Maureen Oesch

Playing jazz with the council agenda predictably fails

GuelphToday

Excellent article on the "shifting" priorities of the mayor (using powers above and beyond council) and about who has his ear, and HIS ear alone. University of Guelph and I would add without prejudice, developers and wealthy voters...

- Maureen Oesch

Tim Hortons outlet at Guelph General Hospital has closed

GuelphToday

Will the coffee and food be as reasonably priced, as the Tim Horton's could provide for people who have fewer resources??

- Maureen Oesch

Some New Year's resolutions for Guelph City Hall

GuelphToday

Thank you for your excellent insights and recommendations, Adam.The elected Guelph Council members have been trying to work together, despite the 'regular' use of Strong Mayor powers (appointed) that were not anticipated.The understandable result is that Council requires more and varied meetings to address these Strong Mayor actions, that are not voted on by these elected officials, especially when the Charter of Rights 'notwithstanding' clause might be used by a municipal official in an inappropriate way.Many folks respect and abide by the protocol to have their views heard at theses meetings AND to have their concerns become part of the official record, at City Council. There is currency in delegating and this should continue to be available to Guelph community members, despite the potential length of the Council and Committee meetings.Respectfully and kindly, Maureen Oesch.

- Maureen Oesch

Guelph's car-free nirvana is impossible without more regional transit

GuelphToday

Excellent points, all of them Adam. Even being a one car family (with 3 licensed drivers), as we have been for years, is such a challenge because the options for taking transit outside of the City of Guelph are sorrowfully lacking. Thank you for bringing attention to the transit infrastructure needed, if we are going to service over 200,000 people by 2051.

- Maureen Oesch

Guelph Conservative candidate says he's moving to Guelph soon

GuelphToday

The "silent" majority. That's kinda funny.

- Maureen Oesch

Help name Guelph's new high school

GuelphToday

I love this action towards reconciliation and acknowledgement of Indigenous lands under foot in our new highschool.

- Maureen Oesch

Provincial grant keeping Royal City Mission warm this winter

GuelphToday

I am so happy to hear this grant came through for the Royal City Mission.What a wonderful place the RCM is, having great leadership, great community, and a focus on safety, dignity and meeting needs, for our friends and neighbours who are so deserving of of this kindness and respect.

- Maureen Oesch

Arkell bike lady receives 89 letters of support as issue heads to city hall

GuelphToday

I am not sure heads should roll, however, there is a need to review bylaw enforcement criteria so it does not just react to complaints but investigates thoroughly first.Rules and regulations are guidelines only

- Maureen Oesch

Feds pitch in $2.6M for downtown shelter expansion

GuelphToday

A lot went into the bush, according to unhoused folks who were onsite that day. There are not enough appropriate or accessible beds in town for the number of people seeking safe, secure housing. The waitlist for assisted housing in Guelph is 10 years long.

- Maureen Oesch

Meet Clifford the robot dog, a U of G student creation

GuelphToday

Fantastic creativity and amazing feat of robotics!I also love the name you have given your robotic dog, as I have a big dog named Clifford, myself!Congratulations on this incredible project!

- Maureen Oesch

WARNING: dozen drug poisonings, including one fatality, in five days

GuelphToday

In response to Shirley's remark that "...safe supply has been proven not to prevent this..." I have to remind folks that the only way people can access treatment and address addictions, is if they're alive. The medical evidence actually proves that these sites save lives. These consumption and treatment sites are an integral part of the treatment of drug addiction and long-term recovery success.CTS are places folks can be monitored, can access medical personnel, and can maintain the chance to get treatment; more detox and rehab facilities are always welcome, of course. If folks are not able to access safe supply though, they may die of drug poisoning before they can recover from drug addiction.As Michael said, it is frustrating that the CTS is not being maintained as part of the approach to tackling drug addiction treatment and long-term recovery, according to medical evidence-based research and practice.

- Maureen Oesch

In a world all of jerks and tyrants, be a Kate Nixon

GuelphToday

Thank you Adam. Your piece was wonderfully written and captured the essence of Kate's vision and actions, and her care-first attitude.I felt honoured to have known her and I loved her tenacious, 'let's do this' spirit with her relentless actions that backed up her love and compassion for humans.

- Maureen Oesch