Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
15Interesting. Another example of the serious harm caused to the environment by bike lanes.
17- TQ
Have your say: Is a pool a good idea on the roof of a 24-storey student housing building?
23For crying out loud. The students and their representatives have been crying about the critical shortage of basic housing . Now they are upset because of the changes in the OSAP program. Every penny counts right . But somehow the extra expense of a pool would be appropriate. Here's an idea . Go jump in the lake.
8- DR64
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
10I don't see the problem, trees can grow back, asphalt doesn't it just sits there. I'm guessing this comment will receive at least five thumbs down LOL
20- nic k
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
9More roads more traffic higher taxes. No thank you.
15- Mitch Conner
Stepping Stone expansion appears to have come in well over budget
20"...Preliminary construction costs at 23 Gordon St. came to $6,568,200...""...these numbers are preliminary as the county has "not established construction costs or the overall project costs" as of yet..."T R A N S P A R E N C YIt is probable the final number could be north of 10 million dollars.
3- Alec Purves
Have your say: Is a pool a good idea on the roof of a 24-storey student housing building?
22I think a rooftop pool adds unnecessary costs and structural challenges to the project. I do think developing a green roof with gardens and some shade elements could be a good alternative. A green space would require less maintenance over time, and be a psychological boost for the students. A water element such as a fountain or small fish pond might be incorporated.
1- Wendy (ex- nurse)
Have your say: Is a pool a good idea on the roof of a 24-storey student housing building?
23I have a sneaking suspicion that the people worried about tuition costs and the people trying to build a rooftop pool may not, in fact, be the same people at all.
- Matt Saunders
City had nearly $14M in unpaid property taxes last year
17Not to worry about the shortfall of city PROPERTY TAXES , as CITY HALL will RAISE NEXT YEARS TAXES to make up the difference. Senior staff , Council and Mayor desperately need this money to receive there over the top yearly salary increases etc.
5- M.R.W
New 10-storey private student residence proposed for College Ave. East
16Whoopee more student housing just as students can't afford their OSAP and won't be coming. Also foreign student programs gutted. We will be in a student housing surplus before long. Let's build housing for the people who are here permanently and want to retire here. Senior housing of the affordable kind is what is needed.
6- usr_666780
OPINION: Council sucked the value out of the remuneration debate
11If this was not an election year; this 'song and dance' would have already been settled.A City Councillor should not get a raise any higher than the citizens paying for their salary.That is actual equity and inclusiveness.
10- Alec Purves
City seeks volunteers for annual community cleanup
13All those volunteers out doing the city's job for them and still a 7% tax hike. Anyway, thank you citizens for stepping up where the sunshine list club fails.
8- usr_666780
Stepping Stone expansion appears to have come in well over budget
16$182,450.00 per bed. $50 per night per added bed for 10 years. Well done stewards.
5- B Be
New 10-storey private student residence proposed for College Ave. East
12More student housing by private developers, they won 't be affordable for students. Please who ever are the architects please build something beautiful, revamp your designs.
9- Lorraine Pagnan
Have your say: Is a pool a good idea on the roof of a 24-storey student housing building?
11Just curious ....... will there be a half dozen underground tunnels constructed below this 24 storey student housing monument funneling directly into the half dozen downtown bars nearby where the students usually line up in ridiculously long droves on most nights gathering to drink and socialize as closing time approaches ....... and one dedicated tunnel leading to the GPS station across the street where a select few will end up for public intoxication and unlawful behavior? OK students bring on the thumbs down :-)
10- Michael from Guelph
Stepping Stone expansion appears to have come in well over budget
18Why do government projects always end up way over budget. The County should have some answers and quit avoiding the questions Purdy.
2- Reasonable Person
Have your say: Is a pool a good idea on the roof of a 24-storey student housing building?
19I agree Matt. I have a sneaking suspicion that somebody plans to turn to turn the "student housing" into condos at some point.
1- DR64
More than 2 million items were checked out of the library last year
15"A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessities of life." Henry Ward Beecher
4- Ed Butts
Have your say: Is a pool a good idea on the roof of a 24-storey student housing building?
17Students binge drinking and a rooftop pool on the 20th floor. What could possibly go wrong? đŸ¤·
2- Royal City Rabble Rouser
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
13Any time I have travelled along that area mentioned; I have never noticed any traffic congestion build-up created re lack of # of lanes. Congestion build up thro-out this City is due to the lack of "Round-Abouts" to keep traffic flowing. Larger close-by cities like K/W & Cambridge have tons of roundabouts to ease congestion concerns due to lights every few blocks. Even much smaller Villages & Hamlets (e.g. Elora & Aberfoyle) move flow of traffic onward with use of them without need to add more extra lanes. Why is Guelph into this lane widening instead? It's time this City started thinking "round-abouts" to ease congestion & get rid of all these traffic lights with extra time motionless while sit thru left turn lane lights added into the mix.
5- Is that a Fact?
City had nearly $14M in unpaid property taxes last year
15Penalties and interest revenue increased by $400K.. More money the city spent without having in hand…some properties in arrears over 2 years.. how many years in arrears.. what action being taken.. In past 5 years, how many properties has the city forced sale on due to tax arrears..
3- Ben There
