News
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Learning about the birds and the bees
Two Guelph-based organizations taking care of things with wings
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Feed the Future: An agricultural and sustainability win for U of G
A club’s innovations means the university doesn’t need to look far for fresh leafy greens for on-campus dining
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Guelph and District Multicultural Festival turns 40 this summer
Attend the festival to learn about and embrace new cultures
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Government of Ontario consolidating 36 conservation authorities into just nine
While the Ford government’s plan aims to speed up housing development, opponents warn about risks to watershed management and public safety
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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”
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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,…