An ongoing segment here on the Politicast involves taking a closer look at development issues, and this week’s timely entry of the series will look at the under-appreciated cousin of NIMBYism, YIMBYism! NIMBY, or “Not in MY Backyard,” dates back to the 80s, and has become a controversial term when it comes to growth in Ontario’s cities, but one group in Waterloo Region is now trying to turn the tables. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #210 – On Development Part III: Why Not YIMBY?”
No matter your political leanings, this isn’t news that you would wish on your political enemy. Councillor Mark MacKinnon of Ward 6 has announced that his wife Karen McLarney has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, and though he anticipates no immediate impact to his council duties, he is asking for help to cover expenses as his wife undergoes treatment. Continue reading “Councillor’s Wife Fighting Cancer Diagnosis”
Twice-monthly, Guelph Politico posts the latest inspection results from the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit inspection of local restaurants, hotels, cafes, grocery stores and other businesses that handle food. We call it “Mangez!”, and this column highlights the latest inspections done by WDGPH, and the results they’ve posted. Continue reading “MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for February 1-15, 2020”
Any hope that the University of Guelph can now move past the allegations that got track coach Dave Scott-Thomas fired at the end of 2019 went poof last weekend after the Globe and Mail published an indepth interview with Scott-Thomas’ accuser from 2016. Over the last week, both the U of G and the City of Guelph have scrambled to show they are Continue reading “Scott-Thomas Allegations Continue to Reverberate at U of G, and the City”
Though there’s really only one item on the agenda, it’s still going to be a busy night for council as the fate of Guelph’s leash free dog parks will be decided. Will the parks be saved, or will City staff be forced to go back to the drawing board? Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the February 24 Meeting?”
Although it was occasionally interrupted by the loud chants of people demonstrating in favour of the hereditary chiefs on the Wet’suwet’an territory, most people enjoyed a spirited and timely conversation between Guelph’s political leaders from all three levels of government. Below, watch or recap what Lloyd Longfield, Mike Schreiner, and Cam Guthrie had to say about climate change and taking climate action at a town hall led and moderated by high school students. Continue reading “RECAP: Raised Hopes and Raised Voices at Climate Town Hall”
After weeks of separate, rotating one-day strike actions, Ontario’s four teachers’ unions are now combining their efforts for a one-day, province-wide walkout that will affect all schools – elementary, high, Catholic and French – and about two million students in total. For the first time in over 20 years, schools in Ontario will be empty because of labour action by teachers. Continue reading “Teachers Across Ontario Co-ordinating Province-Wide One Day Strike”
The Local Planning and Appeals Tribunal’s (LPAT) has given the go ahead for James Dick Construction Ltd. (JDCL) to proceed with the the extraction of stone and gravel at a 39-hectare property just south of Rockwood. Eight years after it first came up in the public consciousness, the so-called “Hidden Quarry” has the greenlight to open for business. Continue reading “Hidden Quarry Gets Approval from LPAT After Long Legal Fight”
What goes on inside the head of Guelph’s mayor? When did he start to becoming interested in politics? What influenced him along the way? What considerations does he take into account as he makes decisions? If you’ve ever wondered about these, or similar questions, then this is going to be a podcast you’re going to want to press play on! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #209 – Inside the Mind of Cam Guthrie”
Over 70 people joined local labour organizers to mark the death last month of a 62-year-old security guard at Guelph Central Station. After leaving a wreath and tying green ribbons outside the station in memorial to Mario Ruffolo, City of Guelph labour leaders told the crowd that Ruffolo’s death is a reminder that more needs to be done for workers, and that more needs to be done for people suffering from mental illness. Continue reading “Big Turnout for a Memorial to Fallen Security Guard”
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