Guelph councillor seeks review of county’s shelter policies
26Erin Caton has ALREADY announced publicly that she is not running for re-election. Good to see she plans to work on city issues through to the end of her term in November.
- JM Guelph
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
14As long as it doesn’t cost taxpayers a cent, knock yourselves out. You couldn’t find a better way to spend 500K?
10- 1SPOOK
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
17Look, 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.
7- guelph gal
Guelph councillor seeks review of county’s shelter policies
5Must e an election coming up. Time to get some news exposure.
18- Daryl Eves
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
13Should’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.
8- 2BD
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
10Public 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
9- AbbyfromGuelph
Guelph councillor seeks review of county’s shelter policies
18If a review examines the entire picture, then I'm all for it... How many people sought shelter? How many were admitted? How many were refused? Why were they refused??? How many were offered hotel placements? How many accepted? How many declined? How many were excluded due to safety concerns, and how many due to violence, threats, or repeated rule violations? I asked similar questions previously and they've gone unanswered... Just as importantly, how many people chose city hall despite available shelter options, and why?? The categories and data matter because if we're not evaluating the system...... then we're not looking for answers.. .we're looking for evidence to support a conclusion already reached... good policy needs good data... that's how to keep politics out of it.
1- Adam Cloet
Guelph councillor seeks review of county’s shelter policies
3There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of beds that could be used, but the officials won't even acknowledge it. Can't imagine why? Emergency Services,Air conditioning along with kitchen and bathroom facilities are there too. It's on a bus route and it is called the University of Guelph.
16- littlebill
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
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
Guelph student headed to med school at just 19
16Wow!
- MakeGuelphGreatAgain
Building a better picture of Guelph’s public trees
13Will they map potholes and fix those? How much does this cost?
3- DR64
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
Building a better picture of Guelph’s public trees
9Commenters need to do some research on the many values of trees: air quality, human health, birds and insects, shade and climate change are just a few of the benefits trees bring to our city. Better to spend the money on trees than pavement.
6- SusanR
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
8Why 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.
7- P T
Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library
13I 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.
2- Unique name
Guelph councillor seeks review of county’s shelter policies
14Caton isn't running again, which you would know if you spent 30 seconds checking. But don't let facts get in the way of your narrative. Some people we elect actually do try to make sure they do their jobs for everyone, not just donors.
1- Morris Tread
