The Majority Opinion Seems to be Against 75 Dublin Development

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At council Monday night there will be a final decision about the proposed apartment building to be constructed at 75 Dublin St. N. The process has been very controversial with the speed at which it’s been done, the effect on the heritage landscape, and the placement immediately next to Central School all being considerations. Public reaction seems negative for the most part, but there are three groups in particular that might tip the balance against the development’s approval. Continue reading “The Majority Opinion Seems to be Against 75 Dublin Development” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #57 – Ted Pritchard, Fair Tax Campaign

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Condo living is a growing market in Guelph, and that wasn’t just a high-rise joke. With Places to Grow breathing down our neck, the demand on the Royal City is to get higher and tighter, so the issues of condos should be of particular concern, and Ted Pritchard tries to make that case every year at budget time as he reminds council that not all homeowners in Guelph, it seems, are created equal. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #57 – Ted Pritchard, Fair Tax Campaign” →

City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the November 28 Meeting?

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This coming Monday, council will be back in session with decisions on two of the most important issues of the fall, the City’s reaction to the Nestle renewal for their Permit to Take Water and the development of the old tennis courts at 75 Dublin St N. What way will this all shake out? Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the November 28 Meeting?” →

Burlington Transit Director Spicer New Guelph Transit Manager

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Despite the fact that the firing of Guelph Transit General Manager Phil Meagher has yet to be explained, the City of Guelph is proceeding into the future with the announcement today that they’ve hired a bran new general manager. Mike Spicer, fresh from being the Director of Burlington Transit, has come aboard Transit Services in the Royal City to lead our system through difficult times. Continue reading “Burlington Transit Director Spicer New Guelph Transit Manager” →

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

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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 November 1-15, 2016” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for November 16, 2016

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Tonight’s #GuelphBudget meeting will deal with the budget items shared between the City and other levels of government, boards, and organizations. 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 November 16, 2016” →

School Kids Star in Video Protest Against 75 Dublin Development

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Perhaps taking inspiration from the young kids that came out for protecting local water resources at Committee-of-the-Whole last week, neighbours against the proposed apartment development at 75 Dublin Street North have made a video featuring Central Public School students who are not eager to learn and play in the shadow of a five-story building. Continue reading “School Kids Star in Video Protest Against 75 Dublin Development” →

LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for November 14, 2016

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It’s time for the monthly planning meeting at city council, and with much of the focus this time of year on budget matters, this might be a short one. 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 November 14, 2016” →