Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
22The unhoused are being picked on, by by-law, the police, the mayor and council and the provincial government. Shame on them all.
42- B Gi
Council to widen restrictions in controversial encampment bylaw
22We just passed my motion to have a review of the shelter and housing stabilization processes by the county. The changed proposed by the mayor would leave almost no places for people to be in the city and certainly no where near resources. Adding such a huge change to an agenda with no public feedback processes, past the delegation signup and right before the lame duck period for council is a bad call.
28- Erin Caton
Council to widen restrictions in controversial encampment bylaw
24Mayor Guthrie slipped this into the agenda at the last minute. Effectively blocking public delegations. No wonder. The proposal directs staff to essentially prohibit encampments virtually anywhere in the city with no alternative plan. Even if one supports the premise (and of course, many do) there's no viable enforcement resources behind this. This is essentially Mayor Guthrie's last bit of political theater before he goes. How telling and how very sad. The real story is which councillors will endorse or reject this last shoddy last act.
24- David Gibson
Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
29Cry me a river !
15- Mike Cummings
Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
26Invite him to live in your backyard
15- usr_690154
Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
37I walked by that encampment yesterday. There was a big city blue garbage bin beside one of the tents piled high with garbage, and trash laying around everywhere. It's deteriorated significantly in the last few weeks from when it started with one relatively neat tent. I'm surprised it is an allowable location being right on the river. The rotting garbage, lack of sanitation facilities, drug paraphernalia are amongst the concerns of local residents. "Camping" is one thing, but that doesn't give anyone the right to destroy our public spaces. And now that this is deemed to meet the city requirements, it will no doubt grow in size.
4- DonnaLeeg
Council to widen restrictions in controversial encampment bylaw
19Where are these people supposed to go? Society is failing its people. We should be providing housing for everyone who needs it, not restricting them from living ANYWHERE and criminalizing being unhoused.
22- DeeDee A
Council to widen restrictions in controversial encampment bylaw
22I would suggest the Homeless are failing themselves-why shoulder the blame or responsibility? Some accountability is necessary and long overdue. These are grown adults, it is fair to have some expectations from them.
18- usr_701203
Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
19This man is a human being. Safe secure housing is a human right. This city is becoming a place for the wealthy. Everyone else is being pushed out. It is time to show some compassion here.
21- usr_683746
Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
26One simple observation - "When asked about the incident, a spokesperson for the city, Kyle Hayward, said the encampment had been deemed “abandoned by both the Guelph Police Service and the City of Guelph Bylaw Department.”But he was there when they tossed his belongings. Explain the new definition of "abondonment".A very slippery slope.....
12- Alec Purves
Guthrie tries "Trust me, Bro!" again for Public Space Bylaw
32The “run yourself” clapback and the shots at the columnist aren’t arguments; they’re ways to avoid the issues. Fact: This columnist attends more council meetings and follows more files than virtually anyone, including, sitting councillors, which makes the “run yoursef” jab especially tired. The issues raised, encampments shifting from Gordon to Stepping Stone to Royal City Park, by‑laws ignored, businesses blocked, public spaces deteriorating are real and visible. Pointing out weak governance on these issues isn’t claiming to have all the answers; it’s acknowledging that the current approach isn’t producing results. Residents are entitled to expect competent leadership. The Mayor has been on council for sixteen years. We are entitled to expect more.
6- David Gibson
Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
25Can't help people that don't help themselves. If they put as much effort to improve and help themselves as they do crying about it they would be on easy street.
10- M.R.W
Council to widen restrictions in controversial encampment bylaw
20This isn't the first time the Mayor has changed or added to an agenda without proper public process. Ironic as I think his comment last week at council with regards to an agenda item was he is against big government or government over stepping (what exactly is this) . I agree with Erin Caton, where will the homeless be allowed to go. The Mayor should be instead adding recommendations on how we can better provide them with the necessities/ services they need and at the same time provide timely action on maintaining the areas around them that they are are occupying. It is sad that so many have nowhere to call home.
14- Lorraine Pagnan
Guelph to launch encampment response team in August
23Or in an appropriate institution where they can get help.
11- MakeGuelphGreatAgain
Guelph man upset after bylaw takes encampment tent
23“Tatted up, baked and stupid are no way to go through life, son.”- present day Dean Vernon Wormer
9- Buzzy Krumhunger
Guthrie tries "Trust me, Bro!" again for Public Space Bylaw
13Your remarks usually reek of " sarcastic "remarks. Mine today too. Why don't you run for council or Mayor? They do try to work around higher up gov't levels & clean up some very serious issues here as do other cities. By-laws / limitations are ignored. Just take bus down Gordon by "Stepping Stone" to see litter & piles of bags stored on curb of the side street. Then step off bus at Gordon @ Wellington. Walk into Plaza's on E or W side. Try to enter businesses or restaurants. You'll be approached. People sitting up against business exteriors usually directly under "no loitering/solicitation signs" are waiting. Encampment from James St E seemed to only relocate beside patio in Royal City Park. Least they quickly relocated. I'll wait to see your name on ballot. Know mine won't be. Don't know how any city can address homeless problem. Seems you do. P.S. Sorry...but you won't get my vote.
19- Is that a Fact?
Council to widen restrictions in controversial encampment bylaw
22Cut the grass and plow the snow. Nothing else.
10- B Be
Council to widen restrictions in controversial encampment bylaw
17Recipe for a terrible city full of misery and squalor.
15- Matt Saunders
Local teenager turns to business start-up to leave shelter system
31Good for you man, it's a long road ahead but you've got the right ideas.
- nic k
Guthrie tries "Trust me, Bro!" again for Public Space Bylaw
14If you read Adam’s previous articles you’ll realize this is a dude who seriously hates the mayor and obsessively writes about him non stop. I’m worried about what he’ll do for work after the next election.
17- usr_719263
