“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… More
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”
RECAP: Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Housing and Affordability at Realtors’ Debate
It was beautiful fall morning outside the Italian Canadian Club, but inside everyone had their serious faces on as Guelph’s mayoral candidates faced off for the third time this election. Because this debate was hosted by the OnePoint Association of Realtors, the focus was on housing, housing costs, and affordability, and the five mayoral candidates in attendance had some different ideas about what they can do, and they even sometimes agreed. Check out the recap below… Continue reading “RECAP: Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Housing and Affordability at Realtors’ Debate”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Martha MacNeil for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 1, 5
“I am passionate about public education, learning, student well-being, and a school system where everyone belongs and can find their own passion and pathway. I am deeply committed to the role and look forward to continuing the work striving towards our goals. I am approachable and truly care about the people who make up our educational community. I encourage folks to reach out to me to ask any questions and learn more about who I am and what is important to me.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Martha MacNeil for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 1, 5”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Shane Coulis for Ward 6 City Councillor
“I have extensive experience in analyzing budgets and creating cost savings through continuous improvement activities. Within my role, I ensure governance, transparency, and ethical practices are followed for every decision made, all of which are available for transparency purposes by business owners and external auditors. I intend to use these same skills that I have learned over the last 25 years for effective leadership and building public trust.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Shane Coulis for Ward 6 City Councillor”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Luke Devos for Ward 6 City Councillor
“My commitment to residents at the door has been to be a responsive voice. When constituents email me with a question or concern, I will respond, and I do my best to help in any way I can. I want to focus on the basics, get them right, and earn people’s trust by following through. Ward 6 deserves a councillor who treats every taxpayer dollar the way they’d treat their own household budget, and that’s exactly the kind of representative I intend to be.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Luke Devos for Ward 6 City Councillor”
GUELPH POLITICAST #548 – Finally, the Quatro! (feat. Jesse Guite and Derek McCaughan)
If you’ve been following this project for the last month or so, you might have noticed a big whole in the coverage: Where is Ward 4? The west end has one of the races with the smallest number of candidates, especially compared to Wards 2 and 5. In 2022, one Ward 4 candidate ran on the slogan “Ignored no more” so in that spirit, we finally head to The Quatro! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #548 – Finally, the Quatro! (feat. Jesse Guite and Derek McCaughan)”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Jon Christennsen for Ward 5 City Councillor
“I’d rather lose a vote telling you what something costs than win it by pretending it’s free. I’ll stick to what council actually controls. I won’t promise a zero tax increase, and instead of saying “efficiencies” I’ve shown you exactly where I’d start looking. […] Ward 5 is where I grew up. Every school I went to is in this ward, and so was my first job. I’m out knocking on doors most evenings. If you want to argue about any of this, leave the porch light on.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Jon Christennsen for Ward 5 City Councillor”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Rajee Sinha for Guelph Mayor
“When I moved to Guelph in 2003, I fell in love immediately. The city, the people and atmosphere was amazing, I am lots of friends here. Both my children were born in Guelph and I am still raising them in Guelph. Guelph has grown tremendously and lots of things have been happening in a good way and making the city better. I see Guelph as leading city in the world in terms of affordability, safety, great services.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Rajee Sinha for Guelph Mayor”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Vikki Dupuis for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee
“The trustee role is one of governance. Education is provincially mandated, and there are many parameters to the Education Act that must be followed, but as trustees we establish our system’s mission statement and governing values. This governance is at the municipal level, and as elected officials we are accountable to our community regardless of the makeup of your family.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Vikki Dupuis for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Holly Sabara for Wellington Catholic School Board Trustee
“Catholic education is strongest when relationships between families, schools, and parishes are strong. I have lived those relationships for many years, and I am committed to strengthening them as trustee. My approach is grounded in experience, in faith, and in a deep belief that Wellington Catholic is a system worth supporting and protecting. I would be honoured to serve our community and to help ensure that Catholic education in Guelph remains vibrant, faithful, and future focused.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Holly Sabara for Wellington Catholic School Board Trustee”
