It’s Sunday, it’s minus 18 degrees before the wind chill, but at least the sun is shining. Despite that, over 50 people are standing at the corner of Gordon Street and College Avenue demanding that the University of Guelph divest the $38 million portion of its endowment that’s invested in fossil fuel companies like Exxon-Mobil and Suncor. Continue reading “Divestment Debate Comes to a Head at Board of Governors Meeting Tomorrow”
Guelph’s Next Top Cop is going to be a distinguished and accomplished member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Gordon F. Cobey will report for duty on March 1 as the new Chief of the Guelph Police Service. Continue reading “Guelph Police to Hail Cobey as the New Chief”
Ward 2 Councillors Rodrigo Goller and James Gordon held the first of at least three scheduled town halls they’re planning for 2019 on Saturday, and decided to take a new approach to community input. Continue reading “Ward 2 Councillors Take New Approach for Town Hall”
Around 60 people huddled outside the constituency office of MP Lloyd Longfield Friday to demand that all levels of government take more action on climate change, and promising that they’re not going anywhere until it happens. Continue reading “VIDEOS: Local Climate Warriors Renew Call for Action on Saving the Planet”
Eager to stay on top of the Baker Street redevelopment project? The City is asking for your feedback once again with two “drop-in” workshops to be held on January 15. Continue reading “You’re Invited to Another Baker District Workshop”
A power outage affected dozens of commercial and residential customers in downtown Guelph after it struck on Friday morning.
The electoral reform hopes of the nation were disappointed yesterday when the results of the British Columbia referendum were announced, and the status quo was overwhelming endorsed by the electorate. Continue reading “B.C. Says “No” to Electoral Reform in Third Referendum”
Guelphites like it when they make the news, but finishing eighth out of 10 as one of Canada’s worst cities for hate crimes is probably not something we’re going commemorate with pride. Continue reading “Guelph Makes the Top 10… Cities for Hate Crimes”
Before last night’s meeting, city council met as a striking committee to appoint members of the public to fill vacancies on various boards and committees, and to appoint themselves to the same. The complete list is below: Continue reading “Complete List of Council and Public Appointments to Boards, Agencies, and Committees”
Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie met with Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford on Monday, where they talked jobs, affordable housing and transportation. What they did not talk about though, was the latest controversy involving Bill 66. Continue reading “Guthrie Meets with Ford, But They Didn’t Discuss You Know What”
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