Aidan Kee sentenced to 4.5 years for manslaughter in death of Nick Tanti
Nick Tanti died as a result of stab wounds he sustained during a February, 2020 brawl in Downtown Guelph. Aiden Kee was convicted of manslaughter in June, with his sentence handed down on Thursday. READ THE FULL STORY
Instructor harassed after Black yoga class at U of G
A Waterloo-based yoga instructor is facing online harassment after teaching a yoga class for Black students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph on Tuesday as part of a three-part series by U of G's Cultural Diversity Programs and the Guelph Black Student Association. READ THE FULL STORY
Council broke provincial heritage rules again, says councillor
The city has once again violated provincial legislation when it comes to protecting cultural heritage for future generations, asserts Coun. Leanne Caron. She’s referring to council’s Tuesday morning motion to remove 50-60 Fife Rd. from the municipal heritage registry without first consulting Heritage Guelph. READ THE FULL STORY
Wellington County man heats things up with Sorry Sauce
A ghost pepper was all that was left behind when a raccoon raided the garden at Erik Begg’s Burlington home a few years ago. That’s the inspiration that spurred him to launch a line of hot sauce, known as Sorry Sauce, when he moved to Mapleton. READ THE FULL STORY
TransArtivistProject helping others find beauty in themselves
A new Guelph organization, known as The TransArtivistProject, is creating space of creative expression for transgender and two-spirit individuals. It was started by Maude Stephany after noticing the impact of the pandemic on friends and the queer community. She decided the community needed opportunities to celebrate who they are, talk about who they are and create beauty. READ THE FULL STORY
Taxpayers on the hook for $125K in costs related to U of G Homecoming
Readers learned last month that the cost of policing unsanctioned events during the University of Guelph’s Homecoming weekend in September hit the $113,000 mark. This week we learned about additional expenses from the city’s bylaw enforcement and fire service. READ THE FULL STORY
Out on the Shelf library reopening after two-year closure
Shut down during the early days of the pandemic, the library at Out on the Shelf is set to re-open later this month, with an open house set for Nov. 20. The library houses over 2,000 multimedia pieces, ranging from documentaries to children’s books, and all focused on queer community and history. READ THE FULL STORY
