Friday, January 5: Local News

January 5, 2024

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 Latest Headlines

Section of Jones Baseline near Guelph closed due to collision

Closed in both directions between Stone Road and Highway 7

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Weekend see and do: Farmers' market, stargazing, dancing and more

Stargazing at Exhibition Park and catching a Guelph Storm game at the Sleeman Centre are among the list activities in Guelph this weekend

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'I did not ask for this': victim speaks out at sex assault sentencing

Crown is seeking to put Keith Smith in jail for 10 years, defence recommending five years behind bars

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Everybody Eats: Surround yourself with inspiration in 2024

Part-time Guelph elementary school employee charged with sexual assault

Greyhounds in town tonight

Second teen charged in December weapons incident

Guelph Festive RIDE sees two impaired charges from 1,600 vehicles stopped

Just over half of Ontario surgeries for highly aggressive cancers done within the recommended timeframe: report

Changes coming to 'horrible' Hwy 6 intersection, but when?

Guelph's mild December was well above normal

Norfolk Manor ends subsidy agreement with county

Good morning, Guelph!

Professor to study 115 skeletons uncovered at Baker Street

Danby owner Jim Estill brings plow manufacturer into the fold

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 Village Life

Suspicious charges on your credit card? Here’s what to do

Canada's passport ranks among the world's most powerful for 2024

THE BEST IN STREAMING January 5: Our critic picks the top shows you can't miss this week

Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk by maintaining brain plasticity — but the time to act is now

Resistance (exercise) is far from futile: The unheralded benefits of weight training

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 Flyers

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 Spotlight

The top 15 places in your home that you forget to clean

Member success key to Circuit 33 program

 Obituaries

VALERIOTE, Joseph Paul

LANGELLA, Carmela (nee Pepe)

FORD, Edward James Clifford 'Ted'

CHILINGARIAN, Eric

MOCCIA, Sandra (nee Tiffin)

PERRY, Florence Margaret (Brodie)

BOORSMA, John

DALE, Dr. William Norton and DALE, Margaret Anne (Freure)

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 Village Report

Forty years after being convicted, two New Brunswick men exonerated in 1983 killing

This glass ceiling-breaking Liberal mom is looking to give the Tories a time out

On-call teacher in Yukon is accused of possessing child pornography

Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska

Toronto leaders decry 'appalling' hate after suspected arson at Jewish-owned grocer

Woman dead after Thunder Bay police don't respond to domestic disturbance call: SIU

Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

US says Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles

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 Community Stories

Everybody Eats: Surround yourself with inspiration in 2024

It’s always Christmas at this new Rockwood cafe

Local podcaster hopes to inspire by sharing personal entrepreneurial journeys

New Guelph United women's coach looks forward to new challenge

Rainstick: sustainable shower begins production in Guelph

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 Events

Researching your Family History

Snow Fairy Fun

Lost + Found Cafe Presents: after hours sessions feat. Zachary Lucky

Womens Wellness Series - Opening Evening

Guelph Storm vs Sault Ste. Marie

Rusty Nail Comedy Friday FIRST SHOW OF THE 2024 Double headliners

Tim Louis and his Annual “New Years Levee”

Paid Public Skating

Guelph Farmers' Market

Central West: The Museum-Hockey Faster Than Ever Exhibit

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 Look Local

Memorial Winter Sale

Retreat Into Yourself

The Wedding Experience - Wedding Show

Save 24% on Advanced Skin Care services for January 2024!

Save up to $70 this January!

Pick the prepaid plan that’s right for you

Say Hello To 4G Plans

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 City Information

Notice of passed bylaw amendments

The time to apply for summer jobs is now!

All aboard Guelph Transit! Ride for free into the new year

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