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Guelph man builds tiny home in woods for his homeless father-in-law
Unable to go to shelters and not wanting him to spent the winter in a tent, Jesse Damery built his father-in-law a fully-insulated tiny home in the woods
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December 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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$75M lawsuit against Guelph developer cleared to move forward
Prominent Guelph developer Scott Reid is to be cross-examined this month in a civil lawsuit after investors seek to recoup $75M in losses
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December 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Remembering the woman behind Shirley Avenue
Shirley Zoethout is remembered by her family for her incredible capacity to love
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October 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Junction neighbourhood calling for safer streets in wake of pedestrian death
The Junction Neighbourhood Group has launched a petition to the city advocating for safer pedestrian infrastructure after a Guelph mother died in a pedestrian collision Friday evening
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September 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Judge in new lawsuit: Reid's Heritage Properties may have been a Ponzi scheme
140 investors who lost money after local developer RHP filed for bankruptcy are suing the company and its affiliates for millions
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August 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Developer's appeal results in order to give tenants free transit passes
A west end condo developer sued the city's chief building official for allegedly overstepping his power. Now, the developer is being forced to give free transit passes to residents due to parking prob...
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August 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Reid’s Heritage Properties under fire over missing charity money
'It was certainly not deliberate,' Scott Reid said of the news that Hopewell never received donations from a 2023 fundraiser his company hosted
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July 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Read our latest investigation, looking at the rise of fascist "fitness" groups called "active clubs".

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Tracking Canada’s fascist fight clubs
CBC’s visual investigations team reveals where some of Canada’s white nationalist 'active clubs' gather to prepare for violence.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Reid's Heritage Properties owner files for personal bankruptcy
Scott Orin Reid filed for personal bankruptcy earlier this week after recently filing for bankruptcy protection for his company
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July 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Prominent Guelph developer files for bankruptcy
A number of companies attached to local developer Reid's Hertitage Properties are in financial trouble
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June 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/g... Good news for these #Guelph tenants after a long battle.
Guelph residents celebrating after 'King of Renovictions' backs off
The eviction notices for residents of a Brant Avenue apartment complex were revoked after a nearly year-long battle
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June 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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HelpAWS rescued Gabriel earlier this month, and he's since seen huge improvements. Now, #Guelph vet Dr. Renee Fleming is bringing him to Ontario for the complex care he needs
Puppy attacked with machete in Saint Lucia rescued by Guelph vet
Dr. Renee Fleming is bringing five-month old Gabriel home to Guelph from Saint Lucia to receive medical care after he was attacked and left for dead
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May 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Brief but mighty storm does some damage
There were no injuries although several power lines were ripped down, and the tree landed on a parked car
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April 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Guelph filmmaker channels personal loss into horror movie It Feeds
There will be a movie screening at The Bookshelf on April 29 followed by a Q&A
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April 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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To be followed by a shut down on Victoria Road from May 2 to May 7 for an unrelated project.
Eight week lane reductions on Wellington Street began today
From Gordon Street to Wyndham Street
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April 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Crikey! Guelph cafe owner at centre of international Vegemite uproar
Lovers of the salty Australian spread say it’s the only place in Guelph to buy Vegemite
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April 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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‘He’s gonna be missed': Coffee pals raise a double double to their late friend
Leon Stewart, a fondly remembered regular at the Tim Hortons off Victoria Road South, passed unexpectedly last month
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April 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Had a quick chat with @stormhunter.bsky.social about this wild storm in #Guelph
Was that snow, thunder AND lightning? A crazy weather day in Guelph
Guelph storm chaser and meteorologist for The Weather Network Mark Robinson shares just what the heck is going on with this weather
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April 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Ticks on the rise: Here’s how to keep your dog safe from vector-borne diseases
A local expert shares symptoms to watch for and more on how to keep your pets safe
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April 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Guelph consumption site closed despite court injunction
Staying open via a court injunction granted last Friday could jeopardize funding for the HART hub replacing it that opens in Guelph today
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April 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Confusion amid Guelph federal election boundary split
In 2023 Guelph was split into two ridings, with South Guelph becoming part of the Wellington-Halton Hills boundary
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March 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Guelph poet celebrates launch of first book
Melinda Burns’ poetry collection, Homecoming, explore her journey to reclaim and celebrate her heritage
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March 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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One dead, one seriously injured in morning house fire
A 41-year-old man died in the fire on Sunset Road, behind Willow West Mall
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March 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Demand continues as province looks to extend ‘critical’ $10/day child care
By the end of 2024, there were 4,559 children in Guelph and Wellington County on the wait list, but only 2,569 spots
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March 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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In my piece on the delays #Guelph's #HARTHub will see, Melissa Kwiatkowski mentioned concerns about border controls impacting overdose rates. More on that here.

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Experts concerned tighter border controls could impact overdose rates
Drug crackdowns historically coincide with increased drug toxicity, and therefore more drug poisonings, experts say
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March 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM