WendySmith

OPINION: Council needs to get a renovation bylaw done now

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If you want lower rent, you need more rental housing. You can't get that while making it more challenging to be a landlord.

- WendySmith

OPINION: Council needs to get a renovation bylaw done now

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I can't imagine building in Guelph. No matter what your proposal, it's rejected again and again. This is incredibly expensive. Those costs get passed on to the consumer. Now, they want to stop landlords from renovating?! Add to this how difficult it is to evict tenants who don't pay rent or who cause damages. There are easier ways to make money.

- WendySmith

Rental replacement bylaw headed to council for final approval

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Selfish? I think that's what those demanding other people house them at below market rent are doing. Why would anyone choose to invest in a rental property? There are safer ways to make a profit.

- WendySmith

OPINION: Council needs to get a renovation bylaw done now

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By the time a landlord made back their initial investment, the building would need a serious reno. There has to be an incentive for a landlord to roll the dice on building rental housing. If being a landlord wasn't so dicey, we would have tons of rental stock.

- WendySmith

Public Health asks province for integrated immunization registry

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We don't have an integrated system for immunization records? That seems dangerously inefficient and cost prohibitive.

- WendySmith

We need to talk about Guelph's driving

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There were 4 fatal collisions in 5 years within 200 meters of a school. Between cars at night during a storm? What were the circumstances? (We have approx. 50 schools in Guelph)I walk 5km per day with my dog. I haven't had any close calls in 14 years. I cross where I can be seen, wear reflective clothing at night, and watch for hazards. Nothing can stop on a dime.Ontario's easy-pass driver's license test has resulted in more poorly educated drivers on the road. Vehicles are allowed to enter an intersection on a yellow, even if the light is red before they exit the intersection. They are required to stop on a caution if they can safely do so. It’s not running a red if they entered on yellow. Drivers need to check mirrors often, follow the law, and drive defensively. Watch for speed limits that change every few blocks!Cyclists need to wear reflective clothing, have lights and bells, use hand signals, and follow the law. You have more challenges than any road user.

- WendySmith

City council gives green light to new west end 124-unit apartment building

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In walking distance there are Zehrs, Costco, 3 restaurants, a bakery, jeweler, several dentists, etc. Silvercreek Parkway is only 2 km away. Home Hardware, Nail Salons, etc. are 2 km the other way. I live in the area and walk to all of them.That being said, new developments are often ridiculously short of parking.

- WendySmith

Guelph speed enforcement cameras now in these four new locations

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Did they set a super-low speed limit just to make cash? I think so! If it was 45 minutes before and after school, I would agree. Having it be 30km/h all day every day, that is a cash grab. Also, why is almost every dime going to a USA company?

- WendySmith

Where's Fabian? Family searching for missing Guelph man

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I cannot imagine how worried you must be. I am so sorry you are in this situation. May Fabian turn up happy and healthy very soon. God bless!

- WendySmith

Family of woman killed in Guelph parking lot calls for stricter rules for older drivers

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To get your full license (G), you do have to drive on a 400-series highway.

- WendySmith

ICYMI: Family in tears after family pet killed by loose dog while out for walk

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From the story: "...it was allegedly attacked and killed by a dog that got loose from a nearby home." The homeowner certainly never intended for their dog to be off leash in the park. How terrible for both parties. What an awful, horrifying experience for the owners of the victim.

- WendySmith

Hole-in-one at charity event lands Guelph golfer a new car

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Congratulations! What a wonderful win.

- WendySmith