We’re back for a couple of meetings before the election! You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, and you can click here for the Politico preview. For the complete blow-by-blow of… More
QUESTIONNAIRE: Laura McQuillen for Ward 6 City Councillor
“I’m someone living the same every day life as a lot of you, and I think that’s exactly why I’d be good at this. I’m doing it because I care about our community and I want my kids to grow up somewhere that works for everyone, not just some of us. I’d be honoured to earn your vote and have your input the whole way through, not just once every four years.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Laura McQuillen for Ward 6 City Councillor”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Dakota Cherry for Ward 5 City Councillor
I bring the perspective of the next generation – those of us who are struggling to get started. Despite building successful careers, many young people are finding it increasingly difficult to buy homes, start families, and build the lives that previous generations could reasonably work toward. […] I’m asking Ward 5 to be the wind at the back of the next generation by giving us a chance to help shape the future that we will inevitably inherit. Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Dakota Cherry for Ward 5 City Councillor”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Troy Bridgeman for Ward 2 City Councillor
“As a journalist, I regularly hear people complaining about the amount of control our democratically-elected governments have over our lives yet they say very little about the growing control tech companies have over our lives and over our governments for that matter. If you want to protect democracy and ensure your government represents your needs and protects the interests of future generations, inform yourself and – VOTE!!!!!” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Troy Bridgeman for Ward 2 City Councillor”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Alec Purves for Ward 2 City Councillor
“The unique perspective I bring to Guelph City Council—which is currently lacking—is the lived experience of a frontline worker combined with the technical background of a financial auditor. Most council members view the city’s challenges from a high-level, corporate, or purely political lens. I live and work directly at the intersection of Guelph’s most pressing fiscal and social issues.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Alec Purves for Ward 2 City Councillor”
GUELPH POLITICAST #541 – 2 Ward Not 2 Furious (feat. Michelle Bowman and Morgan Dandie)
Normally, the most continuous race during the municipal election is Ward 2. It’s usually the one with the most number of candidates, but in this election year it will have to settle for second place. On this week’s second edition of the podcast, we’ve got two candidates running in Ward 2 and are both running for city council for the second time. Sensing a pattern? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #541 – 2 Ward Not 2 Furious (feat. Michelle Bowman and Morgan Dandie)”
POLICE NOTES: 3 Cars Taken, Fentanyl and Weapons Seized, and Searching for More Victims
There are 145,000 stories in the Royal City, and this is some of them. Looking at a week’s worth of media releases from the Guelph Police Service, there’s a lot going on in our little city crime-wise speaking, so let’s run down some of the charges, issues, and requests for information from the Guelph Police Service over the last seven days. Continue reading “POLICE NOTES: 3 Cars Taken, Fentanyl and Weapons Seized, and Searching for More Victims”
RECAP: Heritage Committee Told There Will Be No Last Minute Reprieve for Listed Properties
It was a short meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee this month at the City of Guelph, but you can’t say it wasn’t a consequential one. The committee heard about one designation, approved two other matters on the consent agenda, and then heard about the plan for the rest of the year, which, sadly, isn’t going to involve taking their foot off the gas pedal when it comes to approving as many designations as possible. Here’s the recap! Continue reading “RECAP: Heritage Committee Told There Will Be No Last Minute Reprieve for Listed Properties”
RECAP: Board of Health Hears About Progress on Drug Poisoning, Need for More Help
It was remarked at the meeting that it’s unusual that the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Board of Health to get together before Labour Day in September. But there was a lot of staff labour on display at this month’s meeting, and more than a little good news in terms of progress on beating back the opioid crisis, and the success of Public Health’s vaccination programs. In other news, there were insights from local parents and an important reminder about the kids going back to school on Tuesday. Here’s the recap! Continue reading “RECAP: Board of Health Hears About Progress on Drug Poisoning, Need for More Help”
GUELPH POLITICAST #540 – Mambo No. Ward 5 (feat. Greg Cawsey and Dakota Cherry)
This coming Monday is Labour Day, the unofficial end of the summer, and the official start of the real campaign. With everyone back to a regular routine, and in some cases heading back to school, many folks in Guelph being really paying attention for the first time. And speaking of school, we will head to the ward that’s home to the University of Guelph and talk to the ones who want to be the next representatives of Ward 5. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #540 – Mambo No. Ward 5 (feat. Greg Cawsey and Dakota Cherry)”
POLICE NOTES: Jail Break-In, Bedding Theft, and Wanted Man in a Stolen Car
There are 145,000 stories in the Royal City, and this is some of them. Looking at a week’s worth of media releases from the Guelph Police Service, there’s a lot going on in our little city crime-wise speaking, so let’s run down some of the charges, issues, and requests for information from the Guelph Police Service over the last seven days. Continue reading “POLICE NOTES: Jail Break-In, Bedding Theft, and Wanted Man in a Stolen Car”
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