Tag: 2022 Municipal Election

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Vikki Dupuis for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee

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“I have said many times that education can ‘level the playing field’ for kids, and not just in terms of learning. Education can offer experiences, opportunities and educators who can change the course of a child’s life. The impact of an education ripples throughout a person’s entire life. As a trustee I have had a voice in the governance of those opportunities and experiences, and I foster my calling to serve and support children.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Vikki Dupuis for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Marino Gazzola for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee

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“I have always had a passion for education and an even stronger passion for Catholic education, and I want to continue to ensure the viability and strength of Catholic education.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Marino Gazzola for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee” →

Pressure Over Posts Prompts Mac to Leave Ward 1 Race

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Someone once said, “The internet is forever,” and that truism is top of mind for many potential election candidates at all levels of government. Not for the first time in the annals of political campaign – but perhaps for the first time in the context of a Guelph municipal election – a candidate has pulled their name from consideration even though, in this case, they’ll still be technically on the ballot. Continue reading “Pressure Over Posts Prompts Mac to Leave Ward 1 Race” →

Trustee Candidate Wants to Name Guelph School for Author Munsch

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When you’ve sold more than 80 million copies of your book, have a Juno, a membership in the Order of Canada, and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, you should probably have a school named after you in the town you’ve called home for nearly 50 years. This is the case being made by Kyle Reaburn, a candidate running for one of the two trustee seats for Wards 2, 3, and 4 on the Upper Grand District School Board. Continue reading “Trustee Candidate Wants to Name Guelph School for Author Munsch” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Chetna Robinson, Ward 6 Councillor

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“I adore Guelph! It is such a charming city and I want to make sure that we don’t grow into a cookie cutter suburb. Ward 6 has seen explosive growth which means the next few years will be critical in making sure we have the infrastructure to keep our quality of life.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Chetna Robinson, Ward 6 Councillor” →

Labour Celebrates Work and Politics at First In-Person Picnic Since 2019

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The hot dogs were grilled, the music was folksy, and the political takes were hot. Maybe it was just the thrill of having a Labour Day picnic again after two forced delays during the pandemic, but the crowds were bigger than usual for the annual event put on by the Guelph & District Labour Council. It also could have been the politics, as local unions are gearing up for a labour fights on a couple of fronts. Continue reading “Labour Celebrates Work and Politics at First In-Person Picnic Since 2019” →

City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the September 14 Meeting?

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It feels like we just got back to council business, and now it’s going back on break! In this second of two meetings for this September, it will be a pretty laid back agenda for the most part, recognizing staff members’ accomplishments, and then we’re talking about wasteful future, which will hopefully result in less waste. Enjoy the council chambers while you can because we won’t be back till November! Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the September 14 Meeting?” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #337 – An Election Preview!

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While there will be council business to discuss in a couple of weeks, the main thrust of local political issues lately can be summed up in one word: “Election.” The municipal election takes place here, and in municipalities across Ontario, on October 24. Nominations closed nearly two weeks ago, so the ballots are set, and all that’s left is the vetting, which begins with this week’s episode of this podcast. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #337 – An Election Preview!” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Hesham Genidy, Ward 5 Councillor

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“I plan to live here for a long time, and for this reason, I feel compelled to serve my community and put my vision and experience in civic duties to use. I believe that I can bring a refreshing comparative aspect to what might otherwise seem standard or basic. I see that Guelph has the potential to become an even more wonderful city than it currently is.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Hesham Genidy, Ward 5 Councillor” →