervisor Was Victim in Bus Accident

The City of Guelph is mourning the loss of Braden Carberry, a long-serving and well-respected member of its municipal team, following a tragic collision in downtown Guelph. The incident occurred on today in the early afternoon near Wyndham Street and Carden Street, involving a Guelph Transit bus. Emergency responders, including Guelph Police Service, Guelph Fire, …

Update: Male Deceased After Hit by Guelph Transit Bus

Update: A Fergus man is dead after he was struck by a city bus in downtown Guelph Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called at 1:37 p.m. to the intersection of Wyndham Street North and Carden Street. Investigation revealed a 49-year-old Fergus man was struck as he crossed Wyndham Street. The male was extricated from under …