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City staff flag 'major issues' in developer’s proposal for GID lands

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Wow, when I hear the word park I picture trees, wildlife, hiking and stars, not tennis courts, cricket pitches, soccer fields, ball diamonds and parking. This proposal doesn't seem to realize the climate disaster that's just around the corner. It's pretending that it will always be 1965. Parking for 300 cars? That's so 20th century. In 50 years hopefully we've moved beyond the need for cars. I'm always shocked by the limited imagination of urban planners. Surely we can embrace the benefits of the past with the innovation of the future - not just build another soulless subdivision. sigh

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Mayor, MP and MPP pen letter saying they don't support urban park 'at this time'

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A hospital? Think of an urban park as an enormous mental health facility for healing, connecting with nature, finding calm, acceptance and understanding. Yes we need a hospital but if you move to the GID lands will you really want sirens, noise, congestion that a hospital brings in your backyard? I smell the toxic wheels of capitalism at work in the answers from Longfield, Schreiner and Guthrie. For shame.

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U of G projects $9.7M deficit in 2025-26 budget

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Ask Alumni to not only donate, but also mobilize Alumni to lobby the Province for funding and endorse Provincial candidates who are "pro education". Student power!

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Should the city save historic McQuillan’s Bridge or just its arches?

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The trouble with public consultations and "have your say" initiatives is that you get peoples hopes up. I thought the city would own up to the fact that it has neglected it's responsibility and would make the proper correction. It appears that is not going to be the case. Why have a public consultation then? To gauge the level of frustration and it's impact on the municipal governments ability to govern, and stay in power? This is how apathy occurs. Sigh

No attendee parking at Guelph Ribfest this year

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I commend the Rotary Club for this. It encourages more of us to try the bus or consider other ways to travel rather than our car. We often taxi to the River Run to avoid parking hassles especially when there's a hockey game. Yes, it's a car, but it's a shared car. That's a start. I'm also often surprised by how easy it is to walk across town, but then I am retired so I have the time :) If we had Universal Basic income I'd bet we'd have more volunteers. See we can easily make this a better world if we just shift our focus slightly. Have a great time at Ribfest Guelph.

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Former councillor, 10 others so far seeking vacant council seat

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Hey Guelph Today. Can you provide some background on the candidates? Then maybe a poll?Might be fun to compare how GT readers rate compared to who council appoints.

BREAKING: Guelph Storm to host 2027 Memorial Cup

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I was skeptical, worried that hockey would overshadow other 2027 opportunities. I have since learned through discussions that this compliments the bicentennial initiatives: all programs, projects and celebrations. It doesn't detract from them. This might also be just the motivation I need to rekindle my love of the game. Congratulations Guelph and the team behind the proposal. Here's to a stellar 2027!

City staff crafting strategy to grow Guelph's park spaces

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First rule of a survey. Never ask a question unless you are willing to fulfill the answer. Otherwise you will only create disappointment, frustration, and apathy.

Seven more properties slated for heritage designation

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You make a good point Bob. Surely access to funding through a heritage conservation organization, architectural society, arts council or similar institution should be part of the designation process. Similar to funding available for

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VIDEO: Should Ontario sell its stash of U.S. booze and give the cash to charity?

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Pouring more liquor into society simply is adding fuel to the fire. The more alcohol consumed the greater the strain on health, family and society. Why not reduce the demands on charities by ending alcohol consumption? That would drastically reduce the need much better than any cash from booze sales

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OPINION: If Guelph is money pit, Queen's Park is doing the digging

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"The Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (will)...end the “security of tenure” rules, which will essentially allow landlords to evict tenants without an active lease even if there’s no legal reason to remove them." This I find absolutely atrocious. Maybe Guelph should once again build a Priory - a place for everyone to live while shelter is being built.

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Draft budget sees some city funds return for Guelph’s 200th birthday

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Especially when times are tough you need to pull a community together. A sense of pride, purpose, inclusion. With a sense of belonging and togetherness the community can do great things to solve pressing problems by building consensus and caring. That’s what a bicentennial does. It's a glance in the rearview mirror and then a look ahead toward the next 200 years with a vision as to where we want to go. It is so much more than just a party.

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OPINION: Guelph's small-town, small mindedness is stifling us

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In 1895-1939 Guelph had a radial railway. An ELECTRIC train service that took you to Toronto 7 times a day, 7 days a week. Ah the good old days Adam. :)

Province seeking demolition crew for historic trestle bridge

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Best advice I can give - go have a look. It's a beautiful thing. Sad to see it go. As for that vision statement about the city's obligation "to treasure & protect rivers and river corridors in recognition of the vital role to life in the city". The bicentennial is just around the corner. Do we honour our visions, or are they just words?

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Trestle bridge demolition decision 'economically short-sighted'

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It's good to go on an historic walking tour before they knock everything down. Or even just walk your neighbourhoods. You become curious about your surroundings. That's a good thing. Footbound people are still going to want to get across the river.

Historic downtown building up for sale

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Guelph Bicentennial affordable housing and heritage project rolled into one? Here's the listing:https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29078858/106-carden-street-guelph-downtown-downtownPardon my ignorance but the front of the building is limestone. Parts of it look like concrete block. And the backside is brick? That's not 1830's. So it looked quite different (smaller) in 1830 and an addition is 1860's?

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White knight could save former drill hall building

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The beginnings of a Guelph 200 bicentennial legacy project? It doesn't need to be completed in 2027, it just needs to start then.

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Council gives tentative cash support to Guelph Storm’s Memorial Cup hopes

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Are we talking about the MAT money, the funds currently used to support Gather In Guelph initiatives? = https://gatheringuelph.com/tourism-funding-programs/Should the whole pot go toward one sporting event? Is this what we're talking about?

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From popcorn to pro's: how the Guelph Storm won the Memorial Cup bid

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So it really was a blending of arts, culture and sport. Guelph truly is a special place. How lovely. And mmm popcorn.

OPINION: Downtown Guelph is ready for Instagram, but not for people

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Well there are still lots of great stories downtown and we're happy to share them with you. Go JayWalking Guelph OR take in a Guelph Arts Council Historic Walking Tour. Taste Detours, Guelph Urbex, Ghost Walk of Guelph all host wonderful walksWalking with a knowledgeable host is a great way to explore a neighbourhood and Guelph is filled with enthusiastic ambassadors to guide your tour. Explore downtown by walking.

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