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A Guelph man faces kidnapping and other charges after a bar employee was abducted and held against her will On Friday the adult female victim attended the police station She reported the previous evening she was driven home by a co-worker and was followed by a man she recognized as a regular customer He asked her to enter his car to talk but then locked the doors and drove away from the area He reportedly professed his love for the victim and ignored her pleas to let her out of the car When she opened the door and attempted to jump out he physically restrained her Eventually the victim was able to get out of the car and wave down another motorist for help On Friday the man called the woman approximately 16 times in an effort to meet up and return belongings she had left in his car Saturday a 43-year-old Guelph man was arrested for kidnapping More Spotlight > The Guelph Police Service is investigating two reports of indecent acts over the weekend Saturday evening a caller reported she had been driving on Edinburgh Road South near the Speed River when she observed a man walking with his pants down and masturbating late 30s with shoulder-length dark blonde hair and wearing a green baseball cap Sunday police were called to York Road near the covered bridge A woman reported she was jogging when she saw a nude man walking into a wooded area 30s with a beard and wearing a green hat and backpack It is not known if it is the same male as the Saturday call Anyone with information is asked to call the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212 leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a dog was reported missing following a weekend break-in a resident near Elmira Road North and Speedvale Avenue West reported he awoke to find his front door standing open and his dog missing A pair of Nike AirForce shoes were reported missing Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Abdullah Eidokheil at 519-824-1212 A Guelph senior is charged with assault after an employee of a north-end business was punched in the face during a dispute Friday police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West A customer was attempting to return an item but when told the store would not accept the return he punched the manager in the face Police attended and placed the man under arrest He refused to comply with police and had to be carried to a cruiser An 81-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after a replica firearm was pointed during a family dispute Sunday evening a west-end resident called police to report the incident involving her adult brother She said they were arguing when he went upstairs and retrieved a black handgun She was able to leave the home and call police A 38-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a car was stolen from a south-end driveway and later found in flames Sunday police received a message from Waterloo Regional Police after they recovered a burned vehicle from a farmer’s field Officers checked the owner’s residence on Ironwood Road and she said when she last saw the car it was parked in front of her house Saturday night Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Chantel Bennett at 519-824-1212 Total calls for service in the last 72 hours - 674 By GHD Digital T: 519-824-1212 F: 519-763-0516 TTY: 1-866-513-8062 Top It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser parts of the site may not function properly for you We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience Guelph police say a 43-year-old man has been arrested after a woman working at a local bar said she was abducted and held against her will by a customer who claimed he was in love with her the woman reached out to police about the situation that she had narrowly escaped Thursday night “She reported the previous evening she was driven home by a co-worker and was followed by a man she recognized as a regular customer,” Guelph police said “He asked her to enter his car to talk but then locked the doors and drove away from the area.” The driver then claimed to be in love with the woman and reportedly would not let her out of the car even going so far as physically stopping her from attempting to jump out of the vehicle Police say the woman was eventually able to escape and flag down another driver for help The interaction with the man didn’t stop there “On Friday the man called the woman approximately 16 times in an effort to meet up and return belongings she had left in his car.” WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him.. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices A Guelph high school was briefly placed in lockdown and a teenager arrested at gunpoint after a report of males with guns outside the school Thursday afternoon police were called to a school near the downtown after witnesses observed at least two males in a car brandishing handguns Officers were checking the area when it was reported the vehicle had returned and the school was placed in lockdown Officers located the car parked near the school with one occupant A second male was located inside the school a short time later and the third was located at home Investigation revealed they were in possession of water guns All three teens were cautioned for possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose In lieu of charges they will complete an educational diversion program through the John Howard Society Residents are reminded not to brandish replica firearms in public as such incidents are alarming to the public and police must respond as if the firearm is real until proven otherwise A Guelph man has been arrested after two people – one of them a teenager – reported being sexually assaulted downtown earlier this week Tuesday police were called to the area of Wyndham Street North and Macdonell Street A 15-year-old boy reported he was in the downtown when he was approached by an older man he does not know and offered money for sex throwing cash at him and eventually touched him in a sexual manner inside a business A woman witnessed the interaction and intervened The man then asked the bystander to attend his house for sex before twice sexually assaulting her outside a business The second victim went inside the business and staff called police On Thursday afternoon a 65-year-old Guelph man was arrested for sexual interference two counts of sexual assault and obtaining sexual services for consideration A Guelph man faces an assault charge after an altercation which left another man lying in a large pool of blood on a downtown sidewalk early Friday both men were outside a downtown bar and recognized each other from a previous verbal argument The two became involved in a physical altercation during which a 42-year-old man was knocked down hitting his head on a large planter and then the sidewalk He was unconscious for several minutes and had a large laceration on the back of his head The suspect left the area but was identified and located at his residence a short time later A 20-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault causing bodily harm A Guelph man faces an impaired driving charge following a collision just after 9 a.m police were notified of an erratic driver in the area of Edinburgh Road North and Willow Road The caller advised the red SUV was all over the road and nearly rear-ended the complainant A short time later the same SUV was reported to have been involved in a minor collision at Edinburgh Road North and London Road West officers noted him to be unsteady on his feet and delayed in responding to questions After performing poorly on a roadside sobriety test he was arrested and transported to the police station where an officer trained in drug recognition determined his ability to operate a vehicle was impaired by consumption of drugs He was transported to hospital so blood samples could be taken for further analysis A 19-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving careless driving and failing to provide a driver’s licence His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911 Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 207 Jade Ayles is turning a high school business project into a hockey opportunity for local women The Grade 10 John F. Ross student, along with her mother, have created Her Shot, an elite women’s hockey camp. The first camp takes place June 3-5 at Gryphon Centre Arena and geared toward women at least 20 years of age “There’s so many hockey camps around that aren’t really that affordable and then I was like ‘what can we do that’s different from that,’” said the 15-year-old goaltender with the Cambridge Roadrunners U18 AA team the mom’s need something too.’ I think it’s just different It’s a pretty rare opportunity to find a camp like this.” but mainly geared toward beginner to intermediate women Guelph Gryphons women’s hockey coaches Katie Mora and Meaghan Lee will take the women through the weekend camp “I chatted with Katie and Meaghan … about the idea told them about Jade’s business project and “They’re like ‘let’s do it,’” said Crystal Mackay “(The two said) we would love to do something to contribute to the moms and the ladies that love the sport as much as we do.” The two have a previous relationship with the family as Ayles has taken part in numerous youth hockey camps over the years chalk talks on various topics including hockey strategies Ayles’ goalie coach with the Roadrunners will also be on hand to provide specific training Her Shot is accepting 20 skaters and four goalies Mackay said women over 25 who didn’t grow up in the rep system didn’t have chances like this She didn’t start playing hockey until she got to the University of Guelph when she was a walk-on to the Guelph Gryphons hockey team a ringette player would never dream of getting onto the varsity team,” she said Mackay just plays for fun a couple times a week while balancing life as the founder and CEO of Loft32 she is the mother of a motivated teenager in Ayles something she said is beautiful and doesn’t take lightly “I’m very appreciative of that,” Mackay said I have always tried to instill in my children (that) if you work hard and have good ideas you need to put pen to paper and make it happen.” Ayles is trying to save up money to buy custom goalie pads This will go a long way in earning the money needed but she added money isn’t a motivator here “It was just more having something for the moms to do,” she said “They can finally have a camp.” And it’s an opportunity for the mother-daughter duo to work together as business partners The plan is to take this as far as they can over the next couple years “We’ve already had some people that have reached out,” Mackay said “Some Guelph lady hockey players have reached out and said ‘I can’t make those dates but I would love it if you could offer it again.’ We’re going to view this as a pilot and evaluate and then we’ll go from there.” This story was made possible by our Community Leaders Program partner Thank you to Nick FitzGibbon for helping to expand local news coverage in Guelph. Learn more we were not prepared and they exposed us on two set pieces What started as a wild shootout ended up a second half of more traditional soccer as the Sudbury Cyclones remained undefeated in League1 Ontario Championship play earning a 2-2 draw with visiting Guelph United on Saturday Article contentComing off a pair of 1-0 victories the Cyclones found themselves in a more wide-open affair early in game three with all of the scoring taking place in the game’s opening 32 minutes Cole Fernandez broke the ice for Guelph in the 11th minute with Jaiden Santo pulling the Cyclones even 11 minutes later The visitors secured their second lead in the 27th minute with Sudbury converting on one of their prettier goals of the season a multi-pass play that culminated with a well-timed header from Caelan Walraven That was the end of the scoring with quality chances much fewer and farther between the further this contest rolled on “It was a roller-coaster (early),” Cyclones head coach Giuseppe Politi confessed after the contest Then we went down again and then we came back and scored a great team goal to tie it at 2-2.” Coming off his freshman season at Nipissing last fall captured the Sudbury ball movement as he described what he saw of the lead-in to the game-tying tally “I saw that it was going from one side to the other,” noted Walraven who suited up with the Cyclones this summer after playing with Sigma FC last year I was drifting to the other side and when it went out wide I made my run and it was a perfect cross.” the teams settled into a far more closely marked encounter The Cyclones threatened a few times in the second half with midfielder Nico Patenaude curling a free kick from just outside the box just to the right of the post while the best Guelph opportunity came on a deflected ball quite late that forced Sudbury netminder Connor Vande Weghe to stay sharp on his toes “We didn’t necessarily create the most open play but we were getting into spaces and the referee called some fouls With Politi making seven second-half substitutions it took an across-the-board commitment to the game plan to preserve at least a point for the home side “Our coaching staff wanted us to control the game a little more (in the second half),” Walraven said hold the ball up a little more and keep our composure.” With his team preparing to hit the road next Saturday for a battle opposite Hamilton United (0-2-1) Politi was thankful that his team continues to show very well at home “We’ve set a goal that Sudbury is our home fortress but we’re three games in with two wins and a tie And no one thinks that we have witnessed the final product just yet “We are still coming together,” Walraven said “Even though we didn’t all know each other I find that we had a really good connection right away — and it’s only going to grow from here.” the 18-year-old who netted six goals in his rookie university season with the Lakers including a pair in a home-and-home set with the Laurentian Voyageurs has a very clear idea of where he would like to take his game this summer they will put two or three guys on me on those longer throws Being able to hold off one or two is an accomplishment Sudbury’s entry in the League2 Northeast division opened its season at home on Sunday dropping a 3-0 decision to Alliance United Adrian Panaite scored all three goals and Jonathan Heazle recorded the shutout for Alliance Cassidy Brooks, twice, and Serena San Cartier scored for Sudbury. Naomi Phillips, with two, Ainsley Parker and Chloe Lofters had the goals for Alliance. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy If there was a reason to root for Dominique O’Rourke in her efforts to become Guelph’s next Member of Parliament it was that we would get a third quarter shake-up on city council What happens when there’s a vacancy around the horseshoe in the middle of the term wouldn’t you know there’s a bylaw for that Without getting too deeply into the Council Vacancy Policy filling an open slot on city council midterm comes down to one of three options: by-election appointment of the person who finished third in the last election and appointment of someone selected from a call for nominees Each of those three options comes with its own unique list of pros and cons The first and most obvious option is to have a by-election so why not vote for the person who gets to serve in an elected position Two things: First is the money and second is the timing By the time you’re reading this it’s less than one year until nominations will be open for all positions on council as the 2026 municipal election period begins Does it make a lot of sense to have an election when we’ll be having another election a year from now Especially when you consider how difficult it will likely be getting a small group of people in one ward to the polls in an election after we’ve already had two big elections this year I don’t expect council to want to endorse that idea and the cost alone practically discounts the option In terms of who finished in third place in 2022 who was a city councillor for two terms before being defeated in the last election He now serves as the mayor’s communications advisor a role he would have to give up if he were to serve again as a city councillor Assuming MacKinnon doesn’t want to give up his gig (he told GuelphToday he has no plans to) that leaves Chetna Robinson and Craig DiSero who combined got barely 1,000 votes There’s also something a bit iffy about appointing someone that ran for council now nearly three years ago What if they don’t want to be on city council anymore What about the reasons why a plurality of voters didn’t endorse them for a role on council in the first place What kind of person should city council seek to fill this vacancy I interviewed Ward 3 councillor Phil Allt this week for Open Sources Guelph and he suggested that the role could be filled by a retired city councillor They would bring an experienced hand to the role while also assuring that the appointee wouldn’t have an unfair advantage in next year’s election since that person would unlikely want to run again and there just so happens to be a recently retired city councillor from Ward 6 in the form of Karl Wettstein Whether or not Wettstein would want to come out his retirement is a question I don’t have an answer for but Guelph voters are very sensitive to politicians living in the area they’re running to represent so there might be some allergy to having just any former councillor being appointed to represent the south end So other recent councillors like June Hofland James Gordon and Mike Salisbury should be counted out So we’re likely looking at someone new It will be for each of the applicants to determine why they’re a good fit for the role and lay that out for the 12 remaining members of council but I think there are some gaps in knowledge that this council desperately needs This should not be about looking for someone who’s the best fit but about looking for someone that’s almost definitely not going to fit We don’t need another white-collar professional on council Someone who knows about the slog of finding employment in Guelph someone who knows the troubles of finding affordable housing as a matter of practicality and not just theory Guelph is a hard city if you don’t have the means and I think that knowledge doesn’t easily swim upstream to city hall We need someone that intersects with the City of Guelph in the ways it’s lacking Housing is a big one because we don’t control our own social housing or the wait list for people wanting access to it There’s no direct access to social services and no easy way to find the right service you need assuming that service either exists or has the capacity to take on one more And then there’s the pathetic state of Guelph Transit which we’ve repeatedly documented here Committee of the Whole will discuss something called “Community Call to Climate Action” which will surely make some members of council very aroused but will ultimately fail to attack the biggest source of our greenhouse gas emissions: too many personal automobiles on the road We need people on council that really want to fight climate change beyond the performance art of saving the trees reverse engineering a person from a very specific description like the one outlined above is difficult No one option will satisfy everyone or give us the result that we want but we can say that it will be an interesting experiment in municipal governance and at the end of the day perhaps that is its own reward TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seeking Prime Minister Mark Carney's support for his idea to build a tunnel under Highway 401 Ford sent the prime minister a letter Monday setting out a series of Ontario priorities that he hopes Carney will address building an electric-vehicle supply chain and enacting bail reforms Carney asked them to identify "nation-building projects." Ford's letter sets out his list of areas he wants the federal government to prioritize "that would be transformational for Canada's economy." Those include Ring of Fire critical mineral deposits in northern Ontario both large-scale nuclear energy generation and small modular reactors GO passenger train service and a new James Bay deep-sea port But the "nation-building" project drawing the most attention is a driver and transit tunnel expressway under Highway 401 "(It would) significantly ease congestion on the busiest highway in North America helping to improve our economic competitiveness by getting goods and services to market sooner," Ford wrote Carney's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment but provincial opposition party leaders scoffed "Oh my goodness," NDP Leader Marit Stiles said Doug Ford is prioritizing his fantasy tunnel." Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie said she isn't sure that the tunnel would be on Carney's list of priorities the cost of that tunnel could bankrupt this province," she said that will not address traffic gridlock or congestion today who knows if we're even driving vehicles or there will be alternative methods." The Ford government is seeking proposals for a feasibility study for the tunnel but the premier has pledged to get it built no matter what The request for proposals asks for the study to determine the feasibility of a tunnel and several other options including an elevated highway The request says the study should assess the tunnel on a long-term horizon the province is also seeking a review of best practices from similar projects including a proposed four-lane traffic tunnel in downtown Ottawa that never moved forward That feasibility study cost $750,000 and found that a 3.4-kilometre tunnel across downtown Ottawa would cost upwards of $2 billion in 2016 dollars Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria dismissed the naysayers when we released our plan on $70 billion for public transit I think a lot of people doubted that we could get shovels in the ground," he said "We've got shovels in the ground on those and look This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5 Check out Village Report - the news that matters most to Canada, updated throughout the day.  Or, subscribe to Village Report's free daily newsletter: a compilation of the news you need to know Subscribe Shareholders have been worrying about how to replace the world's greatest investor for decades — even before the 94-year-old hit a typical retirement age Berkshire's board started devoting part of every meeting to the succession question Abel will have the final say on all of Berkshire's companies and investments Jain and two investment managers — Ted Weschler and Todd Combs — coming to the office every day to help And the CEOs of Berkshire's many different subsidiaries handle all the day-to-day operations “Greg’s already been doing it for a couple of years but his job’s not really changing that much,” said Bob Miles who has taught a course about Buffett and Berkshire at the University of Nebraska-Omaha for 15 years Berkshire's board approved the 62-year-old Abel's promotion to CEO and kept Buffett as chairman on Sunday Berkshire Class B shares fell more than 5% Monday in response to the news after hitting an all-time high Friday “I think it gives Warren a little more bandwidth instead of running this conglomerate," Macrae Sykes said in an interview with The Associated Press "It gives Greg more transparency on the opps with also Warren still being his mentor as chairman,” Buffett turned a Massachusetts textile company into a sprawling but nimble conglomerate that owns everything from Daily Queen and See’s Candies to BNSF Railway and massive insurance and utility companies Buffett's reputation grew with it as shares of Berkshire Hathaway climbed steadily exceeding major indexes by wide margins and returning an average 19.9% each year to investors versus 10.4% for the Standard & Poor’s 500 The decision to continue with the Oracle of Omaha as head of the board differs from the succession plans laid out in the event of Buffett's death The billionaire has long said that Howard Buffett should become chairman when he is gone to protect Berkshire's culture Abel will take over in a precarious time as the U.S launches trade wars against friend and foe alike But that could also create investment opportunities for Berkshire if there is a crisis Then there is Berkshire’s $348 billion in cash Buffett says he doesn’t see many bargains to invest that money in now but he assured some of the estimated 40,000 attendees of the company’s annual meeting in Omaha over the weekend that one day the company would be “bombarded with opportunities.” a low-key Canadian with a love a hockey who makes it a priority to coach his kids' teams said Saturday that he wouldn’t change Berkshire’s approach to investing Maintaining Berkshire’s fortress-like balance sheet will always be a priority Berkshire might have to consider paying a dividend which Buffett always resisted because he believed he could deliver better returns by reinvesting the cash Buffett and Abel want to keep building cash so they are prepared when opportunities arise vowing to keep all of his shares that give him control of 30% of Berkshire Hathaway Abel is a more hands-on manager than Buffett asking managers tough questions and encouraging them to collaborate with other subsidiaries when it makes sense “It’s way better with Greg than with me because I didn’t want to work as hard as he works and I can get away with it because we’ve got a basically good business -- a very good business — and I wasn’t in danger of you firing me by virtue of the ownership and the fact that we could do pretty well,” Buffett said "The fact that you can do pretty well doesn’t mean you couldn’t do better and Greg can do better at many things,” he said The CEOs of Berkshire subsidiaries who report to Abel have praised his management style of personal accountability See's Candy CEO Pat Egan worked with Abel at Berkshire's utility unit for years before he took over the candymaker six years ago and said Abel makes sure he's considered every contingency “He’s allowed me to make a lot of decisions that he may or may not have agreed with but he’ll support us at the end of the day no matter what as long as we’re operating with integrity and principles and the long game," Egan said But Morningstar analyst Greggory Warren wrote that Buffett's succession announcement left him with plenty of questions and Abel will have to prove himself will be held to a different standard than Buffett with a greater focus on how well Berkshire is performing—especially with it being likely that there will be some churn in the company’s shareholders as we move past the end of an era for the firm,” Warren said Buffett has always delegated the decisions about how to distribute his fortune to others through annual share donations to the Gates Foundation and four family foundations run by his children The Gates Foundation has received the biggest donations worth more than $40 billion since he started giving away his fortune in 2006 He said last summer that his three children will decide how to distribute his remaining fortune after his death but donations to the Gates Foundation will end Buffett has said he expects it to take a decade to give away all his shares after his death ensuring extended support for Abel from the family AP Business writer Bernard Condon is in New York City AP Business Writer Michelle Chapman contributed to this report from New York City GuelphNewsFemale bar employee abducted by customer: Guelph PoliceBy Hannah SchmidtPublished: May 05, 2025 at 11:19AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved A Guelph senior is charged with assault after an employee of a north end business was punched in the face during a dispute Friday Families can take part in the Tour de Guelph and there are six different routes for participants to choose from this year June 22 and raise funds for the Guelph General Hospital and many charitable programs that support the community Are you getting geared up for the biggest cycling event of the year Registration is now open for the 12th annual Tour de Guelph on site and different rides starting from 7:30 a.m The event is open to folks of all ages and abilities community members have been riding bikes on the fourth Sunday of June in support of charities and services at the Guelph General Hospital More than $1.2 million in net proceeds has been raised This has helped to fund interventional radiology operating room equipment and colonoscopes at the hospital “All patient care equipment at Guelph General Hospital is funded by donations — and that’s something that might surprise many people to learn,” said Julie Byczynski CEO of the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital our portion of the proceeds will be used to help bring a much-needed second MRI to our community by supporting the startup patient care equipment needs of the hospital’s new community-based centre.” A new medical centre is in the works for the Guelph campus of Conestoga College in coming years co-chair of Tour de Guelph and Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium said the impact of the ride reached beyond the hospital “The health-related impacts on our local community of Rotary’s share of the proceeds from the event are many They include support for maternal and child health special programming and assistive devices for individuals with special needs food for homeless youth and programs fighting food insecurity,” Fisk said There are six different routes you can sign up to cycle and a ride-anytime option for people who can’t take part on the day of the event The five- to 10-kilometre routes take place through the Village by the Arboretum Hydration and snack spots will be on all the routes thanks to sponsor Denso Manufacturing Canada All rides will depart from and return to the University of Guelph and a lunch will be provided by Harvey’s Restaurants of Guelph The Village of Arbour Trails is sponsoring fundraising rewards and anyone who raises more than $300 can get a custom Tour de Guelph jersey or hoodie For more information, or to sign up, go to tourdeguelph.ca Contact Metroland Staff at thenewsroom@metroland.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Guelph police investigating after a car was stolen from a south end driveway and later found in flames Sunday police received a message from Waterloo Regional Police after they recovered a burned vehicle from a farmer’s field Officers checked the owner’s residence on Ironwood Road and she said when she last saw the car it was parked in front of her house Saturday night This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page GuelphNewsGuelph Police investigating two reports of indecent acts By Hannah SchmidtPublished: May 05, 2025 at 11:22AM EDT A dog was reported missing following a weekend break-in are intended to help create a warm and welcoming environment for individuals as they transition into stable housing This important outreach effort was made possible thanks to generous financial support from both the Guelph Lions Club the City of Guelph Community Grant program and in-kind contribution from the Royal Canadian Legion Their contributions have enabled the Guild to continue its long tradition of using quilting as a way to give back to the community The Royal City Quilters Guild remains committed to promoting comfort and hope through the gift of handmade quilts For more information about the Guild’s outreach initiatives, visit royalcityquiltersguild.ca Although it lasted just a few minutes, Tuesday’s thunderstorm brought down a number of trees and power lines, causing major damages and outages throughout Guelph. READ FULL STORY HERE.  The former Einstein’s Cafe on Grant Street is being replaced with the Local Haunt, which owners hope will become a favourite spot in the community for generations to come. READ FULL STORY HERE.  Liberal candidate and former city councillor Dominique O’Rourke became Guelph’s new MP Monday after winning the election with over 52 per cent of the local vote. READ FULL STORY HERE.  Local dentist Dr. Mandeep Johal is working to break down barriers between local health professionals, connecting and educating them to improve patient outcomes. READ FULL STORY HERE.  U of G students have developed a sustainable body and face scrub using the beans that made your morning cup of joe, which they say will tighten your pores and naturally exfoliate your skin. READ FULL STORY HERE.  With Ward 6 councillor Dominique O’Rourke elected as Guelph’s new MP, council now has to fill her seat, either by appointment or byelection. But the runner up in the last election has no interest in taking per place. READ FULL STORY HERE.  After five years, the University of Guelph has removed companies that generate revenue from gas, oil or coal from its endowment portfolio, making its investments fossil free. READ FULL STORY HERE.  Wellington County OPP laid stunt driving charges against a 20-year-old driver from Waterloo A 20-year-old Waterloo resident was caught by Wellington County OPP for stunt driving in Guelph-Eramosa Township a licence suspension and a court appearance A 20-year-old Waterloo resident was nabbed by Wellington County OPP for stunt driving in Guelph-Eramosa Township Police said they noticed the driver travelling at a high rate of speed on Sunday speeding and driving without a valid permit The stunt driving charge brings an automatic 14-day vehicle impound and 30-day driver’s licence suspension The driver is scheduled to appear in a Guelph court at a later date May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Canada and to mark the month, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis and Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers are presenting a full-day information session with Q&As on legal action options for survivors and service providers.  "Legal Options in the Healing Journey: An Information Session on Different Paths to Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence” takes place on May 22 at the Italian Canadian Club institutional abuse and assault are often unaware that there are many possibilities for legal action outside of the criminal court system,” explained public educator Cindy McMann from Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis “Given the complexities of personal injury law service providers and others who support survivors can also struggle to give accurate and thorough information on legal remedies.” “These information sessions and Q&As are open to anyone interested in learning from the experts about this often-overlooked opportunity for survivors to pursue justice as part of their healing journey.” The morning session will focus on how lawyers service providers and other professionals who work with survivors can best inform and support their clients Attendees will gain valuable insights into maximizing outcomes to ensure fair compensation and elevate their advocacy skills to empower clients The afternoon session will provide attendees with information on the legal options available to survivors of sexual violence It will explore civil remedies for survivors taking a trauma informed approach and cultivating a safe space for learning and sharing Breakfast/lunch will be provided for all attendees.  “If someone has experienced a sexual assault it's common to think that the only way you can do anything about it is through the criminal court system but that's not true - there are lots of ways to find justice,” said McCann the legal landscape is incredibly complex and hard to navigate so even service providers and legal professionals who support survivors don't necessarily know the answers to their clients' questions.” “This event will shed some light on the processes of civil proceedings and give people solid answers to questions they might have We're really excited to bring survivors and support folks the opportunity to get good information from experts at the top of their game People might be surprised by how many options they actually have!” made possible through the generosity of Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers Service provider fees for the morning session on May 22 are on a sliding scale Survivors can register for free here Service providers can register here.  The family of Richard Avery sadly announce his tragic passing in Madoc Beloved husband and soulmate of Tammy (Rank) for 33 years Loving father of Wyatt (Amanda) and Morgan (Lena) Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Berta Known to friends and family for finding his passion in a second career as a Registered Social Worker and Grief Therapist where he was able to touch the lives of so many people Having recently moved to Madoc he planned to continue his practice further his hobby of woodturning and enjoy life on the lake for many years to come Visitation and service will be held at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Hart Chapel memorial donations may be made to Heart Of Hastings Hospice or Canadian Mental Health Association This article was previously published on GuelphToday Health Canada is flagging a number of unauthorized sexual enhancement products that may pose serious health risks sold throughout Canada Nineteen such enhancement products were seized from Harvard Convenience in Guelph.  Though many of the products claim to be 100 per cent herbal Health Canada found they contain hazardous ingredients like sildenafil and tadalafil.  Both are prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction but should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional They should not be used by anyone taking any kind of nitrate drug as they can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure Individuals with heart problems are also at increased risk of side effects like heart attack high blood pressure or abnormal heartbeat.  Health Canada advises anyone who has purchased these products stops using them and consults a health care professional if they have health concerns.  You can see the full list of recalled products here.  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tom De Vouge at St Joseph's Health Centre Guelph on Tuesday April 29 Mike and the late Randall.  Grandchildren Allison Aubree and Isaiah will greatly miss their Papa nieces and nephews will fondly remember Tom The family would like to thank the staff at St kindness and compassion during this difficult time Tom will be deeply missed and will live on in our hearts forever cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date Donations in Tom's memory may be made to a charity of your choice Arrangements under the direction of the Brombal Funeral Home GuelphNewsCustomer punches manager in face after trying to return item: Guelph PoliceBy Hannah SchmidtPublished: May 05, 2025 at 11:26AM EDT but her dear mother passed away just over a year ago loving daughter to Barbara (“Babs”) driving down to Ancaster almost every Sunday to visit & bring Babs her very favourite things Joanne is survived by her husband (Paul Morant) Rob Aspinall (Karen Houle) and Stephen Aspinall (Emily Quinton) and many nieces and nephews and cousins She had two very spoiled dog grandchildren (Nookers and Shepody) Joanne loved to be with family and friends: she made it happen regularly by being a fantastic host Anyone who has had the pleasure of a Thanksgiving dinner an Easter dinner or (especially) Christmas Eve at Joanne & Paul’s house will know of the pleasure she took in hosting She made everyone feel truly welcome: even last-minute additions to the guest list Her eyes would twinkle seeing everyone devour her classic appetizers brought out one after the other after the other and watching everyone open their “Santa bags” which were she took them on many adventures and drove them around to their sports and activities always championing their ambitions and then shouting their achievements from the rooftops Her giant crush on Newfoundland found an outlet in her creation of absolutely gorgeous saltwater socks and trigger-thumb mittens She was such a model “community member”: passionately and vocally supporting local businesses and local people She was kind and thoughtful and unpretentious Apparently even in the hospital when she was terribly sick no matter if they were blood kin or night nurses or wait staff or new folks at Action Read where she worked – but for her it was more than work – from 2010 until 2025 Joanne served as the One-to-One Coordinator at Action Read Community Literacy Centre in downtown Guelph where her compassion and dedication deeply touched the lives of hundreds of adult learners she was often the first face people encountered -someone who knew instinctively how to make others feel welcome and reassured She could transform the anxiety and fear that so many carried into that first meeting into a warm uplifting encounter where learners felt safe She openly shared stories about her personal journey as a single mom or as someone who went back to school and changed careers in her mid 50s which inspired and connected with people at a whole new level - while always maintaining focus on the learner and listening closely to their stories and words Her ever-thoughtful and practical approach to every aspect of her job made her tremendously effective and empowered individuals to overcome lifelong learning barriers and a visionary -always the Girl Scout Ranger quick to roll up her sleeves and go above and beyond whether that meant accompanying a learner to a daunting appointment helping them sort out a complex problem in their lives or organizing vibrant community-building projects like game nights the famous Christmas Turkey Dinner for all the learners and their families at the Dublin Street Church Her impact extended across the Guelph community where she was recognized as a passionate ambassador for literacy and inclusion among her colleagues at other agencies and by her winning both a United Way Speakers Award in 2015 and a “Woman of Distinction Award” in 2019 and unwavering belief in the potential of every person Her steady presence and incredible work ethic made all the staff and all the learners feel stronger Joanne was the best of us -thoughtful and generous beyond words She had everyone's back & brought us together on countless occasions To say that she will be profoundly missed does not come close to capturing it but the light she sparked in so many others will continue to burn brightly A Celebration of Life for Joanne Morant will be held on Sunday Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com Donations to ACTION READ can made in Joanne’s name A tree will be planted in memory of Joanne M Morant in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest The Elora Mill restaurant was named among the top brunch and lunch spots in the country by OpenTable Online restaurant reservation platform OpenTable has revealed a list of the top brunch and lunch spots in the country — and two Guelph eateries and another two in Elora made the cut The list was released ahead of Mother’s Day OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants for Brunch and Lunch in Canada for 2025 list is based on more than 950,000 reviews by verified OpenTable diners The four Guelph-area restaurants on the list are: our annual Mother’s Day list now includes the top brunch and lunch spots as 1 p.m dining on the day saw the biggest year-over-year growth in 2024 That 22 per cent increase is based on the number of diners seated through OpenTable reservations for that time slot on Mother’s Day 2024 compared to 2023 “Mother’s Day is one of the biggest dining occasions of the year we aim to help diners discover and secure the perfect spot to celebrate Mom in style.” People can see the entire top 100 list on the OpenTable website It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jo-Ann Hodgson on May 3rd   Survived by her siblings Don (Marilyn) and Dorothy (late Alf) She spent many years working hard on the family farm and cherished life's simple joys such as trips to the casino  Jo-Ann will be fondly remembered for her award-winning butter tarts Jo-Ann will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her  A celebration of life will follow this summer Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com donations to the Groves Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family EDEN MILLS – A rural long-term care facility has officially been given the go-ahead to operate as a retirement home.  Approved at a Guelph/Eramosa council meeting Monday afternoon, a staff report said the zoning amendment will allow the long-term care home to operate as a retirement home to address the "growing demand" for senior housing within the township and Wellington County Operating at 5016 Wellington Rd. 29 for over 50 years, the existing facility is 35,000 square feet with 56 bedroom units and 72 surface parking spots.  At a public meeting in March Pierre Chauvin, clarified that they don't intend to construct any new units and will convert some existing units into retirement units A previous report confirmed that 21 bedrooms are already operating as a retirement home.  While Chauvin previously confirmed there will be no shared accommodations the report says that if the entire facility were used as a retirement home there would be 28 rooms with single occupancy and 27 rooms with double occupancy for a maximum of 82 people living within the facility.  The development intends to use the existing well and septic system; any usage increase will require a new environmental compliance approval.  Isabel Buckmaster is the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for GuelphToday Passed at Guelph General Hospital on Friday 1999); loving partner of Alf Rodger (& his son Jeff Rodger); devoted mother of Joanne (close family friend Neil Nuttley) and Shawn (Beth); proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of Sigrun Ingrid will be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews both here in Canada and in Germany The family would like to thank her home-care team and all the staff at Guelph General Hospital 6-West for all their care and support A celebration of Ingrid’s life will take place at a later date donations in Ingrid’s honour to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family Guelph police are investigating two reports of indecent acts over the weekend where the description of the person is very similar It is not known if it is the same man as the Saturday call GuelphNewsCar stolen from Guelph driveway, later found burned in field By Hannah SchmidtPublished: May 05, 2025 at 11:29AM EDT BBBSCW will create 25 new mentor-mentee matches each year—helping to significantly reduce the current 2.5-year waitlist for youth seeking mentors the organization will launch a targeted volunteer recruitment initiative focusing on increasing the number of male mentors through regular group activities aligned with community interests "We are deeply grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting our mission to empower youth," said Anneli Segura "This funding will allow us to grow our impact by offering more opportunities for young people to thrive while also bringing new volunteers into our organization to help guide and inspire the next generation."  New and enhanced programming will include: BBBS CW will offer subsidized or free transportation for families with financial or accessibility challenges ensuring all youth will have the opportunity to participate fully in these transformative programs.  This initiative directly aligns with the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s priorities by helping youth develop strong social It will empower youth to build lasting relationships and become active contributors to their community.  By expanding mentorship and delivering meaningful programming BBBSCW is working to create a lasting social impact—equipping youth with the confidence and tools they need to reach their full potential Passed away April 30,2025 at the Guelph Hospital in his 90th year following a long life briefly burdened by Cancer and the ravages of old age Born to Adolf and Auguste in Germany in 1934 and remained there working in the family business until the mid 1950’s working here and in the USA until a brief return to help with the family business in the early 60’s It was during this time that he met his wife Karen (nee Rosener) and returned to Canada ending in a long Career at Ford Motor Company in Oakville where he retired in the mid 1990’s to a life of collecting tinkering and socializing on his own schedule bestowing a lifetime of old-world knowledge and the value of a good work ethic skills that have served them well throughout their lives with family at his bedside and many visits from his friends in his end days Karl and the family want to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Georgetown and Guelph Hospitals and the team at Eden House retirement home who kindly assisted and shared time with him in his final months the family asks that you enjoy a good meal and time with your friends and family Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com A tree will be planted in memory of Karl A Gehr in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.  we announce the passing of Gay MacLean of Puslinch on May 3 Loving wife of 26 years to Jim MacLean.  Beloved mother to Mark (Natasha) Wilkie and Kim Wilkie.  Treasured step mother to Julie MacLean.  Cherished grandmother to Rebecca Kim (Teresa) Griffiths and Lynn Griffiths.  Dear sister in law to Audrey (Roger) Gordon and Kathy MacLean.  Gay will be missed by all of her nieces and nephews.  Gay is pre-deceased by her parents Phil and Connie Griffiths brother in law Donnie MacLean and her late husband Paul Wilkie Gay will always be remembered by her career as a teacher at Aberfoyle PS.  Her gardens were her pride and joy.  She could always be found in her flower beds tending to her beautiful flowers.  Her and Jim loved the home they created together in Puslinch A cremation has taken place.  A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 1:30pm at Crown Cemetery in Puslinch. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family A tree will be planted in memory of Gay MacLean in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest With great sadness we announce the passing of Hugh Paul Joseph Thomassin on April 30th 2025 at the age of 81 Hugh was a long-time resident of Guelph which he proudly called home Beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Hicks) with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage Loving father to the late Vaughn (late Johnny Daou) and to his daughter Heidi (Mark de Jonge) Dear brother to Ronald (Dianne Thivierge) and cherished uncle to Kim and Karl Thomassin Hugh enjoyed a long sales career with Pepsi-Cola A proud member of the Hotel and Restaurant Suppliers Association International Ski Patrol Federation (FIPS) and a passionate volunteer with the Canadian Ski Patrol for over 60 years Hugh shared his love of the slopes with many and remained active on the hills well into his later years with the encouragement of his brother-in-law A celebration of Hugh’s life will be held in the Fall of 2025 in conjunction with the Annual Tree Dedication Ceremony at the Arboretum The cheery 72-year-old may be living with the effects of a stroke but he hasn’t let that impact his passion for people Moffat takes a seat on his mobility scooter and makes his way to the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre where he and about 80 others get ready to dance.  I died and had to be revived,” Moffat said.   “I started line dancing here two years ago I’ve been doing 105 hours of dance lessons This is what I do to help me recover,” Moffatt said.  Every Monday morning and Thursday afternoon, the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) offers line dancing classes men and women,” said GWSA line dancing co-chair “There are six instructors who rotate weekly. We have about 300 participants on our member list Usually there are about 80 people who attend each session weekly.” Carnochan has been a member for over 10 years.  “There was only one instructor when I started And she trained more instructors to take over I’ve been organizing classes for about seven years now It’s my one extra curricular activity,” Carnochan said.  And we are blessed with volunteers who help out with instructing and with the sound system There’s no way we could pull this off without volunteers Line dancing can improve heart health and bone strength as well as increase aerobic power Carnochan says she was new to line dancing when she first joined the group.  but this is the one thing where I can go out for some exercise and talk with people,” Carnochan said.  “What do I love about this is that it gets me moving It’s better than sitting at home on the computer or watching television You will see them coming in and hugging when they see each other.” An ‘intro to line dancing’ session takes place every Monday at 8:35 a.m followed by a ‘beyond the basics’ class for those feeling ready to take the next step with faster music an intermediate class is offered for those who are really up for a challenge.  Each Thursday afternoon, ‘beginners’ and ‘beyond the basics’ sessions are offered starting at 1:10 p.m.   For more information and full schedule, visit here.  Although instructors call the steps throughout each dance the biggest hurdle for beginners is learning the steps.   For those new to line dancing and would like the opportunity to learn basic line dance steps or for any seasoned line dancers hoping for a refresher course a GWSA line dancing instructor along with tech staff have created a video of basic line dance steps “New members can practice steps at home Line dancing stimulates your brain because you have to memorize the steps The video has helped tremendously,” Carnochan said.  Line dancing can be a beneficial form of physical activity and rehabilitation for stroke survivors offering various advantages like improved balance Some people participate after hip or knee surgery while holding onto a railing, dances to stay in shape after his stroke.  He’s quite a comic,” Carnochan said.  Moffatt admits he loves to entertain everybody with his jokes.  “What I love about being here is the music I also get some exercise. I’m the only one legged dancer here,” he said.  "And I get to dance with all of these women without even having to ask them Line dancing is my physiotherapy.” passed away at Hospice Wellington on Tuesday dogs and friends by his side after a very private 3-year cancer journey Larger-than-life in character and rich and colorful in his vocabulary Barry was a passionate puppy raiser for Dog Guides Canada one of the founding members of Green Capes Lions Club and top GC Puppy Calendar sales rep Barry was the absolute best human anyone of us had the fortune to have in our lives In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (https://www.dogguides.com/donate/online-donations) A celebration of Barry’s life will be held on Saturday The venue is fully accessible and the presence of Dog Guide foster puppies and working dogs is strongly encouraged A tree will be planted in memory of Barry S Filter in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest 2025 at the age of 99 at the Guelph General Hospital surrounded by her loving family she was the loving mother of Leslie Mactaggart (late Bill Mactaggart 2018) and Murray Hurst (Karen Carter) Doris was an enthusiastic part of her large extended family She was a cherished grandmother of Mike Hryn (Nicole Neufeld); Will Mactaggart (Michele); Lisa Mactaggart (Leo Medeiros); Ryan Mactaggart (Kelly); Lauren Hurst (Sam Carr); and a proud great grandmother (GG) of nine great grandchildren:  Holden and Clint Hryn Fynn and Ainsley Mactaggart and Jaxson Carr.  She loved hearing any news about their accomplishments She was a special Aunt to all of her nieces and nephews Doris was born in Weston and lived near the Queensway and in Thistletown (all part of Toronto) until she moved to the Village by the Arboretum in Guelph.  She was the youngest of five girls Doris had a passion and enthusiasm for life right up until her final day.  She loved her family and talking about family history.  She had a sharp mind She never lost the ability to see the funny side of any situation and for that we are eternally grateful She was a kind person who made friends easily and a story teller through and through – she loved the art of conversation and debate.  She kept up on world affairs sports and current events.  Doris had a curious mind and prided herself as being a problem solver.  She was so happy when she learned how to Google and was an avid reader.  She especially loved playing bridge and euchre and cheered on the Blue Jays every season no matter how they played Doris was always happy to do things for others including sharing her baking with friends and family.  Some of her specialties were Lemon Loaf Apple Pie and Ginger cookies.  She was a talented needle woman doing Cross Stitch Sewing and Quilting and gained a reputation in her community as “the Bag Lady” as she was always happy to make beautiful fabric bags for her friends Doris had an amazing life and spread joy wherever she went.  We are so blessed to have had her in our lives Special thanks to her friends and neighbours in the Village and Arbour Trails for all their love support and encouragement.  She couldn’t have done it without you If you wish to make a donation on her behalf, please consider The Empower Sewing Group which is part of the Days for Girls Canada Society.  Visit www.daysforgirls.org/canada Please join us in a celebration of Doris’ incredible life on Saturday It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Beloved son of Adriana and the late Antonio Mora Cherished brother of Dena (late Vince) Chiarelli Cherished brother-in-law of Nichole and Mark MacPherson John will be deeply missed but never forgotten by his extended family in Canada John was a hard worker and well respected in the construction industry He loved working with his four boys and was always ready to offer a helping hand He was proud of his Italian heritage and traditions a great cook and enjoyed sharing his creations with family and friends John's family will receive relatives and friends at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home 2025 from 12 noon – 2 p.m.  A Celebration of John’s Life will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Guelph General Hospital or the Kitchener St. Mary’s General Hospital Intensive Care Units. Donation cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com A new exhibit is set for May 3 to July 5 at Artworks Gallery Guelph Artist Diana Scott shows her work at Artworks Gallery Guelph See artist Nancy Inberg Farrell’s work at Artworks Gallery Guelph Jane Alderdice is a featured artist at Artworks Gallery Guelph Artist Patti Collins is showing her work at Artworks Gallery Guelph Artist Sharyn Seibert is showing her work at Artworks Gallery Guelph Artist Suzanne Wakefield shows her work at Artworks Gallery Guelph The exhibition showcases the work of featured artist Jane Alderdice and gallery members Patti Collins Do you enjoy little moments like seeing a small creature while on a nature walk or watching a brilliant sunset Then you will love Artworks Gallery Guelph’s newest exhibition — “Our Garden of Earthly Delights.” Gallery member Sharyn Seibert said the exhibition showcases diverse interpretations from five artists “Each member’s unique perspective results in an exciting and unpredictable display,” Seibert said The exhibition features a range of mediums and includes sculptural lamps and paintings by Patti Collins chalk pastels by Suzanne Wakefield and acrylic paintings by Nancy Inberg Farrell Jane Alderdice is the guest feature artist and will showcase her vibrant botanical watercolours “My own contribution to the exhibition explores nostalgia sentiment and the fleeting nature of beauty,” Seibert said She has recreated the freshness of bouquets received for special occasions in her paintings the show is “close to her heart.” She said she sees true beauty in natural settings effortlessly capture the colours of rainbows; the quiet delights of a sunset and the hidden wild creatures as they forage for their meal,” Wakefield said is new to the area and has a long history of teaching She lived on Cape Breton Island for 10 years before moving to Kitchener last fall I am happiest when I am outdoors looking at flora and seeking to understand how it fits into our known world as well as finding great artistic inspiration there I am sure many visitors to this show will feel the same and think more about the abundance of earthly delights on offer,” she said Alderdice will have a selection of paintings of different sizes in the exhibition “Many of my pieces in this show are of berries are the birth site of spring flowers,” Alderdice said “We are all looking for colour in spring and my work offers plenty of that.” Fibre artist Scott said she wanted to create something larger for this show and was inspired to make a triptych (a work in three panels) reminiscent of medieval Christian art pieces and like all visual stories it is up to the viewer to interpret their own version of it,” Scott said She remembered the connection to “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymus Bosch a complex work composed in three panels by the Dutch painter around 525 years ago “As I struggled to complete my triptych I thought who laboured in poor light and cold rooms to create magnificent liturgical hangings tapestries and garments used in the liturgy,” Scott said The exhibit can be enjoyed from May 3 to July 5 at Artworks Gallery Guelph You can grab a drink at the Lost Aviator Coffee Co. and wander through the gallery any day from 9 a.m The final showing of “Rocks, Stream and Dreams” will be shown in the Green Room at the Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St.  For more information, visit artworksgalleryguelph.com we share the unexpected passing of Joseph Peter Gaca and a proud and loving grandfather to Sierra Joe is also remembered by his daughter’s loyal dogs He will be remembered for his warm personality Joe was happiest when surrounded by family Joe was a familiar face in his church community and found great joy in connecting with others Friends and relatives are invited to visit Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Hart Chapel (1099 Gordon St A Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel.  A committal service at Marymount Cemetery (5400 Hwy 6 Everyone is invited back to the funeral home for a reception after the burial the family kindly requests donations be made in Joe’s memory to the Guelph General Hospital He will be deeply missed and forever loved A Guelph man has been arrested after two people – one of them a teenager – reported being sexually assaulted downtown earlier this week throwing cash at him and eventually reportedly  touched him in a sexual manner inside a business The man then asked the bystander to attend his house for sex before twice allegedly sexually assaulting her outside a business teams of volunteers from workplaces across Guelph-Wellington joined local non-profit organizations in a Day of Caring – United Way’s response to help fulfill needs in our community by leveraging our networks and partnerships The Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union used their skills and time to help with meaningful projects like yard and garden clean up at community gardens packing harm reduction kits for community health care and portioning food for distribution at local food banks over 40 volunteers contributed 30 hours of volunteer time Year-round volunteers create ripples of positive change This year’s National Volunteer Week theme forming a powerful wave of collective impact “United Way celebrates and thanks volunteers across our community who take time each and every day to leverage our collective capacity and make a positive impact on our community,” said Glenna Banda “Your efforts are valued and appreciated by so many.” the last time a large-scale survey on volunteering took place in Canada Canadians volunteered approximately 5 billion hours – the equivalent to roughly 2.5 million full-time jobs (Stats Can) Not only does volunteering benefit the organizations they dedicate their time to it helps to build new skills and create a sense of belonging It also has a substantial impact on our economy Volunteers are needed now more than ever at non-profit organizations across our communities. The Guelph-Wellington Volunteer Portal, hosted by United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, is a great place to explore opportunities based on your areas of interest, your time commitment and your location. Visit unitedwaygwd.com/volunteer to get started Beloved wife of the late David McCheyne (2010) Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild Predeceased by her sisters Barbara and Linda Helen was a long-time volunteer at the Guelph General Hospital serving a term as President of Association She was a member of her sorority Beta Sigma Phi for most of her adult life A Celebration of Life will be held at the Brombal Funeral Home donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated