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Guelph's 12 automated speed cameras to be shut off Friday

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Don't speed & you don't get a ticket. Don't run red lights & you don't get a ticket. It's that easy.

- Beth L

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

Can he even win as many seats as Kim Campbell?

- Beth L

Looks like Guelph has a Conservative Party candidate for next federal election

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Regardless of the level of government, actually LIVING in the jurisdiction a candidate seeks to represent should be a legal requirement

- Beth L

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

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Holding fire works displays created by professionals in a safe secure environment make sense to me. They should be a special community event not a random nuisance in the neighborhood.

- Beth L

Major east side development approved after decades of discussion

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Just a reminder: all the city can do is make land available for use. Unless a company choses to build a store in a certain location there is nothing the city can do.

- Beth L

Guelph Liberal candidate takes leave of absence from city council

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Which part of the "unpaid leave of absence" does she collect pay for??? Just asking.I agree she should resign but facts matter

- Beth L

Guelph Food Bank usage surges, prompting warehouse renovation

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Tell me again why Rob Ford was re-elected to slash social support programs which are PROVINCIAL responsibilities? It's shameful in a province so rich we can't seem to find the compassion to fund programs to help with housing crisis & addiction treatment which could help alleviate the need for the Food Bank. Instead we're paying twice for a study to build a tunnel under the 401 rather than fix Highway 7 to KW and Highway 6 through Morriston.

- Beth L

ICYMI: GuelphToday poll shows Liberals in lead locally

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I believe public opinion poll results should be subject to a publication ban for the final week of a campaign. There's a risk polls don't just report opinion but shape it (some people like to be on the winning team or just go with the flow) Even worse, I think they can discourage voting (it's already decided so my one vote won't matter.). I get candidates and campaigns have strategic reasons to keep polling; I just don't think they're helpful for the electorate.

- Beth L

MP O’Rourke to host townhall on Wednesday

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I emailed her and received a personal telephone call on a Saturday morning to discuss my concern.

- Beth L

94-unit stacked townhouse development proposed for Rickson/Kortright area

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WHY can't builders work within existing guidelines ??? Every proposal seems to want variances. WHY can't they build according to the existing regulations???

- Beth L

Student housing proposal sees no opposition at public meeting

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764 Beds but only 191 parking places? So we expect only 25% of the students will have vehicles? That's not reasonable. I support the development in principal but I'm worried there will be long term parking issues. It's already difficult to find parking on Janefield when visiting family at Wellington Park Senior's residence. Perhaps reducing the parking to 40% occupancy would be more realistic?

- Beth L

Expanded student housing at former hotel site heads to public meeting

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The only issue I have is the reduced parking. It's already difficult to find parking on Janefield

- Beth L

One in 10 local automated tickets challenged in court

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I got caught at the same location doing 41 on a Sunday morning. Lesson learned.

- Beth L

Finally! Shovels in the ground at new Guelph high school

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This school should be named in honour of the late Martha Rogers, a former director of education for the Upper Grand District School Board who dedicated her life to students, who earned the respect of her colleagues, and gave back to her community as a Rotarian. Martha Rogers CVI.

- Beth L

Guelph cop finally accepts 'full responsibility' for assaulting teen

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Policing is about respect and trust. If he really "accepts full responsibility" for his criminal behaviour on the job, he would resign because he would understand the people of Guelph cannot trust or respect him.

- Beth L

One man's journey to review every pizza place in Guelph

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With all the various challenges facing Guelph like housing, a shortage of family doctors, parking downtown, traffic, road conditions & transit to name a few, WHY is Pizza a story???

- Beth L

Reflections on the Guthrie years (so far)

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I never doubted Cam's motives.But Guelph Transit is still a mess and not a realistic option to travel in Guelph.Driving is crazy. Silvercreek is a nightmare. I no longer use any of those businesses because of the stupid bike barriers. Speedvale is closed yet again.Property taxes are out of control. I don't consider his tenure as Mayor to have been a success

- Beth L

Arkell bike lady receives 89 letters of support as issue heads to city hall

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I agree she deserves an award. Perhaps a "Woman of Distinction" committee member is reading this?

- Beth L

Free bus rides for high school students, seniors proposed

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Thank you. 930 to 230 makes more sense to me but your concept is fantastic

- Beth L

Councillor Dan Gibson considering run for mayor

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You live in Whitby? Comment on your local politics not mine

- Beth L