Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
17Should’ve put that 500K to the bottom line of the overall cost of that library majority of the people in Guelph didn’t want. 500K on 2 pieces of art is crazy, the people spending that money are probably the same people that complain we need more help for the homeless.
17- 2BD
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
20As long as it doesn’t cost taxpayers a cent, knock yourselves out. You couldn’t find a better way to spend 500K?
13- 1SPOOK
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
24Look, I realize this is being funded through donations. But two art installations, at a cost of $250,000 each?! Perhaps I don't understand how much art should cost... but what is that amount even for? Supplies? Time? I just don't understand.
9- guelph gal
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
19Public art is as important as our public library. Would you or a child be captivated by a grey cement wall? An interactive art installation would invite participation, open new perspectives, and be a welcoming point of focus when arriving in the library. Public art is a program. It informs a place and a time. Take a look at protests surrounding Sir John A. et a
13- AbbyfromGuelph
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
21I find those figures for art installations to be excessive. Would a LOCAL artist be that costly.?Again, I’m sure this building will be lovely but last week I read that the downtown library in Hamilton has almost been forced to close because of the damages done by street folks with addiction issues. Figures crossed this won’t happen to Guelph.
6- Unique name
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
10Why is more money being spent before we know how we are paying for the library?That project is something you earn and save for five years down the road. They think they "need it"? Find someone just as excited about the spending their bank account to support.
14- P T
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
10The library is a complete waste of our hard earned money. Someone please tell me why we needed a monstrosity of a building.
13- Paul Bb
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
15Yet the donations were specifically for projects like this… so those donating should be celebrating to see this going forwards.
8- Eric Allen Montgomery
GRCA apologizes for destroying birdhouses along Elora Cataract Trailway
21The GRCA has never been much of a conservation authority! They are now more of a developer friendly money making machine!
1- Bill Williamsburg
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
9Im sorry. But if I was a person that donated and saw what these funds were being used for I would be irate. These people dont seem to have a clue what a buck is worth. Wild.
13- James D
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
8so many things to say ..... yikes sums it all up.what does equity deserving communities mean?Hunter Biden has some art for sale....reduced price
12- littlebill
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
14Conversely, please explain why you think people shouldn’t have free access to knowledge via books, public computer terminals, workshops and lectures, and a host of other programming that libraries provide.
6- Eric Allen Montgomery
GRCA apologizes for destroying birdhouses along Elora Cataract Trailway
17The GRCA...flood villages and farms and now destroying bird houses. Good job guys.
3- Diane Limebeer
GRCA apologizes for destroying birdhouses along Elora Cataract Trailway
19They need to remove the word "Conservation" from their name.
1- Elaine55
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
12Love this take! This will be a huge benefit to our city and our library - and without any cost to taxpayers. It’s sad to see so many discouraging comments about something as joyful as public art when it comes at no personal cost. Yeesh. Live a little, guys!
6- usr_615468
GRCA apologizes for destroying birdhouses along Elora Cataract Trailway
18That’s wonderful that you sincerely apologize for destroying the nesting boxes, but I don’t see any mention of rectifying the damage? It’s basic principle if you damage something you fix or replace it. The GRCA isn’t setting a very good example here.
- Nana Kimi
Building a better picture of Guelph’s public trees
14Will they map potholes and fix those? How much does this cost?
3- DR64
Building a better picture of Guelph’s public trees
11I would like the Mayor and Councillors to explain why they are spending our tax dollars on this when they claim there was no way to avoid an almost 8% tax increase for 2026. These pet projects have contributed to a 38% tax increase in the last four years! Come on council, start looking at where OUR money is being spent and direct it to BASIC services. You’ve had four years to address non sustainable spending and nothing to show for it.
6- T Rich
City survey shows most satisfied with overall quality of life in Guelph
16The city is using survey methods that tend to produce more favourable results... 2026 results compared to 2024 - most services either declined or remained flat...Parks & trails - down 4%Garbage & green cart - down 6%Water/wastewater - down 4%Culture programs/facilities - stagnantNPS was +1, so approx equal people promoting it VS speaking negatively.What I found most interesting was the gap between phone and online... The city used the phone survey for the main results and kept the online results in the appendix...Phone respondents reported an NPS of +1. Online reported an NPS of -34.While online surveys usually attract more dissatisfied residents.. 40% of phone respondents had contacted the city in the previous year compared with 66% of online respondents. Suggesting both groups were meaningfully engaged with city services... yet their experiences and perceptions differed dramatically.Understanding why that gap exists would be a better article for GT.
1- Adam Cloet
GRCA apologizes for destroying birdhouses along Elora Cataract Trailway
16I have to ask, was there a GRCA representative there when the kids placed all the birdhouses? Or were they given to them to install? The driver of the mower obviously didn't realize there was a safe zone to avoid. All I see is our birds yet again being massacred and a serious issue with communication, mapping and planning. I feel bad for the kids too. They learned a very hard reality, adults in charge miss the big picture.We don't have conservation at the level we should. We don't enforce bird protection granted either. We still don't have chickadee returning after over 100 nests, babies and eggs with adults were killed by our community developer with absolutely not even a slap on the wrist or call from the city before they did it eleven years ago. Why have an MBCA when community leaders won't enforce?
- P T
