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.… More
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”
MEETING PREVIEW: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting for September 3, 2026
Back from summer vacation, it’s time to talk heritage with the Heritage Advisory Committee. On this agenda, there is a new proposed designation, a major project inside a new heritage conservation district looking for approval, and a proposal for a partial demolition/partial preservation. In other news, if you were hoping that Queen’s Park might take some pity on our poor heritage planners in this last quarter of 2026, you will be disappointed. Here’s the preview! Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting for September 3, 2026”
MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for September 2, 2026
In the midst of the municipal election campaign, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health is returning to their great, big conference table at Public Health’s Chancellor’s Way office. On the September agenda, we’re talking about student health, drinking water protection, the drug poisoning crisis, and the health impacts of poverty. Just a light month. Here’s the preview… Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for September 2, 2026”
GUELPH POLITICAST #539 – The Incumbent and the Insurgent (feat. Rodrigo Goller and Kevin Bowman)
The nominations are closed, the campaigning has begun, the signs are going up, and it’s not even Labour Day weekend yet! Time marches on, and so does this podcast, which this week will feature two more people running for Guelph city council, one is an incumbent looking for support to sit for another term, and the other is an insurgent hoping to replace one incumbent in his ward around the horseshoe! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #539 – The Incumbent and the Insurgent (feat. Rodrigo Goller and Kevin Bowman)”
Caron Lays Out Affordability Plan in First Event of the Campaign
It’s been a few days since nominations for the 2026 election closed, so where are all the political events? On Tuesday night, mayoral candidate Leanne Caron held a virtual town hall to discuss what is undoubtedly the biggest issue of the campaign, which is affordability. Nearly 40 people took part to hear what the current Ward 5 councillor intends to do on the issue if she’s elected mayor in October, and if you want to learn more follow the play-by-play below! Continue reading “Caron Lays Out Affordability Plan in First Event of the Campaign”
Billings Out, Richardson In, and Six Want to be Mayor in 2025 Election
By the time nominations closed at 2 pm on Friday, there were nearly 50 Guelphites who had made the leap to run for either mayor or city councillor. Continue reading “Billings Out, Richardson In, and Six Want to be Mayor in 2025 Election”
POLICE NOTES: Assault at Store, Motorcycle Taken, and Speeding on Watson
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: Assault at Store, Motorcycle Taken, and Speeding on Watson”
GUELPH POLITICAST #538 – Election Season Begins (feat. Troy Bridgeman)
Nominations for the 2026 municipal election close this Friday, and you know what that means: Things get serious! With the finalized list of candidates for mayor, city council, and all the school boards in place you will start to see the campaign really begin and that means signs, and that also means press coverage. Are you ready to hear from the candidates, because you will hear from two today! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #538 – Election Season Begins (feat. Troy Bridgeman)”
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