Tag: 2026 Municipal Election

QUESTIONNAIRE: Dakota Cherry for Ward 5 City Councillor

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I bring the perspective of the next generation – those of us who are struggling to get started. Despite building successful careers, many young people are finding it increasingly difficult to buy homes, start families, and build the lives that previous generations could reasonably work toward. […] I’m asking Ward 5 to be the wind at the back of the next generation by giving us a chance to help shape the future that we will inevitably inherit. Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Dakota Cherry for Ward 5 City Councillor” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Troy Bridgeman for Ward 2 City Councillor

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“As a journalist, I regularly hear people complaining about the amount of control our democratically-elected governments have over our lives yet they say very little about the growing control tech companies have over our lives and over our governments for that matter. If you want to protect democracy and ensure your government represents your needs and protects the interests of future generations, inform yourself and – VOTE!!!!!” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Troy Bridgeman for Ward 2 City Councillor” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Alec Purves for Ward 2 City Councillor

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“The unique perspective I bring to Guelph City Council—which is currently lacking—is the lived experience of a frontline worker combined with the technical background of a financial auditor. Most council members view the city’s challenges from a high-level, corporate, or purely political lens. I live and work directly at the intersection of Guelph’s most pressing fiscal and social issues.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Alec Purves for Ward 2 City Councillor” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #541 – 2 Ward Not 2 Furious (feat. Michelle Bowman and Morgan Dandie)

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Normally, the most continuous race during the municipal election is Ward 2. It’s usually the one with the most number of candidates, but in this election year it will have to settle for second place. On this week’s second edition of the podcast, we’ve got two candidates running in Ward 2 and are both running for city council for the second time. Sensing a pattern? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #541 – 2 Ward Not 2 Furious (feat. Michelle Bowman and Morgan Dandie)” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #540 – Mambo No. Ward 5 (feat. Greg Cawsey and Dakota Cherry)

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This coming Monday is Labour Day, the unofficial end of the summer, and the official start of the real campaign. With everyone back to a regular routine, and in some cases heading back to school, many folks in Guelph being really paying attention for the first time. And speaking of school, we will head to the ward that’s home to the University of Guelph and talk to the ones who want to be the next representatives of Ward 5. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #540 – Mambo No. Ward 5 (feat. Greg Cawsey and Dakota Cherry)” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #539 – The Incumbent and the Insurgent (feat. Rodrigo Goller and Kevin Bowman)

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The nominations are closed, the campaigning has begun, the signs are going up, and it’s not even Labour Day weekend yet! Time marches on, and so does this podcast, which this week will feature two more people running for Guelph city council, one is an incumbent looking for support to sit for another term, and the other is an insurgent hoping to replace one incumbent in his ward around the horseshoe! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #539 – The Incumbent and the Insurgent (feat. Rodrigo Goller and Kevin Bowman)” →

Caron Lays Out Affordability Plan in First Event of the Campaign

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It’s been a few days since nominations for the 2026 election closed, so where are all the political events? On Tuesday night, mayoral candidate Leanne Caron held a virtual town hall to discuss what is undoubtedly the biggest issue of the campaign, which is affordability. Nearly 40 people took part to hear what the current Ward 5 councillor intends to do on the issue if she’s elected mayor in October, and if you want to learn more follow the play-by-play below! Continue reading “Caron Lays Out Affordability Plan in First Event of the Campaign” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #538 – Election Season Begins (feat. Troy Bridgeman)

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Nominations for the 2026 municipal election close this Friday, and you know what that means: Things get serious! With the finalized list of candidates for mayor, city council, and all the school boards in place you will start to see the campaign really begin and that means signs, and that also means press coverage. Are you ready to hear from the candidates, because you will hear from two today! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #538 – Election Season Begins (feat. Troy Bridgeman)” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #535 – The State of Local News in a Local Election Year (feat. Mirko Petricevic)

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It seemed to pass by without much commentary earlier this year, but January 29 marked the tenth anniversary of the last edition of the Guelph Mercury. Recently, with the closure of 570 News in Kitchener, a discussion about the shrinking state of local news is timely again, and as we head into municipal election season, shouldn’t it be more top of mind as we get ready to elect a new mayor and council? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #535 – The State of Local News in a Local Election Year (feat. Mirko Petricevic)” →