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OPINION: The daytime shelter debacle was always going to end like this

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I couldn't agree more with you, Adam. How short-sighted that some people don't want a drop-in so close to St. George's Square. Now, instead of hanging out at Royal City Mission, Guelph's homeless will be hanging out in the Library, in the Quebec Street Mall, and all around the fountain in the square. Instead of trained and diligent staff from the Mission being out on the street all day keeping things peaceful and tidy, there will be no one. In short, without the Mission being open, Downtown Guelph will be even less welcoming than usual! Didn't anybody at City Hall think about that? I guess they were too busy thinking about how they could waste more tax dollars on redundant speed limit signs, and bicycle traffic lights, and ......

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Guelph’s planned daytime shelter scrapped due to construction delays

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When the RFP went out, Royal City Mission (RCM) met all the criteria but one; it was on St. George's Square. It had just spent approximately $100,000 putting in the showers, the laundry, and the handicapped washroom. It had years of experience, dedicated staff members, and an extensive array of willing volunteers (of which I am one). Stepping Stone (with the best of intentions) actually had almost none of the criteria except the preferred location away from St. George's Square. They had admirable plans, but did not have the goods in place. City Hall ignored the reality and experience of RCM, and awarded the RFP based on promises to Stepping Stone. This botch job is just another example of how politicians value empty promises more than proven performance.

The Bench secures a home to make hot meals

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Royal City Mission proves its value yet once again!! City Councill take note!!

Stu and Kim Lang donate $51 million to U of G school of business

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What a great example the Langs are setting for other wealthy Canadians!!

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City to move ahead with demolition, commemoration of historic bridge

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I have to agree with Councillor Caton to accommodate pedestrians in the new Macdonell Street Bridge. 3.3 million is a significant sum that could be put to better use.

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OPINION: Still too many questions about the daytime shelter drama

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I agree, Adam. Too many questions! Let's start by comparing the Mission Statements of the two organizations, both good but which one relates to a day-time drop-in?Stepping Stone: "To end chronic homelessness in Guelph-Wellington by providing housing-focused support to individuals.”Royal City Mission: " "We're a community of people working together to make the invisible visible in Guelph.--Building a safe, welcoming space where needs (physical, spiritual, emotional, relational) are met, and community develops."Why would the City award a contract to Stepping Stone (as accomplished as it is) when it does not have the physical structure, the staffing/volunteer structure, or even the mission statement for the endeavour, when Royal City Mission has all of the above?The City clearly doesn't understand the complexity of operating a day-time shelter, and now it is funding Stepping Stone to engage in one of the greatest dangers facing service agencies, namely "mission drift!"

Council approves $247M plan to reduce city emissions

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I can't believe the taxes we are paying on a simple, 1000 square foot bungalow in this city, but we are talking about spending a quarter billion to make a miniscule difference on the world's climate impact! More urban forests would offset much of our carbon load with minimal costs. Before City Council starts spending almost $100 million on electric buses, I hope each councillor reads this analysis of electric buses in Toronto: https://stevemunro.ca/2025/07/16/the-troubled-state-of-ttc-green-buses/

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Council was right to underline urgency of renoviction bylaw

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Northern Ireland did not exist during the Great War.

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Guelph might have to wait a little longer for a renoviction bylaw

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The renoviction bylaw should not be necessary if the province toughened up the N13 requirements and procedure. Municipalities should not add staff and costs to do a job that is actually in the mandate of the province.

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City to search for archaeological artifacts at Exhibition Park

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Replacing that playground is a good example of why our taxes are so high in Guelph. I am paying $6000 a year on a simple 1000 sq. ft. bungalow!! The play structure at Exhibition Park in Guelph was opened around June 2015 after a cost of $235,000. This playground structure may need maintenance but not replacement! Time for Council to put the brakes on staff's ambition to use up as much of their budgets as possible! I think the test question for anyone who wants to be the new Mayor of Guelph: Can you put the brakes on staff's ambitions!

VIDEO: As retail theft soars, some businesses are eyeing drastic measures

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Costco, ----- with their membership card to get in and with their receipt verification to get out ---- experiences significantly less theft (and overall inventory shrinkage) than most other retailers, according to consistent statements from the company and industry comparisons.

Two pieces of artwork costing $500K in raised funds proposed for new library

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For perspective, John McCrae statue at the Guelph Civic Museum was $300,000, from start to finish and was fully funded through donations from over 200 individuals, businesses, organizations (including a major contribution from the Rotary Club of Guelph), and community supporters.

MUST READ: Humane society warns community to keep cats indoors

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When I read about Professor, a one-year-old cat in the care of the Guelph Humane Society since late January after being struck by a vehicle and that she will undergo a leg amputation surgery once she is strong enough, I decided that GHS is being irresponsible with its resources, and I will never be donating again to them. GHS should have put poor Professor out of its misery, and used its resources for animals that are healthy, and will not present prospective owners with ongoing vet bills!

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City plans new traffic lights, pedestrian crossovers and more

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It seems odd that the Premier does not want bicycle lanes but the province is demanding that there be bicycle traffic controls at certain intersections. Bicycles are vehicles that are controlled by the existing legislation. All vehicles must obey traffice lights. Why do we need a separate set for one particular type of vehicle $$$$$

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Community organizaiton seeking clothing donations for upcoming fundraiser

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I appreciate the good-hearted intent of this initiative, but how is it not a duplication of the efforts of established free clothing markets like HOPE House, and the Clothing Closet?