Lorraine Pagnan
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Ontario speed cameras to soon be removed after bill passes
GuelphToday
16If Ford thinks his supporters that pushed him to remove the speed cameras are mad now, just wait until until speed Humps (NOT BUMPS) are installed everywhere. They will not be happy. But have no fear municipalities will not be able to afford to implement these to the scale needed As Far as signage it does nothing and roundabouts can't be used everywhere. The costs will be higher. Police are not numerous enough to enforce speeding. I like how Ford makes up his own evidence, does he sound like someone south of our border?. Ford is basically saying speeding is OK by removing these cameras. So step on the gas and watch the ride.
19- Lorraine Pagnan
Downtown Guelph to get thousands of year-round twinkle lights
GuelphToday 20My concern is how it will affect the birds and other creatures that travel around in the evening.Over-lighting can play havoc on their activity. I am not opposed to the beautifying of our downtown (I think we have a beautiful downtown now, just a few kinks). But hope that the experts are aware of the affects of over lighting on nature.
13- Lorraine Pagnan
City proposes deferring major projects to reduce 2026 tax hike
GuelphToday 15What I don't understand is the fact that bike lanes will not be plowed but city roads will still be plowed? Any roads that currently have bike lanes level with the roadway should be plowed, especially on corridors such as Gordon street.
14- Lorraine Pagnan
‘It is a folly’: U of G determined to tear down historic conservatory
GuelphToday 12The University of Guelph should be ashamed of themselves. They have left it to deteriorate for years. They are notorious for knocking older heritage buildings down , letting them deteriorate instead of looking at adaptive re-use of their Heritage Inventory unless pushed to do so. The Conservatory could serve so many purposes for the university in a day that has become ignorant of the values and uses of lovely structures such as this. As a graduated alumni and former employee this conservatory played a role in my enjoyment and appreciation of this structure. The university says it can't justify the expense but have spent much money on other less useful uses or by contracting out jobs that provided them revenue. I hope that it can if not designated be allowed to be allowed to be either bought or given to an organization etc that would be able to restore it.
11- Lorraine Pagnan
Historic downtown building up for sale
GuelphToday 9I agree with Susan. the county, provincial, federal governments should all work together to make this happen Let's see them work together to the problem they have committed to solving.
12- Lorraine Pagnan
Conservation authorities to be consolidated under new provincial agency
GuelphToday 21Maybe we should nickname Premier Ford , Premier Bulldozer? This reducing red tape just means less protection for our green spaces . I am getting sick of the red tape analogy, does anyone really know what that means? The only time developers run into red tape is when they don't get what they want.
- Lorraine Pagnan
A bridge no more: Guelph's historic trestle bridge is demolished
GuelphToday 10Pathetic and sad. NO regard for the past. Next development and more loss of green space and nature.
11- Lorraine Pagnan
Population control: Guelph geese go on a summer vacation
GuelphToday 12I understand the need to keep the geese population in a healthy balance, but people need to remember that they are part of our environment especially with two major rivers in Guelph. I have lived and walked and biked the trails for years. Give them their space don't annoy them when they have their young and appreciate their beauty and existence. The goose droppings can be an issue but I just learn to watch where I am walking. Let's all try and share .
6- Lorraine Pagnan
Gates at city parking lots to be removed in November
GuelphToday 8Just another way of adding a disservice to customers and technology impeding those who don't have a cell phone and excluding those who want to use cash (which is still legal tender).This is an excuse save money at the tax payers (customers) expense and canning more people. The technology in the long run will cost us all more. I am glad I don't need to park in the downtown lots.
9- Lorraine Pagnan
Historic downtown building up for sale
GuelphToday 5Old buildings do not always make expensive affordable housing. The building is stone, the exterior is only designated. All multi -residential has to be of steel interior construction, no wood framing. Basically the inside would become a blank slated that could be designed and retrofitted to specifications needed. The main floor could house critically needed programs etc to help those who need help
9- Lorraine Pagnan
Council looks to save steel of U of G's historic greenhouse, but not the rest
GuelphToday 8The City and the University should have done better. I realize that there is a substantial cost to restore this beautiful, historical conservatory . The University has done a demolition from neglect and as they should have been maintaining it and had a reserve fund for maintaining the conservatory.This is a no win, shame on all who supported this and the university for proposing the demise of the conservatory. A few pieces of steel will not portray the beauty of the structure.
5- Lorraine Pagnan
Major development plans for The Ward see some changes
GuelphToday 6It is easy for a member of GCAT to think such density is great, since he doesn't live in the area. This group is only concerned about their own focus and not about the impact of the density being promoted. I am all for the encouragement and planning that makes cycling, walking more prevalent and safe, but this is way too much density , give some of this to other downtown areas like St. Georges Park, Exhibition Park, Riverside Park area, it all shouldn't be in the Ward. The traffic and parking issues are getting worse as now we have more cars , road rage and people from the new condos who don't have parking looking for parking spaces. Miss Frasson can't compare the 300-400 cars from the pass to what will be on the site if developed as planned. The Ward pedestrian Bridge was the first planned bridge over the Speed and should have been built first. The city needs slow down and rethink, density brings cars and our neighbourhood was designed precar.
5- Lorraine Pagnan
In Barrie, help arrives to house homeless before winter hits
GuelphToday 9What a great idea. Good for Barrie, I hope it is a success. I still don't understand why the three level of governments can't get it together to turn the drill hall into housing for those in need. The building is solid and close to many amenities that those in need can access.
2- Lorraine Pagnan
Paving prompts rolling overnight road closures downtown
GuelphToday 9Why can't the city name the streets? It is not always easy to read the streets names on the small maps that are posted and would be much simpler and quicker to read.
2- Lorraine Pagnan
Landmark building in The Ward up for tax sale
GuelphToday 10If you look at the building closely you can see at the back the remnants of a gable roof. It could be that the original structure faced Oliver or Manitoba and therefore maybe why it didn't show on the Fire insurance plans for Queen Street. This street was changed to Arthur Street sometime in the 60's . That whole corner had many changes with houses being moved from one location to another, such as the fact that a small house on Ontario Street was moved to Oliver Street to make room for another garage bay at the former Bradburn's Garage . There were homes being changed to accomodate business fronts. This is why the ward is so fascinating, it's rich history , stories, former business, hardworking immigrants making a better life for their families, wonderful vernacular architecture, lovely walkable streets and heritage churches and schools. The Ward is a gem.
- Lorraine Pagnan
Warnings first? Mayor wants review of automated speed camera process
GuelphToday 7give me a break. The signage and all the information is at these sites, can't people read. The Mayor wants to spend more money because people are not happy about getting tickets when they speed and then gets their fines later. Maybe we should hire more traffic police so they can do radar and then give speeders a nice old fashion ticket.
2- Lorraine Pagnan
Seven more properties slated for heritage designation
GuelphToday 2I find it amusing about claims of extra costs if a property is designated. Whether an older century home is designated or not, fixing and repairing them usually cost more money and the use of special materials (like proper mortar for limestone buildings vs. brick etc), then your newer built homes. In my experience Heritage Guelph has always been fair and realistic when heritage building owners need assistance.
6- Lorraine Pagnan
Riverside Park’s floral clock ticking again after 20 years
GuelphToday 7Takes a lot of money and time to fix something as beautiful as this. I worked at the park as a summer student and would help with the clock. Lets be thankful it is done and now can be enjoyed. Would have been nice to not have put it on the put on the internet. I like the idea of the original set up.
- Lorraine Pagnan
ICYMI: Guelph homeowners push back against forced heritage designations
GuelphToday 2Perhaps the owners of these heritage properties should instead be angry at the province, who has put the Heritage Guelph as the bad guys. I t was Doug Ford that decided to make changes to the Heritage Registry ( a list of properties that have been identified as having heritage value) that at some point in time could be designated in the future . Ford is getting rid of this, which has made Heritage Guelph's desire to try and get some properties designated before the registry is thrown out the window. There has also been much inaccuracies stated by some of the opponents of the properties not wanting designation. It is sad that people here in Guelph don't appreciate the wonderful heritage buildings we have, but will go to Europe and lament about their beautiful heritage buildings. Preserving built heritage structures in our community can go along way with how future development can be incorporated adding a more sympathetic and human scale to our built environment.
3- Lorraine Pagnan
City to move ahead with demolition, commemoration of historic bridge
GuelphToday 4The Ward was promised a pedestrain bridge back in 2011, it was to be created with increase density (look around the ward), but instead Earl was selected for a pedestrain/cycling bridge an idea way after the promise for the Ward. The Allan's Street bridge crossing in my mind is a better idea to create the pedestrain/cycling . When it was in use it was a much safer option then the terrible sidewalk on the south side adjacent to the Allen's Street Bridge. As far as commemorative , when the Neeve Street bridge was re-done it was done in away that respected the past bridge and older neighbourhood, it could be done here. So fix the Allan's Bridge for a safer multi use path until MacDonald street can done. Walking along the sidewalk along that bridge on the Allen's bridge side is brutal and dangerous. I believe Bob Bell's idea is the best idea .Remember this is being designed for the future, let's do it right. Thanks Bob for your Idea.
- Lorraine Pagnan
