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."

GUELPH POLITICAST #192 – World Mental Health Day at Guelph City Hall

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson1 Comment

Over 4,000 people take their own life every year. That’s an average of 10 per day, and 90 per cent of those people are living with a mental health issue of illness. For one suicide death, there are five people hospitalized with a self-inflicted injury, another 25 to 30 attempts, and 7 to 10 people who are left behind affected by suicide loss. It seems like this a huge problem that we never really talk about, doesn’t it? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #192 – World Mental Health Day at Guelph City Hall” →

RECAP: The Seven Male Candidates Face Off at the Basilica

Published on by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

In what have been the most wild debate night in Guelph yet for this election cycle, the seven male candidates faced off in the basement of the Basilica of Our Lady in what could only be described a lively chat over questions submitted by the audience. Did abortion come up? You better believe it did. Twice. Check out the tweet-by-tweet recap below. Continue reading “RECAP: The Seven Male Candidates Face Off at the Basilica” →

High School Teachers the Next to Threaten Job Action

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson2 Comments

It was just over a week ago that educational support workers with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) reached a new deal and cancelled a pending strike with just a few hours to spare. If you thought it would mean peace in the schools from here on out, think again, because now the high school teachers of the province are making rumblings. Continue reading “High School Teachers the Next to Threaten Job Action” →

City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the October 23 Meeting?

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson1 Comment

The 2020 Budget season starts with the revelation of the Capital Budget, and 10-year Capital Forecast. On Wednesday October 23, council will hear the presentation from staff, and then they will hear from the people. So what does the capital financial picture look like for 2020 and beyond? Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the October 23 Meeting?” →

Dyck and Klevering Make Pre-Advanced Polls Pitch on OSG

Published on by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

It was another round of back-to-back interviews this past Thursday on Open Sources Guelph. Our guests this week were two well-known voices who appeared on the show before, one is the Green Party’s Steve Dyck, and the other is independent candidate Kornelis Klevering. What did they have to say before the advanced polls open? Continue reading “Dyck and Klevering Make Pre-Advanced Polls Pitch on OSG” →

City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the October 21 Meeting?

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson1 Comment

In an odd third Monday meeting that also takes place on the night of the Federal Election, council will talk about the state or our real estate. Are we getting the most bang for our real estate buck? That’s one big question, but another one will be posed: should the City pursue a new project that will combine many resources in the same physical location? Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the October 21 Meeting?” →

Wilson Street, and the Parkade, Will Re-Open By the End of the Month

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson1 Comment

Downtown Guelph is just a weeks away from getting more parking spaces. After months of construction efforts, and years of waiting, the new Market Parkade on Wilson Street will official open on October 26 with festivities fit for the whole family, along with the reveal of  some City-sanctioned artwork. Continue reading “Wilson Street, and the Parkade, Will Re-Open By the End of the Month” →

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS POLITICAST – Dr. Lesley Barron, Liberal Party

Published on by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

The history of Wellington-Halton Hills as a riding, is the history of Michael Chong. The riding was created in 2004, which was Chong’s first electoral victory, and he has been victorious ever since. Is it possible that a Liberal could come up now, and unseat a well-liked, and well-known member of the opposition party in a non-change election? Continue reading “WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS POLITICAST – Dr. Lesley Barron, Liberal Party” →

Concerns About Access Follow Guelph Chamber Debate

Published on by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

When it comes to local campaign, the major event of any race is the debate hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. But the Chamber is under fire from a couple of different corners after this past Wednesday’s debate, from accusations of not allowing access, to being undemocratic, to not being able to watch the debate live on Rogers. Continue reading “Concerns About Access Follow Guelph Chamber Debate” →

RECAP: Muslim Society Asks Some New Questions in Another Local Debate

Published on by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

On Thursday night, four of the Federal candidates met at the Muslim Society of Guelph to be asked some questions they’ve been asked before, but also be asked some brand new questions, as well as queries on some previously undiscussed topics. An environmental bill of rights, Bill 21 in Quebec, provincial relations, and so much more was asked and answered by the candidates, and you can read the full blow-by-blow below. Continue reading “RECAP: Muslim Society Asks Some New Questions in Another Local Debate” →