Lorraine Pagnan
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Ontario speed cameras to soon be removed after bill passes
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16If Ford thinks his supporters that pushed him to remove the speed cameras are mad now, just wait until until speed Humps (NOT BUMPS) are installed everywhere. They will not be happy. But have no fear municipalities will not be able to afford to implement these to the scale needed As Far as signage it does nothing and roundabouts can't be used everywhere. The costs will be higher. Police are not numerous enough to enforce speeding. I like how Ford makes up his own evidence, does he sound like someone south of our border?. Ford is basically saying speeding is OK by removing these cameras. So step on the gas and watch the ride.
19- Lorraine Pagnan
Downtown Guelph to get thousands of year-round twinkle lights
GuelphToday 20My concern is how it will affect the birds and other creatures that travel around in the evening.Over-lighting can play havoc on their activity. I am not opposed to the beautifying of our downtown (I think we have a beautiful downtown now, just a few kinks). But hope that the experts are aware of the affects of over lighting on nature.
13- Lorraine Pagnan
City proposes deferring major projects to reduce 2026 tax hike
GuelphToday 15What I don't understand is the fact that bike lanes will not be plowed but city roads will still be plowed? Any roads that currently have bike lanes level with the roadway should be plowed, especially on corridors such as Gordon street.
14- Lorraine Pagnan
City gets $676,904 to replace automated speed cameras
GuelphToday 14A drop in the bucket . Ford needs to become a crossing guard, then maybe he might get it.
15- Lorraine Pagnan
Province releases boundaries for 7 proposed conservation authority districts
GuelphToday 25What Todd is really saying is, good bye conservation and hello mass unplanned development. There is no need to do away with the conservation boundaries we have now. What a pathetic excuse for not building housing.
2- Lorraine Pagnan
Cycling advocates warn there will be more angry drivers this winter
GuelphToday 25I guess what I don't understand is the fact that on roads where the bike lanes are the same level as the road and just separated by a white painted line why that portion cannot be cleared, it makes no sense. People depend on cleared sidewalks and roads and bike lanes to get around .
- Lorraine Pagnan
Historic downtown building up for sale
GuelphToday 10I agree with Susan. the county, provincial, federal governments should all work together to make this happen Let's see them work together to the problem they have committed to solving.
14- Lorraine Pagnan
‘It is a folly’: U of G determined to tear down historic conservatory
GuelphToday 12The University of Guelph should be ashamed of themselves. They have left it to deteriorate for years. They are notorious for knocking older heritage buildings down , letting them deteriorate instead of looking at adaptive re-use of their Heritage Inventory unless pushed to do so. The Conservatory could serve so many purposes for the university in a day that has become ignorant of the values and uses of lovely structures such as this. As a graduated alumni and former employee this conservatory played a role in my enjoyment and appreciation of this structure. The university says it can't justify the expense but have spent much money on other less useful uses or by contracting out jobs that provided them revenue. I hope that it can if not designated be allowed to be allowed to be either bought or given to an organization etc that would be able to restore it.
11- Lorraine Pagnan
A bridge no more: Guelph's historic trestle bridge is demolished
GuelphToday 10Pathetic and sad. NO regard for the past. Next development and more loss of green space and nature.
11- Lorraine Pagnan
Conservation authorities to be consolidated under new provincial agency
GuelphToday 21Maybe we should nickname Premier Ford , Premier Bulldozer? This reducing red tape just means less protection for our green spaces . I am getting sick of the red tape analogy, does anyone really know what that means? The only time developers run into red tape is when they don't get what they want.
- Lorraine Pagnan
After 170 years, Bank of Montreal is moving out of Downtown Guelph
GuelphToday 13It just proves how much they care about their customers and the community they serve. Guelph's downtown is being densified, a new library , condo's etc. The idea is so we can have more people that can live and work, shop etc without the need of a car. I know many do on-line banking, but a brick and mortar site is important. Shame on BMO and other large businesses for destroying good customer service and instead making you get frustrated by their lack of real service to their clients.
8- Lorraine Pagnan
Favouritism? An oversight? Arthur Street parking leads to heated council debate
GuelphToday 19I was one of the residents involved in the 4 year shenanigans by the owners of Standing Room Only and Rainbow Cafe. From the beginning the owners asked at Committee of adjustment for relief from providing parking on this site as they could not meet the requirements (much of the property encroaches on city property). So in 2021, before opening they knew that they had no legal parking. The variances were granted because they said their uses would be for the local folks, so no need for parking. This was not the case. They made no attempt to educate their clients or design a space to discourage parking. The NO Parking signage along Arthur Street has always been there! Our councillors, Goller, Klassen and Mayor Guthrie did not do their homework and played favourites. They did not look into the Committee of Adjustment Applications ,decisions, or conditions and they now have totally eroded and ignored a series of public processes under the Planning Act.
- Lorraine Pagnan
Favouritism? An oversight? Arthur Street parking leads to heated council debate
GuelphToday 18The merchants of these establishment knew what they were signing up for:Committee of Adjustment April 11 2024 That in the matter of an application under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P13, as amended, variances from the requirements of Table 8.1, andSections 4.13.1(b), 4.13.1(f) and 4.5.1(b) of Zoning By-law (2023) - 20790, asamended, for 60 Ontario Street, to permit: a. a licensed establishment with an associated outdoor patio in theCC Zone, when the By-law permits a variety of uses in the CCZone, but does not permit a licensed establishment with anoutdoor patio; be approved, subject to the following conditions:1. That liquor shall not be offered for sale or sold beyond 12:01a.m.2. That the hours of operation for the outdoor patio shall end at11:00 p.m.3. That the indoor licensed establishment be restricted to amaximum of 20 square metres.4. That no parking be permitted on the property other thantemporary loading
- Lorraine Pagnan
Population control: Guelph geese go on a summer vacation
GuelphToday 12I understand the need to keep the geese population in a healthy balance, but people need to remember that they are part of our environment especially with two major rivers in Guelph. I have lived and walked and biked the trails for years. Give them their space don't annoy them when they have their young and appreciate their beauty and existence. The goose droppings can be an issue but I just learn to watch where I am walking. Let's all try and share .
6- Lorraine Pagnan
Historic downtown building up for sale
GuelphToday 6Old buildings do not always make expensive affordable housing. The building is stone, the exterior is only designated. All multi -residential has to be of steel interior construction, no wood framing. Basically the inside would become a blank slated that could be designed and retrofitted to specifications needed. The main floor could house critically needed programs etc to help those who need help
12- Lorraine Pagnan
Gates at city parking lots to be removed in November
GuelphToday 8Just another way of adding a disservice to customers and technology impeding those who don't have a cell phone and excluding those who want to use cash (which is still legal tender).This is an excuse save money at the tax payers (customers) expense and canning more people. The technology in the long run will cost us all more. I am glad I don't need to park in the downtown lots.
9- Lorraine Pagnan
Guelph Transit buses adopting all-white look
GuelphToday 16Well I liked the green and blue, but did not know it was a wrap and thought it was painted on.Therefore good to get rid of environmentally unfriendly wraps. Another concern, please do'n't advertise over the windows of buses, it gets very dark in buses with wrapped advertising windows. Those of us who wear glasses can find it difficult to navigate and it is preferred to have an open view as you are on the bus.
- Lorraine Pagnan
Puslinch residents push back against proposed new Danby HQ
GuelphToday 11The Donkey Sanctuary needs to be protected as does all the far land around it. The developers need to focus on areas that already have such development. Wha tis wrong with the current Danby site being expanded, they have already impacted that area, they would be wise to expand there.
4- Lorraine Pagnan
Council has introduced concierge service for parking concerns
GuelphToday 13This preferential treatment was for the businesses and owner at 60 Ontario street only. The preferential treatment has been going on since 2021. Residents concerns ignored
1- Lorraine Pagnan
Council looks to save steel of U of G's historic greenhouse, but not the rest
GuelphToday 8The City and the University should have done better. I realize that there is a substantial cost to restore this beautiful, historical conservatory . The University has done a demolition from neglect and as they should have been maintaining it and had a reserve fund for maintaining the conservatory.This is a no win, shame on all who supported this and the university for proposing the demise of the conservatory. A few pieces of steel will not portray the beauty of the structure.
5- Lorraine Pagnan
