The 2026 municipal election is coming to a close. Can you believe it? Don’t worry though because this podcast is still chugging along with new interviews with council candidates and this week, we’ve got a… More
QUESTIONNAIRE: Kyle Reaburn for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 6 and Township of Puslinch
“As a parent and community member I want to see my son receive the best education possible to help set him up for success. I am driven to work with system partners to improve education and to create a board that is responsive to student needs while working within the nature of the trustee role.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Kyle Reaburn for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 6 and Township of Puslinch”
GUELPH POLITICAST #551 – We Got Ward 5 On It (feat. Michael Agueci and Xandine Arnott)
If you’re listening to this on Saturday it’s the first day of advanced voting in this municipal election. Congratulations, you made it! But the work isn’t done yet, we’ve still got a lot of interviews lined up for the next few weeks and on today’s edition, we go back to Ward 5. In the aftermath of Homecoming, what at the expectations for these candidates now? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #551 – We Got Ward 5 On It (feat. Michael Agueci and Xandine Arnott)”
POLICE NOTES: Search for Suspects Includes Homecoming Assault, Pepper Sprayer, and Motorcycle Speedster
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: Search for Suspects Includes Homecoming Assault, Pepper Sprayer, and Motorcycle Speedster”
RECAP: Ward 2 Candidates Trade Ideas Instead of Barbs
Compared to the more rowdy mayoral debate the day before, Thursday’s gathering of the Ward 2 candidates was almost too nice. Eight of the nine people running for these two seats showed up at Royal City Mission to find a lot of agreement and to cheerfully exchange ideas about matters of affordability, planning and protecting equity seeking groups in the city, but there was occasionally some room for disagreement. Check out video and the recap below… Continue reading “RECAP: Ward 2 Candidates Trade Ideas Instead of Barbs”
RECAP: The Knives Came Out at Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate
In one of the last big events for Guelph’s mayoral candidates before voting begins this weekend, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce hosted their usual election debate. This one got spicy with one of the candidates taking up the attack on the other, only to get blocked by a third, but for the most part, the potential future mayors were tested on their ideas for supporting local businesses and tackling the housing and affordability crises. Let’s get into the recap or you can watch the video! Continue reading “RECAP: The Knives Came Out at Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate”
GUELPH POLITICAST #550 – Ward 1 Not Done (feat. Marcel Dion Lambert and Mustafa Zuberi)
In the east end, change is in the air. Well, change has always been in the air because the east end is always changing. Ward 1 isn’t the busiest race in this year’s municipal election, but it is *one* of the busiest and has attracted candidates with a diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences who are all eager to tackle the challenges facing the east end, and the whole city. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #550 – Ward 1 Not Done (feat. Marcel Dion Lambert and Mustafa Zuberi)”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Michelle Bowman for Ward 2 City Councillor
“Representatives on the left and right of the growing political divide can reach consensus. I recognize building consensus will not be easy or sometimes possible, but it happened on council this term and among candidates in this election. Reversing the widening us-versus-them trajectory is worth the effort – Diversity and consensus result in better solutions.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Michelle Bowman for Ward 2 City Councillor”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Morgan Dandie for Ward 2 City Councillor
“I have spent the last seven years preparing to be a full time city councillor. Over this past term, in addition to attending most city council meetings in person, I attended many advisory committee meetings, with special interest in the Joint Committee for Land Ambulance and Social Services. I am deeply connected and involved in the community. Providing service to the people at the level of government closest to their day-to-day life is something I know I will do well.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Morgan Dandie for Ward 2 City Councillor”
GUELPH POLITICAST #549 – Incumbentocracy! (feat. Michele Richardson and Linda Busuttil)
This is a change election. Can we all agree on that? With the mayor’s office changing over, and five vacant council seats waiting for new people to fill them, the pressure of this campaign might be most keenly felt by the people already around the horseshoe. Today, we have the last two incumbents we haven’t interviewed yet, so are they the change you’re seeking? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #549 – Incumbentocracy! (feat. Michele Richardson and Linda Busuttil)”
POLICE NOTES: Homecoming Most Wanted, Scam Reminder, and Massive Copper Heist
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: Homecoming Most Wanted, Scam Reminder, and Massive Copper Heist”
