'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
30We're paying for this?
19- J Seriously?
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
31So the city invited and paid these artists to make something thought-provoking.... then got nervous when it actually provoked thought....I don't believe this would have been done out of hate... but it’s def. bureaucracy kicking in instead of understanding... If your goal is to showcase lived experiences, you can’t censor out the parts that make you squirm. That’s not partnership...that’s PR.
9- Adam Cloet
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
17Let the parties sort it out. Its a pretty sensitive and deeply personal matter. Please don't deepen the divide further.
18- Michael from Guelph
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
23Not everything is a form of oppression. If you feel that strongly give the money back.
11- Reasonable Person
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
21Her art, their rules, our money. I think J Seriously is entitled to his question/comment.
11- BH6
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
21I have to agree with the artists. They were paid to put together an exhibit after discussing it with the city, they did that and installed it. The city made a mistake by not stating what was or was not allowed in the exhibit.Censorship definition - the suppression or removal of writing, artistic work, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security (from Google & Oxford Languages - part of Oxford University Press, the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary).Danna Evans says "the City’s intention was not to censor the artists". Removing part of the exhibit before consulting with the artists was clearly censorship.
10- Gruntfutak
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
13Thumbs up for the artists. I think the artist's work is appropriate given the topic of the installation and I certainly think the City should not have removed the exhibit without communicating with the artists. Racism is rampant and needs to be confronted head on and in a just society, it is our responsibility to support those who have been the recipients of prejudice and censorship.
14- sarahbellum
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
12seems to me someone is looking for problems and upset when they find(create?) them
10- nic k
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
14The city wanted to discuss the choice of the word "BS" not censor an overall message. It would not be ok to display derogatory racist words or profanity in the lobby of a public building in the name of art. An over reaction to jump to "oppression". Within the artist's right to pull the exhibit, but give the money back.
8- Mar Z
New 159-unit retirement home slated for south Guelph
13Sure, these won't be affordable if they are Chartwell. Way too expensive for most seniors
7- Tina Berry
Guelph Storm calls on business community to rally around Memorial Cup bid
13Not OK with $600K of taxpayer money going towards…...the ROI is going to the hotels and restaurants. And a lot of the hotel $$ will be going to Kitchener….If the mayor wants to donate 3 or 4 years of his salary, I’m good with that.
7- Ben There
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
16Censorship is.
3- DR64
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
10I have to agree with JS. Is this what passes for art now.
9- D Island boy
Layoffs and cutbacks hit The Elliott Community LTC home
6mismanagement at the top! Less time in meetings and more time providing care would make a huge difference
12- 123abc
Guelph to host community climate forum amid rising emissions
10Exhausting the constant guilting of citizens that are struggling to pay their bills, eat, survive. We do what we can but are minuscule polluters vs. the super polluters of India & China. Perhaps lobby the CCP to stop building coal fired plants.
8- FordTough
New 159-unit retirement home slated for south Guelph
13Tina, nothing is affordable to seniors who get the max Canada pension and old age security for a total of$1433 + $740=$2173 per month.A one bedroom apartment in Guelph rents for $2000 per month that leaves you $173 a month to eat, clothe and cover any other expenses.The builder isn't the problem it's how and where the government spends our money.They care more for the people that come in than the people that have contributed to making Canada the best place in the world!
5- Think it Thru
'Bullshit'? Artists in residence pull exhibit after city removes word from their work
12Seems like Kween is always having someone to complain about.. perhaps maybe a mirror may help.
6- James D
Layoffs and cutbacks hit The Elliott Community LTC home
9The residents are still going to pay the big bucks for their care .. It's the owners that want to make more money .. Everywhere you go today , it's the same thing , can't make money if you have to pay someone .
8- Dlc19651
Layoffs and cutbacks hit The Elliott Community LTC home
15At whatever level, long term care, assisted living, life lease, the Elliott is the most sought after senior facility in Guelph so I found this article really sad to read. Curious that one of the cutbacks is to their fundraising? As a non-profit with the coffers are running low, wouldn't you ramp up the fundraising? I've visited a number of people there over the years and found the faculty and care outstanding! I hope the fundraising successfully continues to support this amazing senior facility!
1- HumanBean
Help name Guelph's new high school
3The land where the school is located is on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron (Neutral Nation). How about Attawandaron HIgh School?
12- OldCityGal
