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Is a national urban park possible in guelph?
It’s been two years since we last reported on the Urban Park Guelph proposal. Here’s everything you should know about “the most complicated piece of land ever” The former Ontario Reformatory site is “the most complicated piece of land ever,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie in a council planning meeting on Feb. 10, during which the lands…
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Plants in campus conservatory withering away
From “a jewel in the crown” of the university to a costly repair bill The D.M. Rutherford Conservatory has been the focal point of the Conservatory Gardens on the University of Guelph campus since 1930. What was once a tropical greenhouse lush with greenery and flowers is now a greenhouse in need of repair, with…
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Pro-Palestinian protestors sit-in at the University Centre
The protest was one of several to take place on campus since March On March 28, a group of approximately 100 protestors organized by UoGForPalestine marched into the University Centre. The group of pro-Palestinian protestors sat on the floor, chanted, and gave speeches demanding the freedom of Palestine and the divestment of funds from the…
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Conquering menstrual cramps one square at a time
Founder of BioSnactive, Jessica Ulbikas is a Guelph master’s student in human health and nutritional sciences This summer, BioSnactive is launching its new product called Code Red, a fair-trade dark chocolate product that has clinically tested bioactive ingredients capable of alleviating the severity of menstrual pain. It contains magnesium, vitamin D, and calcium, which at…
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Guelph city council passes Public Space Use bylaw
A new bylaw is coming into effect that limits use in sensitive public areas A City of Guelph bylaw regarding encampments on city property will come into effect on Oct. 1 after being ratified in a City Council meeting on Sept. 10. The bylaw was approved by a 10-3 vote in a special council meeting…
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Ontario government shuts down safe consumption sites amid public safety concerns
The Ontario government plans to close 10 drug consumption sites by 2025 and in response, a new recovery-focused model will launch On Aug. 20 the Ontario government banned supervised drug consumption sites within 200 meters of schools and child-care centres. The decision was made to promote community and children’s safety and will be effective by…
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Seniors get serious about climate change at Guelph rally
Guelph seniors gathered for a rally on Oct. 1 to address the global climate crisis A crowd of seniors gathered in downtown Guelph on Oct. 1, which is National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons, to bring attention to climate change and announced their hope for a more sustainable future. Organized by Seniors…
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Local community workshop ramping up accessibility at Guelph businesses
Diyode Makerspace begins building ramps after City Council’s decision to make accessibility project community-led Following council’s decision to opt for a “community-led approach” to improving accessibility infrastructure, Diyode Makerspace has begun a project where they will be working with local businesses to improve entrance accessibility. The community workshop will be using their resources to design,…
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Q & A with Dr. Evan Fraser, member of the United Nations’ High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition
Dr. Fraser discusses his experience on the panel, and how the United Nations is addressing food security Dr. Evan Fraser was appointed as one of 15 world-renowned scientists to sit on the steering committee of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) for the United Nations Committee on World Food…
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Students explore the Guelph community with Project Serve
A turnout of over 300 volunteers makes for a day full of hard work Student Volunteer Connections, (SVC), successfully hosted their 28th Annual Project Serve Day on Sept. 13. Students volunteered their time at locations across Guelph, including the Guelph Food Bank, Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis, and Royal City Mission. Saturday started off with free…
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U of G removes pro-Palestinian banner
The banner was hung in the University Centre and MacKinnon on Jan. 11 On Jan. 11, a banner was hung in the University Centre on the North end staircase. The banner was painted with words that said “U of G Silent During Genocide.” It was hung on the day that hearings on a court case…
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Cannon posters of Hamas kidnapping victims removed by University
A vigil was held for the kidnapping victims after the area was taped off On Oct. 27, at 12:10 p.m. posters attached to the cannon were taken down by campus employees. The night before, the cannon was painted by members of the campus Jewish community, who affixed posters of people who were kidnapped from Israel…