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Fireworks for personal use could be banned in Guelph

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Really, this is what city staff work on? Can we please not try and create better priorities? Creating solutions for problems that do not exist is expensive, wasteful and utterly ridiculous. It is no wonder people want less government involvement in our daily lives.

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Poll: Trudeau, unlike Poilievre, lacks strong support

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And how would your boy have done better in the age of COVID?

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Doug Ford confirms Ontario election to begin Wednesday

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Cannot vote for PP!

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Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to these spots Nov.

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Just a cash grab!

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Protest planned before Aug. 28 public space bylaw meeting

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Sorry but I believe public spaces need to remain public. Yes these folks need assistance, but putting up stakes where ever they please is not the answer. From what I have read about this law, it aims to allow for encampments but under some rules. Last I checked, all of us have to follow some societal rules.

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Ban on personal use/sale of fireworks in Guelph seems imminent

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Again, ridiculous that city council prioritizes this drivel. I had a dog that was terrified of fireworks. That was a problem I had to manage however I did not expect all others should have to do without due to my issue. Why is it that all are penalized due to a small number of irresponsible people and by a small number of loud opponents to whatever the issue is. The majority needs to start drowning out the minority but alas this group tends to be too busy contributing to the greater good to fight these minor fights. Unfortunately the minority are changing society to suit their needs at the expense of the rest of us.

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Council approves controversial public space use draft bylaw

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If you are so against this, then please provide a viable option that meets the needs of ALL the people of Guelph. Good for you for feeling for these people and supporting them but I think the vast majority of citizen feel the same. The difference is that I do not believe the vast majority believe it is not ok for anyone to just setup a camp site where ever they please. This is especially true of very common areas frequented by the public. It seems quite telling that there are no open ATMs downtown after banking hours.

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U of G looks to demolish historic conservatory; city wants to save it

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We in North America really have no idea about preserving our history. A building like that should have been maintained but alas it has fallen, like so many, into disrepair and now considered by some to be useless. Craftsmanship is no longer valued or respected and short sightedness prevails. A shame.

Project manager for Guelph's new library was fired; now he's suing them for $200K

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Agreed. Can Guelph not get through one project on time, on budget and without a lawsuit?

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Behind on housing targets, Guelph looks to create $2M accelerator grant

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Wow, providing more tax payer funds for developers. I am in the wrong business!

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Ban on personal use/sale of fireworks in Guelph seems imminent

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Roby Fraser, I am tired of government have to mandating common sense, We know that there liquid in a hot cup of coffee is hot. We know not to stick our fingers in electrical sockets. We know not to swallow small parts. We know matches create fire. We do not need a small group of people lobbying vote hungry politicians to mandate how we behave. Take accountability for yourself. Do not ask government to do it for you and more importantly, me!

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Council looks to defer discussing a 'renoviction’ bylaw

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Better than knee jerk reactions!

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Is it time to rethink home ownership? This U of G prof says yes

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Funny how we regularly hear about Landlord greed and defend tenants that go for months/years without paying rent and using loop holes to dodge their obligation to pay for an apartment. Yes there are some nasty Landlords but not all. My wife and I have rented suites in our homes along with other properties. Fortunately we have had great tenants that have stayed longer than expected and were very respectful. We became friends with many of them. Unfortunately though, there are too many stories of renters trashing places, not paying the agreed upon monthly amount and landlords unable to evict these people. Respect goes both ways and the current rules only favour renters. No wonder some landlords are looking to get out of the business, I am one of them.

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Permitting system for private fireworks shot down by city council

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Sarah Rosenberg's comment makes the most sense. “I truly don’t believe we should ban things due to a small percentage of people who abuse their usage. Today it’s fireworks, what’s next – candles? alcohol?”.This is typically how our governments deal with things. Time to change that.

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Downtown location ‘isn’t the best’ for CTS, says mayor

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These are two different issues. Homelessness does not always mean drug addiction and visa versa. I too am concerned about the downtown core as this is an area of business, recreation and traditionally, celebration. Unfortunately with the blatant, open use of these very harmful drugs and the problems that are associated with usage, public spaces are becoming more difficult to frequent. Public spaces are for all citizens and the needs of all citizens should be considered. I for one would like to be able to walk through the square without being harassed and i would wager many others feel the same..

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Raised crossings, bike-led traffic signals in city’s plan

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So where is the data showing there is a problem in the first place?

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U of G says it has not been fined yet for encampment setup

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I'm not sure students are in a position or have the right to make demands. No one wants to see innocents harmed or killed but making demands should not be swaying anyone to their cause.

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ICYMI: Guelph is getting a light pollution bylaw

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Such a waste of resources!

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New locations for city's automated speed enforcement cameras on Monday

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The cameras do not go after drivers!

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Guelph is getting a light pollution bylaw

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You live in a city. There will be lights! You want to see stars, drive in to the countryside.

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