TOPIC: GUELPH NEWS

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 11 to 13
There are a lot of music events this weekend including the Kultrun World Music Festival in Waterloo Park and Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival in downtown Kitchener. There's also Cruising on King in Kitchener, a preview of the Cambridge Scottish Festival and a downtown community garage sale in Guelph.
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Police seek 4th suspect after Cambridge man's abduction and death in Guelph
Wellington County OPP continue to search for a man who they say is a suspect in a kidnapping and death investigation in Guelph in May.
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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 4 to 6
This weekend, enjoy K-W Flamenco Fest, enjoy some sweet treats at the Cherry Festival, listen to local musicians at the Hespeler Village Music Festival and experience different performances at the Wellington County Multicultural Festival.
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Several trains cancelled after one hits person west of Guelph Central GO station
A person has been struck by a train west of Guelph Central GO in southern Ontario. Emergency personnel are at the scene and trains cannot move through the area until the investigation is complete.
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How to mark Canada Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and area
Canada Day is on Tuesday and there are a number of events in the region with many of them capping off with fireworks (or, in Waterloo, a drone show).
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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 27 to 29
It's the last weekend of June and there are many events including evening concerts, a Pride patio party, Call of Duty championships at The Aud and the Good Games in Guelph.
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Heat wave continues with possibility of thunderstorms in Waterloo region, Guelph and area on Tuesday
The heat warning continues in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County on Tuesday, but relief is expected later Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday. Still, people are being reminded to take it easy and watch the forecast for possible thunderstorms.
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Hot weather expected to arrive in Waterloo region, Guelph and area this weekend
Temperatures topping 30 C are expected in Waterloo region starting on Sunday with some sunny and some unsettled weather in the forecast.
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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 20 to 22
The first weekend of summer is a busy one with the K-W Multicultural Festival, Neighbours Day in Kitchener, Art on the Street in Guelph and National Indigenous Peoples Day events.
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How to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Waterloo region, Guelph
Saturday is National Indigenous Peoples Day and there are several events planned in and around Waterloo region and Guelph throughout the weekend.
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$10M donation will help build new veterinary medicine facility at Lakehead University
A new veterinary medicine program, partially based at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, has taken a big step forward thanks for a major donation.
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With human trafficking on the rise, Guelph organizations partner with police to create awareness video
Guelph police and local support organizations have collaborated with advocate and domestic trafficking survivor Kaitlin Bick to create a short video that aims to get the facts straight on what human trafficking can look like in the region.
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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 13 to 15
It's a busy Father's Day weekend, with festivals, live music, an airport open house and lots of Pride events.
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He began university in the '70s. Now, 49 years later, this 'farm boy' earns his degree from Guelph
In 1976, Dave Burnett attended the University of Guelph at the behest of his mother but quickly dropped out to work with his hands. Little did he know at the time that this was the start of a long, winding road that lead all the way back to his Bachelor of Science 49 years later.
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For $3.4M, you could own this southern Ontario drive-in movie theatre
The Mustang Drive-In near Guelph is for sale and has been listed for $3.4 million. Right now in Canada, there are 37 drive-In movie theatres, with 16 of them in Ontario.
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Take a tour of some of the best patios in Waterloo region and area: Jasmine Mangalaseril
Winter has finally released its icy grip, which means patio season is here in Waterloo region. Colourful umbrellas, leafy trellises and cozy gazebos welcome diners with crafted cocktails, delicious wines and beers and a menu that celebrates the hot weather ahead.
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Small but 'life-changing' policy helps Parkinson's patients who need emergency care at Guelph's hospital
Emergency department wait times can be hours long, and for people with Parkinson's disease, it can be a hurdle to ensure they're taking important medication on time. Guelph General Hospital has created a simple but specific emergency room directive to correct this.
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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 6 to 8
There are lots of Pride events this weekend, plus sing-alongs, musical performances, food fests, porch parties and open houses.
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Breslau baker selling pies to benefit Walkerton school after fatal crash
Fran Adsett is the owner and baker at Frannie's Restaurant and Bakery on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph, Ont. After the accident that killed four students and a teacher from Walkerton District Community School last month, she felt she needed to do something to help.
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You don't have to almost die to be happy at work, but it helps
New research suggests that near-death experiences can prompt people to make big changes in the search for more meaningful working lives. But experts say those changes are possible even if you don't have a brush with death.
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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 30 to June 1
Art markets, dance, music and theatre festivals, baseball, author events, pre-Pride get-togethers — it's a very busy weekend in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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