World’s Longest Barbecue

As some of you know, this will be the 6th year for The World’s Longest Barbecue – Canada Day 2! This year it will occur on Aug 2 at 6 p.m. and again I’ll be challenging Canadians to head to their grills to BBQ Canadian food and quaff Canadian beverages – usually of the frosty [...]

Hanlon improvements objections

At the recent Hanlon Improvements meeting with City Council, Ian Smith,
president of our local Chamber of Commerce, supported the idea of converting the Hanlon to a 400-series highway, saying most businesses want this “as soon as possible”. Further, he refers to plans for “a smooth route…running from the American border …along an improved Hanlon to [...]

A letter sent to Liz Sandals re Hanlon Upgrade

I have been asked to forward the attached letter on behalf of the
citizen groups listed as signatories. We are seeking your active
involvement to bring about a City of Guelph/provincial partnership
with regards to the upgrading of the Hanlon. We feel that an
immediate and collaborative city/province approach will expedite the
process and bring about the best outcomes.               AO

Infrastructure shortfall needs $25M injection

The following article appeared in the January 31 edition of the Guelph Mercury: 
The city would have to raise taxes by about 18 per cent to pay off its infrastructure gap in a single year.
Of course, that would never happen.
But it goes a long way toward illustrating just how big the problem is.
Councillors heard last night [...]

Memo regarding tree trimming in parks

In response to the concerns about tree trimming in Riverside Park,  staff met with Councillor Beard and myself and with two area residents to resolve the issue. Below, please find a memo update from staff: 
Further to our meeting yesterday, this will confirm that staff will suspend all further ‘limbing-up’ of coniferous trees within our park system pending the [...]

Sidewalk snow plowing

Mr. Findlay, I recently heard that you had suggested getting rid of the Sidewalk plows in an attempt to deal with Transit costs and scheduling issues. I must say that I was surprised by your suggestion and thought you might want to rethink this one. I certainly oppose such an idea given that I witness [...]

Children’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms

On April 16th, 2007 City Council passed a resolution to adopt the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Children’s Charter. As part of that resolution Mayor Farbridge added that the Charter would be signed by each Mayor, thus renewing the adoption by every Council.
Through adoption, Mayor Farbridge and Council made a commitment that the City of Guelph will [...]