A year ago this coming Friday, the people of Wheatley, Ontario, part of the municipality of Chatham-Kent in the south west corner of the province, were just sitting there minding their own business around diner time when – BOOM! – two downtown buildings blew up. It feels like we don’t talk enough about how a small town in Ontario exploded last summer, so for our second of two repeats, let’s talk about it again. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #Repeat – Wheatley’s Still There”
Move In Day at the University of Guelph is on the Labour Day long weekend, which is only a little over a week away now. Two questions have been in the mind as we approach September: Will there be enough room for all the students looking for a spot in residence, and what will the COVID-19 protect rules be for everyone on campus? We now definitely know the answer to that second question. Continue reading “U of G Only “Strongly Encourages” Masks and Vaxes for the Fall Semester”
“Most of the people I’ve spoken to have been shocked to learn the UGDSB’s operating budget was over $430,000,000. I believe it’s so important for more of us to have this awareness and to know the trustees and the process by which the budget is developed and programs are funded.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Paul Nichols for Ward 1/5 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
“I saw the pandemic’s effects on student mental health and achievement and knew that I had to step up to help students. As the husband of a teacher, and a concerned citizen, I need to help move the school board towards better supports for our students in the UGDSB. There were many issues that had to take the backseat during the pandemic; some of these grew worse and now we have to address bigger challenges to student and school life.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Kyle Reaburn for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
“I love Guelph and wish to continue playing a role in improving life here for all.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Phil Allt, Ward 3 Councillor”
Seth has left his mark all around Guelph. The award-winning artist and graphic novelist has his art displayed outside the Bookshelf, in the sculpture garden at the Art Gallery of Guelph, and now on the wall along the Trans Canada Trail behind the Matrix Building next to the river. Members of the Guelph Hiking Trail Club, the Matrix’s board, and the artist himself officially unveiled the new piece on Monday. Continue reading “New Seth Mural Revealed as Enhancement of Trans Canada Trail”
“I’d welcome the opportunity to continue serving the residents of Guelph once again because the vital effort governing and guiding the city that I began eight years ago is not yet finished.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mark MacKinnon, Ward 6 Councillor”
“My ear to the ground is hearing that citizens are worried about the impacts of growth, such as affordability, traffic, water, climate change, community safety, etc. The current council is making progress on these issues, but there is much more to be done to ensure our post-CoVID city reaches its full potential.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Leanne Caron, Ward 5 Councillor”
“Over the last four years I have enjoyed connecting with my constituents over coffee, on the phone, via email or at in-person or virtual town-halls, to understand your thoughts and priorities on all important issues coming to Guelph City Council. If I am re-elected, I will continue to provide accessible and accountable leadership in our Ward.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Rodrigo Goller, Ward 2 Councillor”
“Since moving to Guelph, I have run into a variety of issues like missing sidewalks, unsafe trail crossings, poor cycling infrastructure, dangerous driving and more. As a seasoned project manager, I am a problem solver and I really enjoy helping people.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Erin Caton, Ward 1 Councillor”
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