Homecoming 2024: Weekend party wrap-up in Waterloo and Guelph [Video]

Homecoming weekend drew thousands of revellers to Waterloo and Guelph this past weekend.

Police officers were also busy trying to make sure participants enjoyed themselves safely.

There was, however, some bad behaviour in Waterloo and even a stabbing in Guelph.

Guelph Homecoming

The streets were packed with partygoers this weekend for Guelph’s homecoming but, according to police, the festivities came to an abrupt end after a stabbing.

“Our officers, who were providing crowd control in the area of Chancellor’s Way and Edinburgh Road South, were approached by a male who indicated that he had been stabbed and lifted his shift to show the officer an injury,” said Guelph Police spokesperson Scott Tracey. “The man was transported to hospital and treated for what turned out to be a fairly minor injury, fortunately.”

Officers believe the stabbing happened outside the main party zone and the victim walked towards the crowd, looking for help.

“The injured person and, we believe his friends as far …