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Election Day Exactly One Month Away

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It’s the final (ish) countdown starting today, exactly one month until the Municipal Election here in Guelph (and many parts of Ontario). Practically speaking, I have about one-quarter of the candidates’ responses to the Politico candidate questionnaire, and I expect that I’ll be getting many more through the week. I have one mayoral candidate podcast in the bank, but I’m still chasing the two main competitors in the race to give them their 15 (or 30 to 40) minutes. As we enter October, I hope to put the emphasis on issues reporting, and less on information gathering, so there will hopefully be a chance to generate some good discussion. But as we’re marking one month to Election Day, I thought I would post this little treat. Continue reading “Election Day Exactly One Month Away” →

City Warns of Door-to-Door Water Treatment Scammers

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It’s fall and the election is full swing, but the fall also seems to bring with it new opportunity for scammers and ne’er-do-wells looking to swindle hard working Guelphites out of a few bucks. The City of Guelph sent out a warning yesterday that the old water treatment system fraud is back in town going door-to-door in an attempt to bamboozle Royal City citizens. If you are approached, and you think there’s something fishy about the offer, they’re advising you to get in touch with Guelph Police. Continue reading “City Warns of Door-to-Door Water Treatment Scammers” →

Mayoral Debate and Candidate Meet-and-Greet at U of G

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The next big event on the Municipal Campaign trail is taking place next week on the University of Guelph campus. The Community Engagement and Global Citizenship wing of Student Life is hosting a mayoral debate and candidate meet and greet for those running in Wards 5 and 6 in the University Centre courtyard on Tuesday during the noon hour. This will be the first time the mayoral candidates will clash in the direct appeal for votes, and it will be a chance for those running in Ward 5 and 6 to get together prior to their separate October 3 Chamber of Commerce debates at City Hall. Continue reading “Mayoral Debate and Candidate Meet-and-Greet at U of G” →

Dates for Chamber Debates Set

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Along with signs and canvassing, one of the sure indications that you’re in the middle of an election season is the announcement of debates. As per usual, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a series of debates for all the candidates from the various wards and the mayor races. In addition, the University of Guelph will be hosting its own electoral debate/get-together at the end of the month. Below find the details of the upcoming announced debates. Continue reading “Dates for Chamber Debates Set” →

VIDEO – Guthrie Official Launches Campaign with Barbeque

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The last time Cam Guthrie called all his supporters together for a campaign event, it was a blizzard-y day in January to announce his intention to run to become Mayor of Guelph. On this Thursday evening in September though, the weather was better, but the crowd wasn’t any less enthusiastic nine months later about supporting their man Guthrie in his bid. With camera in hand, I went to Guthrie’s official opening of his new campaign HQ on Wyndham St. S. and talked to some of the people who were there to celebrate the occasion, what their issues were and why they’re supporting Guelph. Both of the main contenders have officially launched their campaign now, so it’s a race to Election Day now, everyone. Watch the video below. Continue reading “VIDEO – Guthrie Official Launches Campaign with Barbeque” →

The Guelph Ballot for the 2014 Municipal Election

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As compared to evenst in Toronto, it was a fairly quiet final day to add one’s name to the ballot for next month’s municipal election. But as of 2 pm today, the ballot is set, and for better or worse, this is the slate of candidates for all positions – mayor, city councillor, and school board trustee. Here’s the final ballot for the election in all positions: Continue reading “The Guelph Ballot for the 2014 Municipal Election” →

Familiar Names Join Local Races in Final Hours

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Friday at 1:59 pm was literally the last minute someone in the City of Guelph could submit their papers for election, and while it’s been a very busy couple of days at the clerk’s office, the final countdown seemed to come and go with only a couple of people racing to beat the clock. And they were some actual big names too, at least if you’re following local politics. A couple of former provincial candidates, a former city councillor and an alternative transit advocate have all joined the ranks of the ready, willing and able for Guelph 2014. Continue reading “Familiar Names Join Local Races in Final Hours” →

City Hall Reporter Wants to Become the Reported

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All those years of reporting and blogging about local issues and the business of City Hall apparently gave former Guelph Mercury journalist Scott Tracey a kind of Stockholm syndrome. Or maybe he’s just now of the opinion that if he can’t beat them, join them. Or, the more likely, he’s being driven by a sense of civic pride and commitment. Regardless of the reason why, Tracey is throwing his hat into the ring for this fall’s municipal election running in the very busy Ward 4 race. Continue reading “City Hall Reporter Wants to Become the Reported” →

PRESS RELEASE – City and Urbacon Settle Out of Court for Over $6.5 Million

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If you’re running for re-election to city council this is probably both good news and bad news. Good news because with the announcement of a settlement marks the end of what can liberally be called a debacle for the City of Guelph; but on the other hand it puts the issue right back on the front page as it were. Continue reading “PRESS RELEASE – City and Urbacon Settle Out of Court for Over $6.5 Million” →