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Coun. Leanne Caron confirms she's running for mayor
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30Gosh no!
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Councillor Dan Gibson considering run for mayor
GuelphToday 14Gibson is the only one on the current council I would vote for Mayor.
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Guelph’s termite problem is back: staff report
GuelphToday 36The residents of the City of Guelph have a right to know locations of active termites.
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Tiny home housing homeless man in the woods torn down
GuelphToday 29But it's o.k. for homeless people to erect tents and bring in propane tanks, and any other goods to "live" there? Regardless they too are living on public land wherever they deem fit. I don't see anyone moving those people to other accommodations...perhaps because there are no other options available?
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Two councillors won't be running again; one considering run for mayor
GuelphToday 24Thank goodness Caron is not running for councillor - hope that doesn't mean she's considering a run for mayor - that would be horrible if she ever won. Enough of her already.
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Coun. Leanne Caron confirms she's running for mayor
GuelphToday 24Same old - how do you think we got in this pickle. She's too one-sided working too closely with heritage committee members. That's not the kind of change I want. What exactly has SHE done other than be on council this long. How does Guelph ever change without change. Has done nothing special for our ward or the City. Gosh no!
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Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
GuelphToday 21This is supposed to be a budget and not a free-for-all year after year. Where is the accountability of council to adhere to the affordability of taxpayers and reign in costs. Doesn't appear to be any accountability.
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Guelph’s 2026 property tax hike finalized at 7.87 per cent
GuelphToday 21Not sure why this average was used "For the average single family residence (valued at $410,000)". How many homes in Guelph are that value? It doesn't say "assessed" value so how many homes in Guelph are valued that low - definitely not an average in Guelph.
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Friday rally seeks city action to preserve former Kortright Waterfowl Park
GuelphToday 3Great land for the city to use for tiny homes. Every time land comes up for possible use it's downvoted yet we need land to build affordable homes. Make this a project that's 100% affordable homes. There's a seasonal mobile home park a stone's throw from there. However it's also in an area with high end homes so there will be lots of opposition. These lands are primarily used for people walking their dogs down by the river. Those protesting already have their own homes and Guelph has a shortage of land for affordable housing so I think these lands would fit the bill. Go ahead and downvote but sometimes things need to be said even with expected opposition.
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SCAM ALERT: City warns of people impersonating city staff
GuelphToday 18Had someone come to my house yesterday saying they work for the City and need to check my water meter. I told them go ahead as it's outside and out meter reader knows where it is located. I told him but first he must provide me with identification so I could take a picture of him holding it. He told me he didn't approve of my taking his pic and I told him I don't approve of him on my property trying to scam an old lady (my husband was close by in the house). I told him to wait a second and I'll retrieve my phone. He quickly left while I was pretending to retrieve me phone and noticed he was talking on the phone as he was walking (almost running) up the street. My husband was on my case saying I'm overreacting. Good thing I was home or hubby would have let him in for sure - he can't say no and is too trusting so I cringe when he answers our landline phone or the doorbell.
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Guthrie, two councillors had near-perfect attendance last year
GuelphToday 9Whoever posted that Gibson had missed the most meetings was obviously incorrect. And, the reason for absences of councillors is not noted so one needs to keep that in mind for all councillors.
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Historic downtown building up for sale
GuelphToday 3Wasn't this the same building that had affordable units but new owners evicted the residents with new plans in mind? Now we see this same building back on the market through power of sale. If possible would be a good idea to revert back to affordable housing,
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Help name Guelph's new high school
GuelphToday 3The land where the school is located is on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron (Neutral Nation). How about Attawandaron HIgh School?
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Former U of G president who left in 2024 was paid $410,000 last year
GuelphToday 5So many judgemental comments and jealousy of others who make more money. Do the work to get educated and get your own life.
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Trump terminates trade talks with Canada because of Ontario anti-tariff ads
6Trump had no intention of negotiating any kind of deal with Canada - he doesn't do "deals" that are not highly in his favour..This ad gave him an out to stop the supposed negotiations. Canada is not relying on anyone else to move forward - we need to do that on our own and what's best for Canada. Trump is unpopular everywhere outside of the U.S. so Canada needs to steer clear of US. We can and will change our way of doing business without the U.S. Unfortunately that process will take lots of time and patience and shifting of jobs from one industry to another. I see most people in Canada on board with that plan and doing the little things like not buying US products and avoiding travel to US when possible. That all adds up to Canada becoming independent and owning our destiny. Do not expect things to change overnight - baby steps for sure. Canadians don't give up and sticking together will help us all - we don't need any in-fighting - only by working together will Canada be stronger.
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Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible work stoppage on Saturday
10Hourly wage doesn't tell the whole story. Do the math - if they are only scheduled 80 hours/month they are making $41K per year (for those with most experience). Try living in most big cities in Canada with that wage nowadays.If they were actually paid for the hours they work (at least 100 hours/month paid) that would be minimum.
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GO axes weekend trains to, from Guelph on long weekend
GuelphToday 9If you ever get a chance to travel to Japan, now they're the cream of the crop and a dream system. Great planning is to build train infrastructure same time as you build roads and then add housing and not as an afterthought.
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All area school buses cancelled today
GuelphToday 7Read the article again - schools are not closed! Buses only are not running. Still lots of learning and no wasted teaching time. Quit complaining. Weather conditions are not something that we can control so always better to be safe especially when transporting children by bus.
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Councillor who voted against plowing bike lanes wants it restored
GuelphToday 4eliminate bike lane concrete barriers only - that way bike lanes can continue to be plowed to the curb
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OPINION: Be honest, you don't think city council is worth paying for
GuelphToday 7You get who you vote for! And, without any new people interested in running, more of the same to come.
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