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The Sunday Seven: Owner of dogs terrorizing Guelph neighbourhood hit with 18 charges

Other top reads include community support for a visitor from Japan diagnosed with cancer, clients ‘disengaging’ as CTS prepares to close, and more
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The community mailbox near 58 Montana Rd.

Owner of 7 dogs terrorizing Guelph neighbourhood now faces 18 charges

Charges have been issued against a homeowner after seven dogs repeatedly escaped the backyard of the home and created fear and concern in an east Guelph neighbourhood. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Guelph steps up for mom diagnosed with cancer while visiting from Japan

Mimi Hasegawa came to Guelph from Tokyo to visit her son Nao after not seeing him in-person for two years. She didn’t think her 10 day vacation would turn into a 15-day hospital stay with a stage three colon cancer diagnosis and mounting hospital bills. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Council moves on affordable housing demonstration project, but that is all

An affordable housing demonstration project is coming to Edinburgh Road, but other than that, council failed to take any action to address the housing affordability crisis in the city during its meeting on Tuesday. It did, however, formally receive the staff-created draft housing affordability strategy which includes 33 actions to be considered in the future. READ FULL STORY HERE.

As closure nears, consumption and treatment site's clients already 'disengaging'

As the Guelph Community Health Centre works to minimize the impact of closing its consumption and treatment site, staff say some residents have already begun to jump ship. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Vintage clothing store owner returns downtown with Rumours

Rumour has it Kara Munn, known locally as a former owner of since-closed Meow! on Carden Street and Royal Cat Records on Macdonell Street, is back downtown with a new vintage shop. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Guelph runner to join exclusive group: running world's six major marathons

With each step, Michelle Spencer from Guelph repeats a familiar tune, over and over, until she hits the finish line. This is what often helps get the marathon runner to the end, that and a few words of encouragement to herself as she longs for that fulfilling feeling of accomplishment when it's all over. READ FULL STORY HERE.

With new owners, Buon Gusto sets eyes on expansion beyond Guelph

The owners of popular downtown eatery Buon Gusto plan on expansion to Guelphify surrounding communities. Tied at the hip for the past three weeks, new co-owners Ali Merchant and and Khalil Khamis, along with general manager Dave Brown have plans to bring Buon Gusto to cities similar to Guelph. READ FULL STORY HERE.


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