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
City survey shows most satisfied with overall quality of life in Guelph
21It would be much better if the streets were in good condition. Anywhere you drive in Guelph there are holes, cracks and barely visible lines in areas.
5- Margaret Alexander
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
City survey shows most satisfied with overall quality of life in Guelph
22The 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
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.
12- James D
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.
7- Eric Allen Montgomery
City survey shows most satisfied with overall quality of life in Guelph
17Between phone and online surveys a total of 747 had participated in this survery out of approximately 118,200 people of ages 18+. That works out to 0.63% sampling of the population. There is no way that you can get an accurate sampling with that small of number.
4- Dean Martin 2
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
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
Ford government overhauls high school grading system
10Here's a wild idea... why don't the teachers receive evaluations, like in the private sector... and in schools? If we're doing a great job and are on top of things, it shouldn't be a concern, right? If we're concerned about student attendance, how about measuring teacher attendance? Or how about - works well with others... without threatening to strike if we don't get our way.Perhaps we teachers can model the behavior that we'd like to see and be part of the solution. (And before the namecalling starts, let's not forget about evaluating critical thinking skills! Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean they are stupid and uninformed.)
8- SolveAProblem
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
Guelph student headed to med school at just 19
16Wow!
- MakeGuelphGreatAgain
Building a better picture of Guelph’s public trees
10Commenters 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
