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VIDEOS: Hundreds Support Gordon Motion, Outside and In City Hall

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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?!?!

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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

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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” →

This Week in Press Releases – September 12-16, 2016

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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 – September 12-16, 2016” →

First Week of Safe Semester (Mostly) an Improvement Over Last

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The Guelph Police Service has released the statistics from the first weekend of this year’s Safe Semester program. By and large they show an improvement over last, but some of you just can’t stop yourselves from parking where you shouldn’t, or peeing where you shouldn’t. Continue reading “First Week of Safe Semester (Mostly) an Improvement Over Last” →

Three Local Political Events; One Big Night

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If you’re looking for something to do on Wednesday September 28, then you’re in luck! You will have your pick of three major political events in the Guelph area to check out. Continue reading “Three Local Political Events; One Big Night” →

Do You Miss a Daily Newspaper? Tell This Lady About It

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Hard to believe, but it’s been going on nearly a year now that Guelph has gone without a local paper. The Guelph Mercury-Tribune, Guelph Today, myself, and a few others have tried to fill the void of the old Guelph Mercury, but can anything really replace that hole left behind by a local daily newspaper, and how are we all coping with that? Well, I now know at least one lady who would like an answer to that, and she’d like your feedback as well. Continue reading “Do You Miss a Daily Newspaper? Tell This Lady About It” →

Citizens Brainstorm the Path to Good Growth in Guelph

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On Thursday night, a group of about 50 people took part in the Good Growth Guelph town hall at City Hall. The event, which was really more a working group, drew many different types of people including activists, teachers, architects, developers, various business people and a even couple of city councillors. The intent: to collaborate on the ways and types of growth they want to see in the Royal City before a council meeting at the end of the month on the subject, and before public comment is due at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs by the end of October. Continue reading “Citizens Brainstorm the Path to Good Growth in Guelph” →

Back to School Tips – Renting, Transit and Safe Semester

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It’s Back to School time here in Guelph and other places, but for the Royal City there are a couple of important changes to make note of, and some new rules to keep in mind as we start the real new year, post-Labour Day. Continue reading “Back to School Tips – Renting, Transit and Safe Semester” →