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GUELPH POLITICAST #62 – Bradley Breedon, Substitute Politico

Published on Dec 30, 2016Apr 8, 2017 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

In my time using my Twitter account to cover local political events and council meetings live, I have been the one posting words next to the Twitter handle with my name and my picture. By necessity, that all changed this past November when the 2017 budget process unfolded on consecutive Wednesdays. I needed someone to step in and fill the void, and a desperate call out out to Guelph Redditors delivered me the man who kept Politico in the game. His name is Bradley Breedon, and he is the guest on this week’s Guelph Politicast. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #62 – Bradley Breedon, Substitute Politico” →

The Politico Calendar for January 2017

Published on Dec 28, 2016Aug 29, 2017 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

This Sunday is the start of a new year, so why not start 2017 by trying something new? Like attending one of the plethora of Guelph political and cultural events that are being put on through the month of January… Continue reading “The Politico Calendar for January 2017” →

75 Dublin: They Hate It. They Really, Really Hate it

Published on Dec 27, 2016Apr 15, 2017 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

If the way to measure a good decision is to make sure nobody’s happy with it, city council did a heckuva job last month when they passed the bylaw allowing for the construction of a four-storey condo tower on Catholic Hill. The bad news? All parties have a recourse for their dissatisfaction. We’re off to the Ontario Municipal Board, folks! Continue reading “75 Dublin: They Hate It. They Really, Really Hate it” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #61 – Randalin Ellery, Guelph and Wellington Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty

Published on Dec 23, 2016Apr 8, 2017 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

A couple of years ago, I dedicated a December episode of the Guelph Politicast to the Guelph Food Bank. It seemed wise, and it still does, to dedicate some time at this point in the year to remembering that no matter how lucky we are, there’s always someone less lucky. The thought occurred to me again this Christmas season, and that’s where we get this episode of the Guelph Politicast, remembering Guelphites in need. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #61 – Randalin Ellery, Guelph and Wellington Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty” →

Council and Committee-of-the-Whole Schedule for 2017

Published on Dec 21, 2016Apr 15, 2017 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

This week saw the last council meeting of the year, and the beginning of an extended break. Do you miss it yet? Well, if you’re looking to mark your calendar for all the council meetings in 2017, you need look no further than below… Continue reading “Council and Committee-of-the-Whole Schedule for 2017” →

Changes Coming to Politico in 2017

Published on Dec 20, 2016Apr 15, 2017 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

It’s been quite a year for Guelph Politico! Thank you to everyone that engages with the site be it monetarily, through support and sharing on social media, or by sampling making Politico you’re destination for political news in the City of Guelph. 2016 was a tremendous year, tremendously busy and tremendously accomplished, but as the holiday break begins, I’m also taking this time to announce some changes for Guelph Politico in the new year. Check them out and let me know what you think. Continue reading “Changes Coming to Politico in 2017” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for December 19, 2016

Published on Dec 19, 2016Sep 1, 2017 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

Just one more meeting tonight before council breaks for the year. You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, and you can click here to read Politico’s preview of tonight’s meeting. For the complete blow-by-blow of tonight’s council meeting, you can follow me on Twitter, or follow along below via Storify. Continue reading “LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for December 19, 2016” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #60 – Mike Spicer, Guelph Transit General Manager

Published on Dec 16, 2016Apr 8, 2017 by Adam A. Donaldson1 Comment

One-hour holiday service, no peak service in the summer, the cancellation of Free Ride Fridays with the Storm without notice, no service expansion for 2017, the firing of manager Phil Meagher, no restoration of 2015 service… This was not a good year for transit in Guelph, and probably not the plate you want set for you when you sit down at the desk as Guelph Transit’s new General Manager. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #60 – Mike Spicer, Guelph Transit General Manager” →

MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for December 1-15, 2016

Published on Dec 15, 2016Sep 3, 2018 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

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 December 1-15, 2016” →