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The Sunday Seven: GuelphToday's top stories of the past week

Love stories, land tribunal locks in decision regarding cold storage facility, lessons in overcoming obstacles and more in news this week
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Charles and Margaret Merry will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on April 23.

A Guelph love story 75 years in the making

A Guelph couple is celebrating 75 years of marriage. And despite not living together, a strong bond remains and Charles and Margaret Merry spend every day together. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Ninety-nine years, every one of them in the Ward

Guelph's Rita Syroteuk reflects on her life spent living in The Ward, shortly after turning 99. Her entire life has been spent living in the neighbourhood - she was born in the same lot her house is on today. READ FULL STORY HERE.

City’s environmental concerns ‘unreasonable’ at this stage: OLT

Ruling from the Ontario Land Tribunal deems planning application for cold storage facility complete. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Should Guelph Transit buses carry naloxone? One councillor thinks so

A call to give Guelph Transit drivers naloxone kits has been met with differing views. While Coun. Erin Caton thinks it would be great to have that little extra bit of safety on buses, the head of Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service said the priority of bus drivers should be on safely driving their vehicles and calling for assistance when required. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Guelph symposium explores health and homelessness connections

Event featuring nearly 200 people discuss root causes and solutions to homelessness. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Canadian boxer inspires at Guelph Youth Symposium

Guelph students got a lesson in overcoming obstacles and meeting goals from two-time Olympic boxer Mandy Bujold. READ FULL STORY HERE.

Lourdes students looking to repeat at robotics world championship

Apollo has landed in Houston! The robot entry from BeaverworX, from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, is competing to win yet another FIRST Robotics world championship. READ FULL STORY HERE.


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