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Local students collect over 3,500 of items for Salvation Army

Local students collect over 3,500 of items for Salvation Army

The holiday initiative was led by St. Ignatius' Grade 8 students from the Grads Give Back Committee
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ICYMI: Three Guelphites appointed to Order of Canada

ICYMI: Three Guelphites appointed to Order of Canada

OVC researcher Carlton Gyles and local philanthropists Louise MacCallum and Michael Barnstijn made the list
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Potential 'golden opportunity' for Guelph Tiny Homes Coalition

Potential 'golden opportunity' for Guelph Tiny Homes Coalition

If funding comes through for the project it could look to a spring start
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ICYMI: Fergus man's death by police could have been prevented: inquest

ICYMI: Fergus man's death by police could have been prevented: inquest

Inquest recommendations include using officer's body-worn camera footage, some of which is included below, to inform future de-escalation training
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OPINION: Was 2024 the year politics stopped working for the people?

OPINION: Was 2024 the year politics stopped working for the people?

This week's Market Squared thinks cruelty was the point in 2024, and it's a hint of what's coming in 2025
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POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
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‘Down with Santa!’: The story of Richard Dildy, the Toronto man arrested for protesting Santa Claus

‘Down with Santa!’: The story of Richard Dildy, the Toronto man arrested for protesting Santa Claus

Vietnam veteran Richard Dildy was arrested for shouting “There is no Santa Claus!” during Toronto’s 1980 Santa Claus Parade. He was on a crusade against lying to children.
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ICYMI: 'This is a miracle;' local Syrians react to end of Syria civil war

ICYMI: 'This is a miracle;' local Syrians react to end of Syria civil war

As the situation in Syria continues to evolve, Syrians living in Guelph and Wellington County are celebrating their country's newfound freedom and future
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U of G researching smart salt trucks, managing waterborne diseases

U of G researching smart salt trucks, managing waterborne diseases

Improving winter road safety and reshaping how we control waterborne diseases are the themes of two University of Guelph research projects that have received funding through the Ontario Research Fund
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Provincial candidate search has officially begun for the Guelph PCs

Provincial candidate search has officially begun for the Guelph PCs

There are a couple of people who have put in their notice of intent, says president of Guelph PC Riding Association
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