October is here, and that means it’s time for Thanksgiving, and Halloween, and yes, the Municipal Election! And there’s other stuff too, which you can see on the Politico calendar below. Continue reading “The Politico Calendar for October 2018”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mike Foley for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee
Mike Foley aims to be a new voice on the Upper Grand District School Board as one of two representatives for Wards 2, 3, and 4. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mike Foley for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Dorothe Fair for Ward 2 Councillor
Dorothe Fair is one of five challengers trying to succeed Andy Van Hellemond (or perhaps replace James Gordon) on city council. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Dorothe Fair for Ward 2 Councillor”
MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for September 16-30, 2018
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 September 16-30, 2018”
VIDEO: Watch the First Full Mayor’s Debate Between Guthrie and Mlynarz
A lot of you have been looking for a way to watch Wednesday’s mayoral debate at the Italian Canadian Club, and the fate’s have answered… Continue reading “VIDEO: Watch the First Full Mayor’s Debate Between Guthrie and Mlynarz”
Ford Meeting With Xinyi Executives Behind Closed Doors?
It was just over a week ago that Premier Doug Ford misplaced a rebuke against Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner for turning down the opportunity to host a Chinese glass plant in a riding he doesn’t represent. But now allegations have been made that Ford is meeting with Xinyi behind closed doors in order to find a way to get the glass plant built after all. Continue reading “Ford Meeting With Xinyi Executives Behind Closed Doors?”
RECAP: Guthrie and Mlynarz Face Off in First Mayoral Debate
Guelph’s two mayoral candidates debated for the first time at the Italian Canadian Club tonight in an event hosted by the Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice. What did they say on the issues? Who got in their licks? Wast there any controversy? Check out Guelph Politico’s recap below. Continue reading “RECAP: Guthrie and Mlynarz Face Off in First Mayoral Debate”
GUELPH POLITICAST #138 – Arthur Kerrey, Professional Graffiti Artist
Is graffiti an art form in its own right, or is it a nuisance, a sign of urban decay and increased crime? Depends on who you ask. For some people graffiti is gang-related, or done by hooligans that deface public property because they can. To others though it’s about frustrated artists looking for a canvas, and then they grow up to become successful artists. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #138 – Arthur Kerrey, Professional Graffiti Artist”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mark Gernon for Ward 1 Councillor
Mark Gernon is one of six challengers vying for the two Ward 1 seats against the two incumbents. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mark Gernon for Ward 1 Councillor”
Burcher Withdraws From Ward 6 Race Though Still on the Ballot
In what’s been something of a trend this election, Council Candidate Lise Burcher has said that though she’s still on the ballot, she’s technically not in the running for one of Ward 6’s two council seats in next month’s municipal election. Continue reading “Burcher Withdraws From Ward 6 Race Though Still on the Ballot”
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