GUELPH – Fungal infections, which are often deadly in people with weakened immune systems, have become increasingly difficult to treat.
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More honey bees dying, even as antibiotic use halves
GUELPH – Despite tighter restrictions on antibiotics used in Canadian beekeeping, honey bee death rates are still rising.
Guelph Fringe Festival takes the stage Aug. 7 to 10
GUELPH – Get ready to celebrate the lively art of live performance when the Guelph Fringe Festival returns to downtown Guelph for four days, August 7 to 10. For $18 or less, audiences can choose from a lineup of shows performed by independent artists from near and far.
Women in Crisis and 10C launch financial empowerment workshop series
GUELPH – In Your Hands is a new workshop series designed to support women and gender-diverse people to build financial confidence and economic security, offered by Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) and 10C Shared Space.
Humane society encourages people to adopt a pet in need
GUELPH – Pets are family, and can bring hope, companionship and unconditional love to their people, humane society officials state.
Guelph Public Library to host a ‘comic-con’
GUELPH – The Guelph Public Library’s Comic Con event returns to the Main Library (100 Norfolk Street) on Aug. 9 from 10am to 2pm.
Construction begins at Guelph General Hospital community-based medical center
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has begun construction on a new community-based medical centre at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. The centre is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Hospice Wellington receives two accreditation honours
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington announced it has been accredited by the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) standards.
Auditions open for Guelph production of The Nutcracker
GUELPH – Last year 19 students from dance schools in Guelph and surrounding communities were selected by Ballet Jörgen to join the company’s professional cast for Guelph performances.
Court hears sentencing submissions from lawyers in sexual assault trial
GUELPH - Defence lawyer Dean Paquette has asked a judge to acquit Puslinch resident Brian Cox of all charges in a sexual assault trial that began in March, while Crown prosecutor Marilyn Dolby has asked for convictions.