Changes to street parking in Ward 2

Click on the links below to see proposed changes to street parking on these streets.

Metcalfe St.

Dumbarton St.

Arthur St. N.

 

COC & pesticides & hydro

Last year, June 26th , Council of Canadians wrote to you about the threat to the independence of our municipal government from the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement.

Since Canada is harmonizing our pesticide limits with the U.S and Mexico under the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), we will be obliged to raise our limits and will have increased residues on our foods. In addition, TILMA could seriously undermine our municipal by-law and indeed our provincial limits re pesticides. Has the city been talking with the province about this? Is there a record of Guelph’s opinion on this? Premier McGuinty is a strong proponent of a TILMA-type agreement. Some municipalities have passed motions refusing to harmonize their regulations (as TILMA dictates) .

St. George’s Park / Lambden Family Proposal

I would like to add my family’s collective voice to the growing list of community members who oppose the Lambden proposal to redevelop and rename St. George’s Park. While we have been and will continue to be sensitive to and supportive of this family’s loss, our support will remain in the personal venue, not in a community forum.

The proposal we have seen makes many assumptions. It assumes that St. George’s Park does not serve the community in its present form and requires redevelopment.

Thank you from Ward 1

I live in ward one but have been to a ward two meeting at the Seniors Centre, attended the Pollinator Park Conference and now visited this web site which I just tripped upon and I must say that you two (Ian and Vicki) are exemplary Councillors.

My God, talk about going over and beyond. Thank you both and keep up the good work.

When do you sleep?      M & M

Council Backs Off Tough Love in Downtown

The following article appeared in the May 2 edition of the Guelph Tribune:

City council has decided to embrace a “co-operative” approach to late-night downtown problems, rather than trying to pass extra policing and cleanup costs onto bars and restaurants that stay open after midnight.

This means extra costs estimated at about $174,000 annually - $125,000 for policing and $49,000 for cleanup services by city staff - will continue to be paid through the city’s general tax base.

A motion by Coun. Bob Bell to refer the matter back to staff to have them prepare detailed, costed options for recovering the extra costs from bars and restaurants failed Monday on a 6-6 tie vote. This brings to an end, at least for the time being, a debate that has gone on for years in the city about shifting costs onto businesses seen as contributing to downtown late-night problems.

Guelph Urban Wilderness Weekend

Reduce your carbon footprint this May long-weekend and adventure locally!

Four local groups collaborate to bring you the first ever Guelph Urban Wilderness Weekend. This three day nature lover?s dream is specially geared to beginner paddlers, birders and hikers, but promises something interesting for everyone.

Hike: 9:30 am May 17th

Join the Guelph Hiking Trail Club for an engaging hike featuring the best of Guelph?s riverside cultural and natural heritage.

Paddle: 9:30 am May 18th

Lambden Family Proposed Redevelopment of St George’s Park

We have lived across from St. George’s Park on Metcalfe Street for nineteen years. The park has been a significant part of our family life. We, along with many of our neighbours have serious concerns about the Lambden proposal.

We recognize, understand and respect Nicholas’ family’s desire to create a lasting memorial in his name. However, we feel that making major changes as a memorial is inappropriate, that the proposed changes have little to do with the broader community, and that fast-tracking the process is a mistake of long term implication.