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Zombie fungus is real, but let's leave the 'apocalypse' to Hollywood

Zombie fungus is real, but let's leave the 'apocalypse' to Hollywood

The fungus in the hit HBO show The Last of Us is real, but it's unlikely ants, or other insects, could spread fungi and cause a human apocalypse, says U of G prof
Serving up warmth, one soup kit at a time

Serving up warmth, one soup kit at a time

Since 2015, the The Souper Hero project has helped fundraise and build community by growing, making, packaging and selling healthy, hearty soups
It's here! The first electric Guelph Transit bus has arrived

It's here! The first electric Guelph Transit bus has arrived

The city said the bus, which arrived overnight, is one of four scheduled to be deployed onto city streets in the spring
University of Guelph student aims to help feed the future

University of Guelph student aims to help feed the future

Allison Visser, a fourth-year student in the Honours Agriculture program at the University of Guelph, hopes to connect people to agriculture 'by educating them on where their food comes from'
Learn about backyard birds this winter with Dan the Nature Man

Learn about backyard birds this winter with Dan the Nature Man

On Jan. 14, Dan Schneider, teacher, and avid naturalist, will offer the first of three presentations for his nature series for adults at the Guelph Public Library
Monarchs aren't the only butterflies that need protecting

Monarchs aren't the only butterflies that need protecting

Arboretum event shows each species presents its own challenges for conservation
Humane society hosting event on caring for backyard chickens

Humane society hosting event on caring for backyard chickens

Jan. 25 event is aimed at those looking to learn more about caring and feeding backyard chickens
Guelph author hands over new book about bird feeding for kids

Guelph author hands over new book about bird feeding for kids

'How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-By-Step Guide for Kids' is the latest book from Chris Earley, author and interpretive biologist and education coordinator
Wanted: Citizen scientists for U of G Biodiversity Inventory

Wanted: Citizen scientists for U of G Biodiversity Inventory

Student leadersĀ Gurleen Chana and Julie-Ann Arbour are developing the inventory to help aid future research and conservation efforts
Masks can be recycled at some clinics at the Guelph FHT

Masks can be recycled at some clinics at the Guelph FHT

With the mask mandate lifted, many clinics still require masks, and would see a lot of masks pile up in the garbage