City has received over 100 complaints about election signs already
15I didn't know we could complain! How about complaining about city councilors that choose to put their democratically entrusted job on hold for political partisan interests?
25- nic k
Guelph top Canadian city to be impacted by tariffs: report
21If you were somehow still on the fence about that Mad Malicious Mango Mussolini south of our border before reading this article, well glad to see you are fully awoke now. This is just the beginning of his demented defilement of democracy and decency. Those pundits were right, the US civil war never really ended. The rest of the world is paying dearly now for the destructive divide that exists between those MAGA pro Trumpers and the Never Trumpers. God please help us M ake ... A dolf2 ... G o ... A way.
6- Michael from Guelph
Downtown buildings could reach 24 storeys tall
13And all the resulting vehicles will park where??? Oh ya, I forgot. We’re a Utopian city. Or is it Copenhagen?! Lol. My word, city staff must have a lot of time on their hands to come up with this. Succumbing to developer pressure doesn’t look good and likely wouldn’t pass the sniff test.
12- EasyGee
City has received over 100 complaints about election signs already
7Why are people disliking this comment? Oh right, tribal/partisan interest.
15- nic k
City looks to protect more mature trees on private property via expanded bylaw
18Is the city going to be liable for damage and injury for trees etc that are under there protection bylaws . What about the thousands of urban shelter [trees ] that the city sacrifice's to there own end for development and the more and more and more homes movement. The city wants to regulate your homes structure and appearance and now there in our back yards // what's next the kitchen , bathroom or bedroom ?? Let's start doing something for the citizens of Guelph like lowering the tax burden on home owners instead of more unnecessary costs and bylaws.
4- M.R.W
Guelph getting ready to celebrate 200 years
15That image cuts deeply! Sad to view an aerial photo of our City Centre's skyline that includes the [former] gothic, architecturally iconic spires atop the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate. In looking at our City's skyline today, the absence of these spires is a painful reminder of other culturally significant architectural gems and heritage buildings that have been lost forever.I submitted many Letters to the Editor in the past 3 years since the spires were removed by the Church due to deterioration and safety concerns. While replacement costs were deemed prohibitive at the time, future alternative restoration efforts remained under review.Developing Guelph's Centennial Celebration Plan for April 2027, the timing is ripe to again raise the issue of the missing spires. Including the spire restoration in planning our goals and objectives under consideration by the working groups referenced in this article makes sense, in concert with the Church and the Hamilton Diocese of course.
6- Michael from Guelph
Taxpayers spent more than $1 million on city council last year
18Perhaps the title of this article should read: "City Council cost taxpayers over a million dollars" instead of "Taxpayers spent over a million dollars on City Council." The latter suggests that the taxpayers had complete control over every contributing cost incurred by the City Council. Sorry, installment #2 of 4 is due on my property taxes soon and I guess i'm a little sensitive coming to grips with the galloping costs that I have no control over.
2- Michael from Guelph
Guelph library giving out naloxone spray kits at main branch
11Suppose there will be the usual uninformed and unsympathetic outrage over this.Too bad people can't grasp that the real world simply doesn't work for everyone the way they want it to.Seems a compassionate and realistic program.
7- Splurfy
Guelph top Canadian city to be impacted by tariffs: report
16He's just rigging the market so his buddies can make a boatload shorting it.
2- MisterBlacky
Taxpayers spent more than $1 million on city council last year
17Good grief, can someone help Phil out with his cell phone bill?! $178/mo is a terrible deal
- Paul Nichols
OPINION: Note to council: transparency is meant for everyone
17Under the municipal act, merely receiving advice is not sufficient. It must be "Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege". Much higher bar than 'advice." Otherwise, council could essentially go into closed session whenever they wanted. Which, in my view, is common practice for this Mayor and Council. This practice not only precludes transparent council meetings, it prevents council from discussing the subject matter after the fact. There is no provision for "providing direction to staff". Adam is really on to something. Unfortunately, the onus is on the public to file complaints with the Closed Meetings. Investigatior. Or, for councillors to push back.
- David Gibson
City has received over 100 complaints about election signs already
16You can send her an email, and then vote for the candidate of your choice.
1- Curtis Maranda
Mayor orders staff to keep 2026 tax increase lower than anticipated
12I sure hope “disinvestments” means pink slips.
5- BH6
Mayor orders staff to keep 2026 tax increase lower than anticipated
17April Fools Day, Right? Must be an election in 2026. right? Fool us once, fool us twice ...... Right? It wasn't me, it was those twelve guys, right? Deja vu, right? Hey come on Mayor Cam, yes I was born at night, but not last night.
- Michael from Guelph
Mayor orders staff to keep 2026 tax increase lower than anticipated
12Wow, more social assistance for the people who DON'T need it, homeowners, while the rest of us poor shlubs take an unreliable transit system and pay outrageous rents. Thanks for nothing Cam.
5- B Gi
Downtown buildings could reach 24 storeys tall
14I posted this on an article in the past day or two, seemed easier to copy/paste: The Basilica is an historically significant city landmark and an architectural marvel. It's not just a religious symbol, it's a symbol of Guelph and a symbol of community.My favourite drives are approaching the city from the northeast on 124 after being away. There's a certain point when 124 becomes Eramosa where the Basilica comes into view and you know you're finally home. That's partly what its purpose was back in the day: a beacon guiding you home. The other drive sees me going out of my way to detour up MacDonnell if I'm going from east to west downtown. The reasons are the same, to relish in this glorious building.For the record, I am not Catholic, I am simply in awe of it as a testament to our abilities as a species.A functional community should be able to address both the upkeep of our cultural treasures AND ensure the needs of the community are met.
3- Royal City Rabble Rouser
Guelph top Canadian city to be impacted by tariffs: report
15They elected a clown and a circus ensued. Who could ever see that coming? I'm taking a silver-lining approach. Maybe the ends will be people get a tonne of bricks dumped on them and learn the hard way not to vote against their own self interests. Maybe this galvanizes we the people to rise up in solidarity against the global oligarchy. Maybe this forces people to stick to producing and buying locally. If this takes a bite out of the Bezos' and Musks of the world and tackles the insane and unsustainable historic inequities, maybe we little people won't have to 'eat cake', to borrow a phrase from Marie Antoinette. I wonder if these oligarchs will come to regret their choices as much as she did.
2- Royal City Rabble Rouser
Taxpayers spent more than $1 million on city council last year
16Yes this is significant but I’d rather see an article on how much the NINETEEN General Managers, Two Deputy CAOs and the CAO as well as all their perks and their executive assistants cost the city last year. That cost would dwarf this and represents far more waste than having democratically elected representatives.
- BH6
Guelph consumption site closed despite court injunction
3If the location of the CTS site is an issue, which I disagree with as most addictions actually start at school age, consider changing the location to Stepping Stone or some similar accessible location instead of completely shutting down this lifesaving site.
13- Soccer mom
Downtown buildings could reach 24 storeys tall
9Public view corridors of the Basilica of our Lady Immaculate are proposed to be maintained. This is a very important commitment to make with respect to our future skyline. I hope that the Staff and Council have sought, or will seek the engagement of the Hamilton Diocese and the Church Building Administration with respect to their plans for a cost-effective design modification / replacement relative to the iconic spires removed over two years ago. In my humble opinion, maintaining a viewing corridor to the architecturally amputated spires we see atop the Church today, would be a gross civic oversight. The gothic 'Lady on the Hill' has been and should continue to be the cultural and historical centerpiece of our City Centre. Either address the top of the two towers or hide the current eyesore with a host of taller structures.
7- Michael from Guelph
