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GuelphMercury.com is a reliable source for local news, catering to the Guelph community. With a focus on quality journalism, the site provides daily updates and information designed to inform, engage, and empower its readers while also strengthening community ties. This platform is the online presence of the former Guelph Mercury Tribune, a weekly community newspaper. The award-winning publication, which is part of Metroland Media Group Ltd. and a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, transitioned to a digital-only format on September 15, 2023. Torstar is owned by Nordstar Capital, led by Toronto business figure Jordan Bitove.

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It was owned by an inventor

1 week ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

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Guelph & District Multicultural Festival brings people together from all around the world

1 week ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

The festival’s executive director, Cinthuja Leon, said there will be more local performers this year than ever before. “Everyone wants to come and express their talents,” she said. “We have such a vibrant and growing community.” Leon said groups are joining together and finding ways to showcase their cultures which helps preserve their identity. Folks are also learning about and cheering on others, which is a unique opportunity for everyone.
Rebel Goes Retro for fitness workout in support of KidsAbility Guelph

1 week ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

Rebel Performance is using the force to fundraise for local kids, and you can help them on Saturday June 7. The Rebel team is holding Rebel Goes Retro, a high-energy partner-based workout for all fitness levels in support of KidsAbility with the help of Royal Reach at Rebel Performance (485 Speedvale Ave. E. Unit 4). You can dress up in your 80s gear and rock out to fun tunes while sweating it out in a 30-minute workout.
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? A world of flavours

2 weeks ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

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Looking for a spot in Guelph to take your shot?

2 weeks ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

Are you looking for a spot to take your shot? There are all kinds of beautiful places and hidden spaces in Guelph that are ideal for photography. If you have a teenager headed to prom, or want to plan a group event for graduates, it is the perfect time of year to take some outdoor photos. It’s best to plan early and check out different parks and areas near your house or school. Think about time of day and where the sun might be and maybe have a back-up idea in case of rain.
‘Cover up plants’: Environment Canada issues frost warning for wide swath of southern Ontario Monday night into Tuesday

2 weeks ago | guelphmercury.com | Norm Nelson

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Everyone wins at the Guelph Special Olympics

2 weeks ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

If you’ve never been to a Special Olympics event, you should go just to see the smiles on all the faces. Nicole Wilson, special education resource teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School and event committee member, said it’s the best day of the year. “It’s fabulous to come and see these kids participate; I get emotional every year,” she said. Wilson said they were fortunate this year.
Guelph artist Jeff Bird releases second album of medieval music

2 weeks ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

Guelph musician Jeff Bird has brought history to life once again in his new work. He has a performance scheduled for May 29 in the Loyola House Retreat and Training Centre chapel to release his “Ordo Virtutum.”Although he is well known in the Canadian folk-rock world, the artist is a musical explorer, composer, producer and filmmaker, too. He has 18 records, both of his own and in collaboration with others, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame with the Cowboy Junkies in 2019.
Guelph groups get together to launch National Forest Week’s Summer Book Club

3 weeks ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

How can a book help create a greener future? By inspiring conversations, activities and events. A special launch is being held to kickoff the National Forest Week Book Club Tuesday, May 20 at the University of Guelph Arboretum, featuring author Nadina Galle. She will speak about her book, “The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet,” which is the inspiration for the club.
One of Guelph’s hidden gems is revived as a Local Haunt

3 weeks ago | guelphmercury.com | Joy Struthers

Local Haunt has its ghosts, but isn’t spooky at all. The new owners of the restaurant that was Einstein’s Café for 35 years at 2 Grant St. said it could be your new favourite place to hang out. Jay Stephens and Neil Robertson had a plan in the works for some time with friend Ben Siverns, a longtime chef who passed away early this year. “We decided to carry on, and I’m sure he’d be thrilled,” Stephens said.