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."

QUESTIONNAIRE: Lange Frosst for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4

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“The government has put a lot of restrictions in place for trustees. I can tell you that it is my intention to sit in on school council meetings (assuming the principal will allow me to attend) I want to know what parents are worried about what they believe is working and what isn’t working.I know some of what happens on the inside of the board because I worked in the administration building for 27 years.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Lange Frosst for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #546 – Still Dan and the Mysteries of Laura (feat. Dan Gibson and Laura McQuillen)

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It’s getting close to crunch time for the candidates in this election! This Saturday will mark one-month till Election Day, and there’s still a lot of ground to cover for candidates and voters alike. For this podcast, it’s going to be another north and south situation, and it’s another incumbent and new candidate situation too. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #546 – Still Dan and the Mysteries of Laura (feat. Dan Gibson and Laura McQuillen)” →

This Week at Council: Homes or Hamburgers at Last Council Meeting Before Election

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At the last council meeting before the election, the second-to-last for the term, there was still some controversy left to squeeze out of the proverbial apple. A question about whether or not the first two blocks of the Guelph Innovation District were clear to proceed came down to a question about the surrounding industrial uses. Additionally, there were some concerns about comes next for winter maintenance with that season just three months away. Here’s the recap… Continue reading “This Week at Council: Homes or Hamburgers at Last Council Meeting Before Election” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Jesse Guite for Ward 4 City Councillor

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“My biggest hope is simply that everyone in our community gets out to vote. Our democracy only works when your voice is heard, so please make the best decision for you, your family, and the future of our city. If you choose to place your trust in me this fall, I promise to give you everything I have. Every vote I cast, every question I ask, and every decision I make will come from a place of deep integrity.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Jesse Guite for Ward 4 City Councillor” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Mustafa Zuberi for Ward 1 City Councillor

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“If elected, I’ll show up, listen to residents and do my best to make sure people feel like they have someone at City Hall who actually cares about their concerns. At the end of the day, I’m running because I love Guelph and I want to help make sure it remains a place where it’s people can afford to live, build a career, raise a family and be proud to call home.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Mustafa Zuberi for Ward 1 City Councillor” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Danny Lui for Ward 5 City Councillor      

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“I hope residents will look at my 35-year record and ask whether I have demonstrated the judgment, care and governance experience they want in their councillor. I won’t promise that I’ll know everything or always agree with everyone. What I can promise is that I’ll show up, listen, ask questions, do my homework and make decisions based on what I believe is best for Ward 5 and Guelph.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Danny Lui for Ward 5 City Councillor      “ →

GUELPH POLITICAST #545 – Short Time/Long Time (feat. Kim Fry and Phil Allt)

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How long do you have to live in Guelph to be considered a Guelphite? As one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, there have been a lot of new people coming to town, and there’s a natural friction between them and the ones who have been in Guelph for years. So do you have to put in a lot of time as a Guelphite before you can run for council? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #545 – Short Time/Long Time (feat. Kim Fry and Phil Allt)” →

POLICE NOTES: Cash Trap Arrests, Splashpad Indecency, and Selling a Stolen Cat to Cops

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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: Cash Trap Arrests, Splashpad Indecency, and Selling a Stolen Cat to Cops” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Kim Fry for Ward 2 City Councillor

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“I believe government should be ambitious, practical, and willing to try. We don’t need a feasibility study for everything. Sometimes we need to pilot, prototype, learn, and improve. We need to ask ‘Why not now?’ rather than constantly deferring good ideas to the future. I want to be a councillor who listens, brings people together, thinks creatively, and gets things done. Guelph has enormous potential. ‘I’m running because I want to help us realize it.'” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Kim Fry for Ward 2 City Councillor” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #544 – Bees and Business (feat. Mike Barber and James Doran)

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September is half over, and the campaign is heating up. The Guelph Politicast is coming back to you with two more candidates and once again we’re mixing up the wards, two from each of the two busiest races in this year’s election. This week, we’re going to talk about being a busy bee with one candidate and then we’re going to talk about business with another. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #544 – Bees and Business (feat. Mike Barber and James Doran)” →