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You can't trade constitutional rights to end homelessness

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We should not allow people to squat wherever they wish. The residents of the city should have the right to move unencumbered through the public spaces of the city. It is incumbent upon the city to work to provide affordable housing for the unhoused. It seems that squatting and otherwise occupying public places has become the preferred method of trying to force governments to bend to the will of activists all over the country.

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Guelph’s automated speed cameras generated 32,557 tickets

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The stated purpose of speed camera use was to reduce driving speed in the affected areas. Data would indicate that the use of speed cameras was effective. I am sorry to see them go.

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Looks like Guelph has a Conservative Party candidate for next federal election

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Choosing someone from Brampton to be the Guelph MP? It seems that the Conservative Party has already written off any chance that the people of Guelph might vote for a Conservative candidate from Guelph. Too bad.

Guelph should be a top provincial priority for a new hospital, says CEO

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I shake my head at the realization that when I moved to Guelph in 1970, there were two (2) hospitals for 50,000 residents. Now we have one (1) hospital for three times as many residents with no plans whatsoever for improving the situation. I must assume that another hospital is not a priority for the people in charge.

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Trump wins back the White House in historic fashion

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Interesting. The only blood that was shed during this election was at the hands of....wait for it.... a Democrat?

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Caron cruises to victory as Guelph's next mayor

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Oh goody! Four more years of Karen Farbridge directed spending and tax increases while being told that I should be walk around with a happy face while my bank is emptied to pay for the latest and greatest new progressive boondoggle. I strongly resent being told that I am a hater for wanting to keep more of the money for which I worked very hard.

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University of Guelph professor warns IOC transgender ban will harm women’s sport

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Allowing biological males to compete against women in women's sporting events will do much more harm to women's sports. This article is another example of an educated stupid person spouting off.

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VIDEO: Stone Road Mall shuts down after apparent Friday night robbery

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These smash and grab attacks continue to occur with ever increasing frequency. And why not? They are extremely effective and practically risk free. We almost never hear about the capture of these offenders, and we all know that the offenders will be back on the street the next day to re-offend.

OPINION: How does transit this bad keep getting worse?

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I reject the argument that readers should be coming up with solutions for correcting the dismal performance of Guelph Transit. The city leaders have no hesitation spending tax dollars to hire consultants to address numerous other performance issues. It is insulting to read that Counselor Chew is publicly patting the Transit General Manager on the back for a "job well done", instead of holding his feet to the fire for the poor performance that he is managing. This makes me suspect that City Council is not really interested in fixing this mess. stpe1981 states that the taxpayers should be pitching solutions to the problems. Is not finding and implementing corrective actions to improve this mess exactly what we are paying Mr. Marcus for?

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Northwestern Ontario wildfires fuelling poor air quality in region

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Because there was never a wildfire before Al Gore announced that global warming was coming. (And before he produced more greenhouse gas than several small nations while flying around the world to warn everyone that we would already be dead by now)

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BREAKING: Conestoga president Tibbits retires effective immediately

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In other words, the unions are demanding more power, more money, and more union members. Same old, same old.

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GRCA apologizes for destroying birdhouses along Elora Cataract Trailway

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What do you mean "their expense"? It will be at the expense of the taxpayers who funds the GRCA. But it should be done without delay.

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Mike Schreiner the big spender in provincial election

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It is not exactly news, but the story does confirm the reality about politicians and their handling of other people's money. Just an indication of what will happen if and when they get their hands on our tax dollars.

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VIDEO: Penalties for impaired driving just got tougher — will it make any difference?

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It is depressing to continually read about a driver being charged with impaired driving who is already facing trial for impaired driving as well as failure to show up at court for the previous charge. You know that they will be released to wait for a trial, and that they have absolutely no intention of attending.

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City seeks volunteers for annual community cleanup

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My wife and I will be cleaning along the streets of our neighborhood several times this year, as we have done for the past fifteen or so years.

Anti-fraud centre warns of rising 'bank investigator' scam targeting Canadians

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I think that receiving an automated phone call advising that your account has been compromised should be the first indication that things are not on the level. At least once a week I receive one of these automated calls from Microsoft, the bank, Visa Security, the Federal Government, and others advising me that my bank accounts, Social Insurance number, credit cards, etc. are all in jeopardy. Just hang up, please.

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Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to these spots Nov.

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Do you not consider that children use school playgrounds when the schools are closed for summer break? There are no crossing guards in the summer. Lift your foot up off the accelerator pedal.

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York Road reconstruction running at least a month behind schedule

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It seems that EVERY city project completion date has to be pushed back due to weather and unforseen complexities. Wouldn't it be really special if contingencies were added to the construction plans, instead of expecting zero rain and zero surprises underground? In the private sector, the project delivery date is NEVER allowed to be missed. When working for the city, there are no consequences for late delivery and major inconveniences for the public. And don't forget the added bonus of demanding more money from the city because the project had cost overruns.

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City declares significant weather event – no on-street parking

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Our recycling bin was scheduled for pickup Saturday. It has been sitting on the boulevard since Friday afternoon. It is still there today. I don't think that it is an attractive lawn ornament.

Province releases boundaries for 7 proposed conservation authority districts

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How does having some municipalities being part of more than one conservation authority make any sense? Are these towns now required to satisfy the requirements of more than one conservation authority in order to get anything accomplished?

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