Entries from May 2008

May 9, 2008

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.
 

May 9, 2008

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 [...]

May 8, 2008

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 [...]

May 7, 2008

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 [...]

May 2, 2008

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 [...]

May 2, 2008

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 [...]

May 1, 2008

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, [...]