Tag Archives: Downtown

Throwing out the Welcome Mat

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Craig Chamberlain

Literally throwing it out. Don’t miss this Letter to the Editor, published in Guelph Tribune. Surely this isn’t the first time this type of enforcement issue has been raised regarding downtown parking. One more reason to return the meters — … Continue reading →

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City Hall: Stop wasting everyone’s time and money on this non-starter of an idea

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Craig Chamberlain

And let the Wellington Plaza business owners and their staff get on with their livelihoods. And their lives. I came across this article from the Guelph Mercury’s Rob O’Flanagan, regarding the City’s intention to buy up and demolish commercial buildings … Continue reading →

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Yikes!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Craig Chamberlain

We received our MPAC property assessment notice in the mail today. There’s been a jump in property value for us. And the City says it needs an 8.5% increase in taxes to maintain present levels of service?!

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Am I seeing that right?!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Craig Chamberlain

Smoke and mirrors. Here is how Guelph councillors voted on an “unfriendly amendment” to Councillor Bell’s late night bar motion, after a lot of discussion, which included comments by Councillor Burcher. The ”unfriendly amendment” was moved by Councillor Burcher; the following is how council members voted on it: September … Continue reading →

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Storytime

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Craig Chamberlain

All too often, seems like I am hearing a narrative — that often doesn’t clear the bar, sometimes transparently so – when Guelph Mayor Farbridge comments to Council. It kinda reminds me of storytime with my daughter, only, we don’t read stuff to her that would … Continue reading →

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Put it to a referendum in 2014

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Craig Chamberlain

You likely recall my “It was already over” post. Just to pick up on that, I’ve long been uncomfortable with the “let’s push it through now while we have the numbers on Council” approach to priority setting that seemed to drive spending during the … Continue reading →

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Go ahead, trash us

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Craig Chamberlain

Or make your quick buck. And slam the police while you’re doing it. You already know the police along with all sorts of other people will be there to help you when you need it. When it comes to the situation … Continue reading →

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