CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Christine Billings for Ward 4 Councillor

After a four-year hiatus, Christine Billings returned to council as one of two new representatives for Ward 4, and now she’s asking for four more. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Christine Billings for Ward 4 Councillor” →

MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for September 1-15, 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 1-15, 2018” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Martha MacNeil for Ward 1/5 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee

Martha MacNeil is one of two incumbents to represent Wards 1 and 5 on the Upper Grand District School Board. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Martha MacNeil for Ward 1/5 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Raquel Beitz for Ward 6/Puslinch Upper Grand District School Board Trustee

Raquel Beitz hopes to take the one seat representing Ward 6 and Puslinch on the Upper Grand District School Board from the present incumbent. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Raquel Beitz for Ward 6/Puslinch Upper Grand District School Board Trustee” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Bill Krusky for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee

Bill Krusky is one of two challengers to the slate of incumbents for the next Wellington Catholic District School Board. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Bill Krusky for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee” →

Better Ballot Hopes to Promote Better Behaviour in Fall Campaign

Minutes before the final City Council meeting before the Municipal Election, a group of Guelph citizens gathered to encourage candidates and voters alike to be on their best behaviour and avoid the harassment, and the perpetuation of harassment, while on the campaign trail for the next several weeks. Continue reading “Better Ballot Hopes to Promote Better Behaviour in Fall Campaign” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for September 11, 2018

With last night’s meeting adjourning just after midnight, council reconvenes to finish its last agenda before the election. You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, you can click here for the Politico preview, and you can click here to recap Monday’s portion of the meeting. For the complete blow-by-blow of tonight’s council meeting, you can follow me on Twitter, or follow the tweets below. Continue reading “LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for September 11, 2018” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for September 10, 2018

Big developments, new heritage properties, and affordable housing join the bylaw suspension proposal on tonight’s council meeting agenda, the last one before the election. You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, and you can click here for the Politico preview. For the complete blow-by-blow of tonight’s council meeting, you can follow me on Twitter, or follow the tweets below. Continue reading “LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for September 10, 2018” →