Author: Adam A. Donaldson

When he’s not the main/only contributor to Guelph Politico, Adam A. Donaldson also contributes to GuelphToday.com as their city hall columnist and co-hosts a political and current affairs show on CFRU 93.3 fm called “Open Sources Guelph" as well as the movie review show "End Credits."

MEETING PREVIEW: Accessibility Advisory Committee for June 20, 2023

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For their June meeting, the Accessibility Advisory Committee is going to be revisting some of the things that have been recurring themes in the first part of 2023, so that means a discussion about parking downtown, parks and recreation, and complete streets. And if you’re thinking that all those things have a transportation element to them, you’re right, which is why we’re going to be talking about transit too! Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Accessibility Advisory Committee for June 20, 2023” →

MEETING PREVIEW: Guelph Public Library Board for June 19, 2023

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This month’s meeting of the Guelph Public Library Board of Directors is the beneficiary of perfect timing. It had to be moved to accommodate the schedule of some members, and as fate would have it, the new meeting date is just over 12 hours before the groundbreaking on the Baker Street Redevelopment, which includes the new library building. That business, plus so much more, will be discussed at this last meeting before summer break. Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Guelph Public Library Board for June 19, 2023” →

City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the Meeting on June 27?

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It’s the end of June, and this agenda certainly feels like it’s the last day of classes before summer vacation. Granted, there are still a bunch of meetings coming in July, but you’re looking for something new and exciting on this agenda, it appears that all you have is the stuff already talked about at Committee of the Whole. Can we find new controversy to exploit, or will this meeting be brief? Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the Meeting on June 27?” →

MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for June 1-15, 2023

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Every month, Guelph Politico posts the latest inspection results from the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit inspection of local restaurants, hotels, cafes, grocery stores and other businesses that handle food. We call it “Mangez!”, and this column highlights the latest inspections done by WDGPH, and the results they’ve posted. Continue reading “MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for June 1-15, 2023” →

RECAP: TAC Looks to September with Fare Capping Plans and Mobility Expansion

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Before rising for summer vacation, the Transit Advisory Committee had to take care of some business that will affect Guelph Transit’s September plans. A big part of that is the implementation of new fare capping strategy, and that promotional campaign will roll out over the next couple of months. There will also be a couple of new route tweaks this September, and beyond that, expanded mobility service. Check out the recap below. Continue reading “RECAP: TAC Looks to September with Fare Capping Plans and Mobility Expansion” →

RECAP: Police Board Hears About Crime Stoppers, Noisy Cars and Annual Reports

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This June meeting of the Guelph Police Services Board came with some special appearances. First, a representatives from the local Crime Stoppers offered their annual update, which was fitting because the Service itself had some annual reports of their own. But the day belonged to a small group of community delegates who were deeply concerned about noisy cars driving around Guelph. More on that in a minute because here’s the recap. Continue reading “RECAP: Police Board Hears About Crime Stoppers, Noisy Cars and Annual Reports” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meetings for June 14, 2023

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Tonight, it’s a rare council meeting triple-header! You can click here for the amended agenda (for the GMHI meeting) from City Hall, and you can click here for the Politico preview. For the complete blow-by-blow of today’s council meeting, you can follow along on Twitter, or follow the tweets below. You can also watch the City’s own live-stream of the meeting here. Continue reading “LIVE BLOG: City Council Meetings for June 14, 2023” →

RECAP: Social Services Committee Hears ECE Recruitment Needs and How Housing Stresses Ontario Works

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The June meeting of the Social Services Committee at Wellington County covered all the bases, and some bases that aren’t typically covered at these meetings. The pressures on housing in the region are having a pronounced effect on the bottom line, and they’re also having an effect on the people using Ontario Works. In other news, the committee supported a call endorse new federal legislation to help people with disabilities, and the plight of hiring ECEs in this climate was discussed. Continue reading “RECAP: Social Services Committee Hears ECE Recruitment Needs and How Housing Stresses Ontario Works” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #377 – The Many Faces of Mike

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You may know Mike Ashkewe. You might have read his insightful columns at the Guelph Mercury Tribune, or you might have heard him on the radio talking about video games and pop culture, or you might have seen him serve as vice-chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, or you may have run into him when he was volunteering at Chalmers downtown. But do you really know Mike Ashkewe? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #377 – The Many Faces of Mike” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for June 13, 2023

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This meeting is all in the planning. You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, and you can click here for the Politico preview. For the complete blow-by-blow of today’s council meeting, you can follow along on Twitter, or follow the tweets below. You can also watch the City’s own live-stream of the meeting here. Continue reading “LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for June 13, 2023” →