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City staff flag 'major issues' in developer’s proposal for GID lands

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Wow, when I hear the word park I picture trees, wildlife, hiking and stars, not tennis courts, cricket pitches, soccer fields, ball diamonds and parking. This proposal doesn't seem to realize the climate disaster that's just around the corner. It's pretending that it will always be 1965. Parking for 300 cars? That's so 20th century. In 50 years hopefully we've moved beyond the need for cars. I'm always shocked by the limited imagination of urban planners. Surely we can embrace the benefits of the past with the innovation of the future - not just build another soulless subdivision. sigh

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

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A hospital? Think of an urban park as an enormous mental health facility for healing, connecting with nature, finding calm, acceptance and understanding. Yes we need a hospital but if you move to the GID lands will you really want sirens, noise, congestion that a hospital brings in your backyard? I smell the toxic wheels of capitalism at work in the answers from Longfield, Schreiner and Guthrie. For shame.

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U of G projects $9.7M deficit in 2025-26 budget

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Ask Alumni to not only donate, but also mobilize Alumni to lobby the Province for funding and endorse Provincial candidates who are "pro education". Student power!

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No attendee parking at Guelph Ribfest this year

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I commend the Rotary Club for this. It encourages more of us to try the bus or consider other ways to travel rather than our car. We often taxi to the River Run to avoid parking hassles especially when there's a hockey game. Yes, it's a car, but it's a shared car. That's a start. I'm also often surprised by how easy it is to walk across town, but then I am retired so I have the time :) If we had Universal Basic income I'd bet we'd have more volunteers. See we can easily make this a better world if we just shift our focus slightly. Have a great time at Ribfest Guelph.

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Former councillor, 10 others so far seeking vacant council seat

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Hey Guelph Today. Can you provide some background on the candidates? Then maybe a poll?Might be fun to compare how GT readers rate compared to who council appoints.

Seven more properties slated for heritage designation

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You make a good point Bob. Surely access to funding through a heritage conservation organization, architectural society, arts council or similar institution should be part of the designation process. Similar to funding available for

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OPINION: Guelph's small-town, small mindedness is stifling us

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In 1895-1939 Guelph had a radial railway. An ELECTRIC train service that took you to Toronto 7 times a day, 7 days a week. Ah the good old days Adam. :)

Province seeking demolition crew for historic trestle bridge

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Best advice I can give - go have a look. It's a beautiful thing. Sad to see it go. As for that vision statement about the city's obligation "to treasure & protect rivers and river corridors in recognition of the vital role to life in the city". The bicentennial is just around the corner. Do we honour our visions, or are they just words?

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Trestle bridge demolition decision 'economically short-sighted'

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It's good to go on an historic walking tour before they knock everything down. Or even just walk your neighbourhoods. You become curious about your surroundings. That's a good thing. Footbound people are still going to want to get across the river.

The Ward business owner warns community to be diligent after break-in

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Are we looking to incarcerate or rehabilitate? Once you catch a thief, then what? In addition, what is society doing to reduce crime in the first place? Or am I being naive?

White knight could save former drill hall building

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The beginnings of a Guelph 200 bicentennial legacy project? It doesn't need to be completed in 2027, it just needs to start then.

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Council gives tentative cash support to Guelph Storm’s Memorial Cup hopes

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Are we talking about the MAT money, the funds currently used to support Gather In Guelph initiatives? = https://gatheringuelph.com/tourism-funding-programs/Should the whole pot go toward one sporting event? Is this what we're talking about?

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Auto mayors unite at Guelph private meeting to tackle trade challenges

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We need cars, but we also need high speed rail, public transit, and active mobility. What we don't need are tunnels, increased speeds, more highways, and car centric urban design. If there is one thing tariffs have taught us, balance and a diversity of mobility options are imperative. Sole reliance on the automobile doesn't allow for flexibility when the industry faces a shock to the system. Doug Ford's singlemindedness and inability to see the big picture is leading Ontario head on into financial and environmental disaster. Meetings like this need to bring all transport sectors to the table, not just auto manufacturers. This is why Guelph elected Mike Schreiner.

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Tea ‘n’ Tales returns to Riverside Park for Canada Day

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Admission is free? My idea of affordin’A story you say, that fellow James Gordon?Then dear Robert Munsch with a tale before lunch?Round up a few, gather a bunch.We’re off to the park, stories galoreWe’ll hear a few, then we’ll here more!Canada Day, let’s celebrateAs our country turns 158.

Keeping The Ward weird: How a heritage conservation district designation might help

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One of the best ways to uncover and discover the ward is to walk it. Sunday July 6, August 17 or October 12. The Guelph Arts Council's Ward One Historic Walking Tour is a great place to start your heritage adventure. Curious about a building, local tale, larger than life Ward personality? This is for you. https://guelpharts.ca/programs/walking-tours. Weird AND WONDERFUL.

ICYMI: Guelph heatwave brings daily temperature not seen since

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https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/evidence/

Guelph’s Goods Exchange Weekend is back

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This always falls on U of G move-in. Can't tell student furniture from give-a-ways.

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AI author to take part in Eden Mills Writers' Festival panel

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I'm confused. How did it miss the mark? It looks to me as if it was going to shine a spotlight on the topic. What am I missing here?

ICYMI: Guelph heatwave brings daily temperature not seen since

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Since you don't believe the Canadian government, I'll try American scientists. https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/evidence/

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Tea ‘n’ Tales returns to Riverside Park for Canada Day

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Hear more sheesh.