Month: Aug 2022

Hope and Healing at the Commemoration of Overdose Awareness Day

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“International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.” That’s what the day is officially about, but it means something different to everyone who’s experienced loss caused by the drug crisis. All those experiences were marked today in a packed event in St. George’s Square. Continue reading “Hope and Healing at the Commemoration of Overdose Awareness Day” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #337 – An Election Preview!

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While there will be council business to discuss in a couple of weeks, the main thrust of local political issues lately can be summed up in one word: “Election.” The municipal election takes place here, and in municipalities across Ontario, on October 24. Nominations closed nearly two weeks ago, so the ballots are set, and all that’s left is the vetting, which begins with this week’s episode of this podcast. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #337 – An Election Preview!” →

Labour Day Picnic Back, In-Person, This Coming Weekend

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Like a lot of events this summer, the Labour Day Picnic in Riverside Park is making a comeback. The event held by the Guelph & District Labour Council has cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 and replaced with a Labour Day parade, but this Monday it’s hot dogs and samosas and solidarity in-person just like old times, and probably with a lot of political talk as well. Continue reading “Labour Day Picnic Back, In-Person, This Coming Weekend” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Hesham Genidy, Ward 5 Councillor

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“I plan to live here for a long time, and for this reason, I feel compelled to serve my community and put my vision and experience in civic duties to use. I believe that I can bring a refreshing comparative aspect to what might otherwise seem standard or basic. I see that Guelph has the potential to become an even more wonderful city than it currently is.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Hesham Genidy, Ward 5 Councillor” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Denese Renaud, Ward 5 Councillor

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“I feel that we are in a tax and spend mentality at Council with some Coucillors and think we need a change. We need to emphasize on the needs of the city and its residents and not just the wants of some.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Denese Renaud, Ward 5 Councillor” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Hitesh Jagad, Ward 4 Councillor

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“I will continue to advocate for more green sustainable growth, ensuring overall well being of Ward 4 residents and making sure how the tax dollars are spent in the City budget while funding the projects. I am local entrepreneur & community builder. Being elected by Ward 4 residence & representing them would be a privilege.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Hitesh Jagad, Ward 4 Councillor” →

U of G Students Move In This Weekend, and Safe Semester Begins!

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You know fall is close when the students return to the University of Guelph. This weekend, it might be best for you to avoid this particular stretch of Gordon Street because over 5,000 students will be moving in to their dorms, and the U of G admin has some notes for them and the greater Guelph community. Meanwhile, the City of Guelph is looking to next weekend, and the start of the annual Safe Semester program. Continue reading “U of G Students Move In This Weekend, and Safe Semester Begins!” →

CITY PAGES: Fall Rec Programs, Bridge EA, and Help For Pets in Need

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The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…? Continue reading “CITY PAGES: Fall Rec Programs, Bridge EA, and Help For Pets in Need” →

POLICE NOTES: Window Smashing, Shoplifting Spree, and Big Drug Bust

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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: Window Smashing, Shoplifting Spree, and Big Drug Bust” →

Fixing Speedvale Will Be Phased Going Forward, City Release

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Speedvale Avenue is a pretty important street in Guelph, and it needs a lot of work. But infrastructure costs a lot of money these days, and we were going to need a lot of money to start fixing that road even before the added inflationary pressures. The solution? Take it a piece at a time. That’s the word anyway coming from the City of Guelph’s most recent announcement on the subject. Continue reading “Fixing Speedvale Will Be Phased Going Forward, City Release” →