‘Chaos’ breaks out at Ontario university’s Homecoming celebration
Cam Guthrie said the parties strained police, fire and paramedic resources and filled Guelph General Hospital’s emergency department, officials said.
- On Saturday, thousands gathered for an unsanctioned Homecoming street party in Guelph, which Mayor Cam Guthrie called the "worst" yet, citing unruly behavior and large crowds.
- Guthrie says curbing parties on private property is difficult because crowds relocate in 10 minutes via social media, making intervention by authorities nearly impossible.
- Police closed Chancellors Way to protect public safety as chaos escalated, while Guelph General Hospital treated approximately 60 people for injuries including head trauma from thrown bottles.
- University President Rene Van Acker stated the event "posed a serious risk" to community safety, while students gathered on Sunday to help clean up the area.
- Guthrie plans upcoming discussions with The University and emergency officials over the next few days to prevent future incidents, emphasizing students must show greater respect for the city.
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‘Chaos’ breaks out at Ontario university’s Homecoming celebration
Homecoming weekend at the University of Guelph posed a “serious risk” to the safety of students, neighbours and the broader community, and put a strain on the city’s emergency department, according to officials.
Guelph mayor 'beyond upset' after University homecoming devolves into violence, vandalism
Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie doesn’t believe the city’s hard-working taxpayers should have to foot the bill for damages after a raucous University of Guelph homecoming that resulted in numerous arrests. Guthrie has seen the plethora of homecoming videos that are circulating online, showing fights, fires, and vandalism, and said he’s “very concerned about both the […]
This Ontario city had the 'worst' problems with homecoming parties, even filling a hospital ER
Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says this year's off-campus homecoming parties impacted the entire community and were among the worst they've seen in terms of resources needed to respond to it. Other cities in Ontario have also had their share of grief in dealing with unsanctioned student parties.
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