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Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
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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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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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Friday rally seeks city action to preserve former Kortright Waterfowl Park
GuelphToday 1Great 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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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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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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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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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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‘Where’s my money?’ Investors speak out after Reid's Heritage Properties bankruptcy
GuelphToday 6Where is Scott Reid in all this? What does he have to say? Would have been nice to get his take about ripping off so many people and leaving people almost destitute who trusted him but I'm sure his lawyer has told him not to comment as the RCMP are/were investigating with forensic accountants trying to follow the money trail. I'd rather get my money back first and then they can put him in the slammer. Perhaps wishful thinking though.
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Proposed development across from city hall loses some height
GuelphToday 3Plural for the word storey are storeys (UK, CAN) and stories (US). Not sure what you're referring to?
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City declares significant weather event – no on-street parking
GuelphToday 1Bah humbug
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Warnings first? Mayor wants review of automated speed camera process
GuelphToday 3Yes US is 20 MPH (which is 32 KPH). Speed cameras are also used significantly in the US especially in school zones BUT tickets are not typically issued unless 10 MPH over with no shortage of tickets being issued for going 10+mph - that speed is 16 KPH over. I would have no problem with issuing tickets for anyone going over 9 KPH. I was issued a ticket for going 12 KPH over in an area that I frequent and I was surprised as I drive through those areas what feels like a crawl with bicycles, escooters and ebikes passing by me regularly. The City should share what speed triggers a ticket as I don't think most people would intentionally drive faster if they know as it feels miniscule. I do notice I keep my eye on my speedometer too much in those zones which is really distracted driving and not safe. I do know how much revenue the City is collecting with the speed cameras and if this continues I would like the city to negotiate a better deal with the vendor given the increase in cameras.
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With 6 days left, Salvation Army short 56% of Christmas Kettle Campaign goal
GuelphToday 2Just tried to donate - completed all the information and received a message from Canada Helps saying there is a glitch so it couldn't be processed. Frustrating I'd like to help and donate to SA but unable.
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VIDEO: Australia has banned kids from social media — should we do the same?
2Seems like a good idea to limit social media for the young age group however, social media is a problem for many adults too. Hard for parents to parent social media use of their children when they themselves have a problem. Many adults are on social media too much and then subject to scams, etc. Parents need to adjust their own behaviours first before limiting their children. Nothing can be legislated or forced but reducing social media use would be a good idea for most on our own..
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A whole lot more can go in your recycling bin, starting today
GuelphToday 1City of Guelph Waste Wizard: https://guelph.ca/living/environment/garbage-and-recycling/?_escaped_fragment_=rc-cpage%3Dwizard_material_list&wpv_view_count=92393-CATTRdc2388b07fd9cb261342841006bd63de#!rc-cpage=wizard_searchAlso available as an app: Guelph Waste
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‘Where’s my money?’ Investors speak out after Reid's Heritage Properties bankruptcy
GuelphToday 1He was from Toronto - same family?
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A whole lot more can go in your recycling bin, starting today
GuelphTodayWhat Goes in the Grey Bin (2026)Hygiene & Personal Care: Diapers, sanitary products, wet wipes, cotton swabs, and dental floss.Household Items: Plastic toys, dryer lint, vacuum bags, and incandescent light bulbs.Kitchen Residuals: Ceramic dishes, drinking glasses, and broken glass (carefully wrapped).Textiles: Soiled rags or fabric scraps not suitable for donation.Non-Recyclable Plastics: Compostable plastics (like "bio-plastic" cutlery or bags that are not BPI-certified) must go in the grey bin as they do not break down in the green bin system.
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A whole lot more can go in your recycling bin, starting today
GuelphTodayWhat has MOVED to the Blue Bin Do not put the following in your grey bin starting in 2026, as they are now accepted for recycling: All Packaging: All rigid and flexible plastic packaging, including chip bags, candy wrappers, and cereal liners.Single-Use Items: Plastic cutlery, straws, coffee pods, and hot/cold beverage cups.Tubes: Toothpaste, deodorant, and hand cream tubes.Foam: Styrofoam meat trays, egg cartons, and packing peanuts.Aerosols: Empty aerosol cans for food or personal care (e.g., cooking spray, hairspray).
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Dixon's spirits takes home 16 medals from international competition
GuelphToday 1Yes, and where to buy them in Guelph or provide a link to their website would be helpful.
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