This week, the Grand River Métis Council are marking Louis Riel Day and the 200th anniversary of their flag by raising the blue and white over city halls around the region. Continue reading “Métis Nation Flag Raised in Guelph and Across the Region”
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The Puslinch Mayor Says What?
Guelph City Council will be discussing the Nestle Water renewal of its Permit to Take Water on Monday at a special meeting of Committee-of-the-Whole. When the matter was discussed at the end of September, council asked anyone who might be in favour of the renewal to make their wishes known. Be careful what you wish for. Continue reading “The Puslinch Mayor Says What?”
Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
This is certainly a busy fall season for political events, and the next several weeks are no exception, so if you’ve got money on your mind, put the following dates into your calendar. Continue reading “Important Upcoming Meeting Dates”
VIDEO: Enthusiastic Crowd Demonstrates Against Planned Right to Life Memorial
For a last minute protest on a Friday before a long weekend, the rally against the so-called Garden of Grace at the Basilica of Our Lady brought out a number of very enthusiastic people of all genders concerned about the placement of a blatantly political monument on the grounds of Guelph’s biggest tourist attraction. Continue reading “VIDEO: Enthusiastic Crowd Demonstrates Against Planned Right to Life Memorial”
Creepy Clown Phenomenon Hitting Guelph Now?
From Texas, to Philadelphia to New England to Western New York, the creepy clown phenomenon is a thing, and it seems to be spreading, even to the campus of the University of Guelph. Continue reading “Creepy Clown Phenomenon Hitting Guelph Now?”
City Sets Meeting Time for Exclusive Discussion on Water-Taking
Following council’s unanimous decision last week to discuss a motion to come out against further water-taking in the area as a political body at November’s Committee-of-the-Whole, Mayor Cam Guthrie has upped the ante by announcing a special meeting to be exclusively about the issue. Continue reading “City Sets Meeting Time for Exclusive Discussion on Water-Taking”
Horwath Hears Concerns About Local Water Taking
On the third floor of 10 Carden Street this afternoon, Guelph’s water advocates continued the push to protect area aquifers from water bottlers by meeting with Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath. For Horwath, the goal of the closed door meeting was to work with community members to draft a “broad water strategy” as opposed to a “knee jerk reaction.” Continue reading “Horwath Hears Concerns About Local Water Taking”
VIDEOS: Hundreds Support Gordon Motion, Outside and In City Hall
It was standing room only at city council last night as council debated a motion by Ward 2 Councillor James Gordon asking his fellow councillors on taking a stand against Nestle and their continued water taking at their Aberfoyle bottling plant. Now city council is often compared to a carnival, but there was no denying the carnival atmosphere prior to the meeting as hundreds of people gathered in front of City Hall to sing, speak and make noise, all to push council to support Gordon and his motion. Continue reading “VIDEOS: Hundreds Support Gordon Motion, Outside and In City Hall”
Make Guelph Great Again?!?!
Here in Canada, we like to look at the Presidential Election circus south of the border with a degree of smug self-satisfaction, but you never know, maybe people in Canada like what Trump’s standing for, whatever it is. Some of them, may even go to the University of Guelph. Continue reading “Make Guelph Great Again?!?!”
Celebrate the Freedom of the City Parade this Saturday
The Canadian Forces 11th Field Regiment has a storied history in the Royal City, 150 years of history to be precise. Yes, the regiment turns 150 years old this year, and this calls for a parade and an open house. This Saturday! Continue reading “Celebrate the Freedom of the City Parade this Saturday”
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