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Ontario horse trainer suspended 10 years for buying performance-enhancing drugs: AGCO
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says Guelph-area horse trainer Jeffrey Gillis has been suspended for 10 years and given a $40,000 fine for purchasing performance-enhancing drugs from a U.S. veterinarian, who has been charged for making and distributing PEDs designed to evade equine anti-doping controls.
Q&A: How this Guelph author's research on World War II led to writing her 2nd novel
A Guelph author is launching her second novel. It's about a fictional town named Upton Bay, which is a small town hiding some secrets. Karen Smythe joined CBC K-W's The Morning Edition to talk about her inspiration for the story, as well as her approach to writing.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 23 to 25
Plant sales, wrestling, baseball, music — there are lots of options for events in Waterloo region and Guelph this weekend.
4 schools flagged for possible measles exposure in Waterloo region as cases rise
Waterloo region now has a combined 100 measles cases, 78 of which are confirmed and 22 which are probable. This number is part of the overall count since the outbreak in October last year. In Waterloo region, four schools have been identified as potential public exposure locations for the month of May.
Guelph woman to honour memory of beloved cat by helping other cats in need
Denise MacDonald created the Remmy Project to honour the memory of her beloved tabby cat, Remmy, who died about a year ago.
OPP seeking public's help in abduction and death of Cambridge man
Wellington County OPP have released photos of a vehicle they're searching for in connection to a fatal collision in Guelph, Ont. on May 14. They believe the victim, a 40-year-old man, was assaulted, kidnapped and abducted by five suspects who drove in two different cars.
2 MPPs have proposed an Ontario foodbelt. Could it help tariff-proof the ag sector?
Two MPPs have proposed Ontario create a foodbelt of protected farmland. Two former Markham councillors pitched the same idea in 2009 for their area and say it's time the province takes action.
Waterloo regional police call on homeowners and businesses to register security cameras
Waterloo regional police have launched a new public safety initiative called CAMsafe. They are asking property owners or businesses to register their security cameras with police. If a crime is being investigated in their area, police would have direct contact with the owner to ask permission for the video recording.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May long weekend
Lots of events including a fibre arts festival, plant sales, fireworks, outside art and baseball are happening in Waterloo region, Guelph and area.
2 MPPs want to create foodbelt to protect farmland, tariff-proof Ontario's agricultural industry
Guelph MPP and Green Leader Mike Schreiner and independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady from Haldimand-Norfolk have co-written a bill to create an Ontario Foodbelt which would protect farmlands.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 9 to 11
There are many events in and around Waterloo region this weekend. Celebrate Kirby and other irresistibly cute characters at Poyo Fest, take to the skies in the Girls Can Fly event, take part in a walking and singing tour and don't forget Mother's Day is on Sunday.
Guelph and area designated a 'risk area' for measles transmission: Province
The Ontario government has designated the area covered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health as a "risk area" due to measles circulating in the community and local health officials are urging everyone to "get vaccinated as soon as possible."
Sticky situation: U.S. tariffs could make maple syrup a 'prime target' for fraud, Guelph researcher warns
Maple syrup has become "an ideal and prime target" for fraud, a researcher in the University of Guelph's department of food science has warned.
Meet the 4 new MPs in Waterloo region and Guelph
Four new MPs were elected this week in Waterloo region and Guelph. They will join re-elected MPs in going to Ottawa on May 26, with the King giving the throne speech on May 27.
Water guns mistaken for handguns at Guelph high school, students warned
Police were called to a Guelph high school Thursday afternoon after two male students were seen sitting in a car with what a witness thought were handguns. Officers later determined they were water guns, but not before arresting a teen at gunpoint.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 2 to 4
The first weekend of May brings a giant book sale in Elora, Mother's Day markets, a tree planting event and music.
Conservatives flip 3 seats in Waterloo region, ousting Liberals and Green MPs
Conservative candidates in Cambridge, Kitchener Centre and Kitchener South-Hespeler have won those ridings, unseating Liberal and Green incumbents in those races. In Kitchener-Conestoga, Liberal incumbent Tim Louis held on to keep his seat. Liberal incumbent Bardish Chagger also won in Waterloo.
These new Canadians say they have a 'responsibility' to vote in this federal election
Elections Canada has found new Canadians tend to be generally less passionate about local politics. Researchers have found new Canadians are also slightly less likely to vote. But some new citizens are passionate about casting their ballot for the first time in a federal election.
Voting Monday? Here's what you need to know in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County
Find out voting information and learn about the candidates in your local riding.
Guelph's Cardinal Thomas Collins offers a glimpse into the real conclave
The pope's funeral will take place Saturday in Rome and Guelph's Cardinal Thomas Collins will be there for the ceremony and help choose the new pope.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: April 25 to 27
The last weekend of April is a busy one with a pet expo, cultural celebrations and belated Earth Day events.
Measles case reported at Brisbane Public School in Erin, students not fully vaccinated told to stay home
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health sent a notice to parents of Brisbane Public School in Erin, Ont., this week letting them know about a case of measles at the school. Parents and families were reminded to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccinations.
30 cases of measles in Guelph and area as virus spreads at elementary schools, medical officer says
There are now 30 cases of measles in the area covered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer says they're seeing cases spread within the city's elementary schools.
Cambridge candidate says he's lost hundreds of election signs, calls it 'voter suppression'
Federal election candidates in Cambridge and Guelph are reporting their campaign signs are being stolen or vandalized. One Cambridge candidate says he's lost hundreds of signs in this campaign.
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