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Month: October 2025

Guelph Police Recover Shotgun from Fleeing Male

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a shotgun was recovered Thursday morning after a man fled from police. Approximately 4:15 a.m. officers were patrolling on Woolwich Street near Speedvale Avenue when they saw a man walking on the sidewalk, noting him to be wearing a red jacket and red backpack. The man appeared to …

Tragedy on Eastview Rd: 18-Year-Old Killed, Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash

Members of the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a single-vehicle collision that resulted in a fatality. On Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at approximately 4 p.m., OPP officers, Paramedic Services, Ornge, and Fire Services responded to reports of a collision on Eastview Road in Guelph-Eramosa Township. As a result of the …

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2 Suspects Steal Dozens of Scrap Rims from Business

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two men stole dozens of aluminum rims from an east-end business. On Wednesday morning officers were called to a business near Elizabeth Street and Victoria Road South. Staff arrived and discovered a hole had been cut overnight in a perimeter fence. Security camera footage revealed two suspects arrived …

Trailer Loaded with $80K in Whipped Cream Stolen in Guelph

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a trailer loaded with $80,000 in whipped cream was stolen. Just before 11 a.m. Wednesday a manager from a business on Speedvale Avenue West reported a trailer had been stolen earlier in the morning. Approximately 4:30 a.m. the white Wabash refrigerated trailer was hooked up and towed away. …

Ontario Confirms Speed Revenue Camera Ban, Effective November 14

Ontario’s government has approved legislation ending municipal use of automated speed-enforcement revenue systems, with the ban coming into force on November 14. The provision is part of Bill 56, the Building a More Competitive Economy Act, which passed this week and is set to receive royal assent Monday. The bill moved through the legislature on …

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Firearms Charges Laid after East-end Stand-off

A Guelph man faces several firearms charges following an incident Wednesday which shut down an east-end street. Approximately 1:30 p.m. police were called for a report of a firearm being discharged inside a residence near York Road and Harris Street. Nearby residents were advised to shelter in place as members of the Guelph Police Service …

Golf Course Theft – $10,000 Charged after Wallet Stolen from Guelph Man

The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in a recent theft at a local golf course. On October 14, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report from a Guelph resident regarding the theft of their wallet, while at …

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Police Warns Community as Jewelry Distraction Thefts Increases

The Guelph Police Service is again urging residents to be cautious dealing with strangers after a woman had her necklace stolen during a distraction theft last week. A Guelph woman in her 60s reported she was walking on Farley Drive just before 1 p.m. October 23 when she was approached by two people in a …

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Bank of Canada Rate Cut – What It Means for You

The Bank of Canada met today, October 29, 2025, for the second-last time this year and announced a small but welcome change – the overnight lending rate has dropped from 2.50% to 2.25%. This decision affects the rate at which banks lend to each other, and it directly influences what’s known as the prime rate. …

Guelph Council’s ‘Elect Respect’ Pledge Raises Questions About Motives and Messaging

Ward 2 Councillor Carly Klassen brought forward the motion for Guelph City Council to adopt the Elect Respect resolution – a campaign described as promoting civility and respectful dialogue in politics. Council passed it unanimously. The resolution asks elected officials to treat others respectfully, reject harassment, and focus debate on policy rather than personal attacks. …