Every week, the City of Guelph and other groups send out notices to announce new events, imperatives, and information that you need to know. Here is this week in press releases. Continue reading “This Week in Press Releases – January 8-12, 2018”
Category: News
Guelph Labour Activists Help Stand Up to Tim Hortons “Bullies”
It was a rainy night in Guelph. Cold too. So getting some two dozen protestors out at dinner time to wave flags and hoist signs to support workers who earn minimum wage was going to be a challenge, but not a challenge that Guelphites weren’t willing to overcome. Continue reading “Guelph Labour Activists Help Stand Up to Tim Hortons “Bullies””
A Contentious Town Hall About a New Library with People that Want a New Library
This evening, things got heated – but not as heated as they were at the afternoon session apparently – at a town hall about the business case for a new main branch of the Guelph Public Library. The two meetings today were meant to update the public about the pending developments for the construction of the new main branch, but it frequently descended into an inquisition as to whether or not the City and Library are being open and transparent enough about the process. Continue reading “A Contentious Town Hall About a New Library with People that Want a New Library”
Gordon Invites Guelphites to Make the LEAP
The new year is the perfect time to start new commitments, and try new things, and Ward 2 City Councillor James Gordon seems to be taking that to heart by starting a Guelph branch of LEAP, and he hopes you will join him. Continue reading “Gordon Invites Guelphites to Make the LEAP”
Remember: The Election Doesn’t Really Start for a Few More Months
It was a cold and snowy day on January 2, 2014 when then Councillor Cam Guthrie announced his intention to ask voters for a promotion to mayor. For Mayor Guthrie, and all other people considering a run in the 2018 Municipal Election, be advised that nominations don’t open until conditions are a little better for an outdoor announcement. Continue reading “Remember: The Election Doesn’t Really Start for a Few More Months”
This Week in Press Releases – December 18-22, 2017
Every week, the City of Guelph and other groups send out notices to announce new events, imperatives, and information that you need to know. Here is this week in press releases. Continue reading “This Week in Press Releases – December 18-22, 2017”
The Alectra Merger: How’s it Going Elsewhere?
On Wednesday, Guelph City Council will meet to discuss whether or not to merge Guelph Hydro with Alectra Utilities, a publicly-owned conglomerate of several Ontario local distribution companies. We know what’s in it for Guelph if they sign on to the deal, but what about Alectra itself? How is their expansion project going thus far? Continue reading “The Alectra Merger: How’s it Going Elsewhere?”
#GuelphBudget: Messages from the Message Board
Throughout the entire budget process we’ve heard council ask questions, and staff suggesting that these questions might be better answered, or resolved, on the budget message board. So let’s take a look at what’s been talked about on the message board as we look forward to Tuesday’s passage of the Tax-Supported Operating Budget. Continue reading “#GuelphBudget: Messages from the Message Board”
Guelph Going to (Legal) Pot Too Next Summer
In a surprise move, it seems that Guelph has been called off the waiting list and is getting its own legal cannabis store when legalization goes into effect next summer. Smoke ’em if you got ’em. Or rather, smoke ’em when you can get them in July. Continue reading “Guelph Going to (Legal) Pot Too Next Summer”
Greyhound Cancelling Trips Between Guelph and Kitchener
Bad news for local commuters travelling between K-W and Guelph, especially if you take the Greyhound. Starting on December 10, the bus line will be running fewer trips between the Royal City and Kitchener, merging mid-day and night schedules due to low ridership. Continue reading “Greyhound Cancelling Trips Between Guelph and Kitchener”
