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With apparently no new ideas, the mayor is raising the dead

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St. George's Square is the heart of the downtown and is meant as a beautiful gathering place for ALL people. It is NOT meant as a camping spot for a very few - actions that deter the use of the square by all citizens of and visitors to our city. And I thought the homeless had been accommodated in first the hotel, and now, Norfolk Manor. If someone wants to put up a tent, put it up on the Armoury grounds - lots of space, near downtown.Private occupation of public places by anyone should not be allowed.

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Poilievre and his magic 'axe' versus the curse of city hall

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Ummmm - could you elaborate? spending our money on what? Potholes, snowploughing, sewers and water services, garbage collection and recycling. sports and recreation, local streets and sidewalks, a much-needed library, police services?Exactly which service would you like them to stop paying?

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Mayor, MP and MPP pen letter saying they don't support urban park 'at this time'

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No one has mentioned the terrific tourism potential of the OR becoming an Urban Park. Kingston brings in millions of dollars every year through tours of the Pen, the buildings could be used for a Science Centre, an Aboriginal Centre, artists' studios. The ponds could be used for canoe or kayak schools. The quarry could be used for amazing concerts and other performances, as well as for a rock climbing school. The hospital could go at the corner of Stone and Watson Road instead of the amazingly expensive ($267 million) operations centre.Guelph needs parkland to meet the needs of the 3000 homes going in on the Fusion lands. Support the Urban Park for the great good it will bring to Guelph as a whole.

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Edinburgh Road infill project would turn two units into eight or

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The destruction of two beautiful well-built houses - so sad and so unnecessary. The good materials used in these 60s era homes will be wasted and the houses replaced with tacky-tacky semis that will ruin the area of good homes.

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City to remove street art installation from historic bridge

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"From the culture and heritage side, we appreciate the passion and the commitment (of Lionel),” said Evans. That's an interesting statement considering the City has taken absolutely no interest in caring for this important part of our "Culture and Heritage". Instead of fussing about the artwork, why not just get on wth the job of restoring the bridge?? Now, the city's own by-law requires that designated heritage structures be taken care of - so do it!

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Guelph Liberal candidate takes leave of absence from city council

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So you don't believe that city councillors should vote for a project that serves over 850,000 visits per year and loans out over 2,000,000 items to Guelph citizens?

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Party poopers: City funds for Guelph’s 200th birthday pulled from draft budget

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Wow! That is a huge disappointment for our whole community. How many cities in Canada have achieved 200 years in life?? Those of us who care about our city have been waiting for news of the city's plans to celebrate this momentous birthday. And now - nothing??Do all you naysayers know how much tourism money, jobs, and economic benefit - not to mention the recognition of our city's status?? A very poor decision indeed. Cam Guthrie - don't you care at all??

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Check out the library's most borrowed books, DVDs and more of 2025

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Such an interesting list - to see what Guelphites read and borrow, I guess the library really is used, huh??

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Church redevelopment plan sparks traffic, parking and other concerns

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Yes, it is a good location for more housing, but not for 28 - 40 bedroom housing. Build rental housing for families, not rooms. Build affordable housing, not $1000 month bedrooms.Keep the size suitable for the neighbourhood character. Neighbours who express concerns are not NIMBYs, they are neighbours who care about where they live. "NIMBY"is an unacceptable insult, even from the Mayor.

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Council hears pitches to restore transit, arts and environment funding

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And were you there last night delegating with your views on the budget??If not, you have no right to complain. Those who cared spoke up for what they believed in.

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County nets nearly $450,000 from speed cameras in first six weeks

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Why is it a "cash grab"?? It 's the price you pay for speeding and endangering everyone else on the road. If you don't want to pay it, DON'T SPEED.

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Guelph Liberal candidate takes leave of absence from city council

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I guess you don't believe that citizens should work for the good of their city? What have you done to help your city??

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Province seeking demolition crew for historic trestle bridge

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This is a shocking statement to come from Infrastructure Ontario. A previous report commissioned by the Guelph Hiking Club showed that the bridge could be saved with some work and a small investment. Clearly, just as they have with the rest of the OR lands, Infrastructure Ontario chose demolition by neglect rather than renovation and restoration of a structure that not only has heritage importance, but could have been a beautiful and useful link for Guelph trails. The whole community has lost a treasure - and on July 1 - really???

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ICYMI: One in 20 local automated tickets challenged in court

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So tired of the speeders who claim they were abused when they received a ticket. There are warning signs for weeks ahead, huge speed signs, and big signs when the cameras are active. It's not up to you how fast to go on a city street, especially in school zonesKwitcherbellyakin' and slow down. End of story.

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Fundraising plan coming to pay for new Basilica spires

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Wonderful news! The grand old lady does not look the same without her pointy bits.

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County nets nearly $450,000 from speed cameras in first six weeks

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You were 11 KMH over the speed limit. What's your beef? You speed, you pay.

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Victoria Road apartment building owner looking to turn 16 units into

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I thought we needed family-size apartment rentals rather than teeny boxes?

Playing jazz with the council agenda predictably fails

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Thanks Adam for your observations on an absolute disaster of a meeting. The Mayor declared this a "Public Meeting" to meet the requirements of the HCD process, then proceeded to treat it like a regular Council meeting with time limits and formal presentations. As you know, most people are not willing to speak at the delegation microphone with videos of themselves being played on all sides. Those same people would willingly come to an open public meeting and ask questions and make observations. Surely the Company who wrote the fault-laden so-called HCD draft plan is not afraid to hear public comments?? Surely the Mayor is not afraid to hear public comments? The whole evening was an unmitigated, but probably planned disaster.

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Roundabout recommended for notorious Highway 6 intersection

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Check out the Jones Baseline and Hwy 7 roundabout to see a very successful change that has improved the intersection so much. It was a terrible crossroad before, now easy to manoeuvre and feel safe.

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A bridge no more: Guelph's historic trestle bridge is demolished

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I don't know what to say at such an act by Infrastructure Ontario. It violates almost every principle of good governance. The money spent on the demolition was far greater than what it would have cost to repair and restore the bridge as a hiking/biking trail. It had been studied and was in fairly good shape. It was constructed of Douglas Fir, a hardy wood hewn into large beams. It was an identified heritage asset both by the city and as part of the future Heritage Conservation District. The demolition will have fouled the waters of the Eramosa River. Infrastructure Ontario failed in governance and care of a heritage asset, a sustainable asset and an economic asset. And they lied about working with community groups, All typical governing style of this Ford "government". I mourn the lost of a beautiful bridge.

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