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New technology plugs leaky pipes under city
City hall says it is making headway in the struggle against underground water leaks, with a lot of help from ultra-sensitive equipment that can “hear” the sound of small leaks in buried water pipes.
South end telecommunications tower gets not
The federal government has given Rogers Communications the go-ahead to build a 131-foot-tall telecommunications tower near the intersection of Gordon Street and Kortright Road, over the objections of city council and some area residents.
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Recent Comments
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - 6:06:34 AM
Keep bicycles off sidewalks "I disagree a bylaw fining pedestrians is archaic and regressive. Why wouldn't runners be allowed in bike lanes? It's safer and easier on my old bones to run on blacktop than it is on concrete. Learning to share resources is the key. john"
Comment by liljohnny
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - 9:09:07 PM
Taxpayers take hit for industrial and multi-residential properties "These jobs created pay about $12 per hour. While the tax for home owners are compounded the industries tax is reduced along with multi residential complexes.More jobs.Low wages.Multi complex living.Sounds like a recipe for future slums to me.Next ele"
Comment by 11brian
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - 6:06:56 PM
Bike lanes not for runners, says city "If you cant run in the bike lane then get the bikes off the sidewalk and walk bikes at crosswalks. Not the mention the ebike riders who travel anywhere they chose.I guess pointing finger at joggers is easier??"
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Driver training in Guelph
Guelph a hot spot for driving instructors
City hall is planning to clamp down on the driver instruction industry, and it wants to hear what people think of a bylaw amendment proposed to accomplish this.
Washroom death acquital upheld
The dismissal of charges against an architect and an engineer involved in the construction of a south end park washroom where a 14-year-old girl died in 2009 has been upheld by a higher court.
Health network in Guelph seeking input on future
The Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network is coming to the city to meet the people.
Guelph waste management
New landfill and direction for Guelph waste management
The city’s garbage will soon be going to a different landfill, but city hall is also looking favourably at a garbage disposal option that doesn’t involve burying waste.
Arnott presents Morriston bypass petition
Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott brought the support of more than 2,200 people this week when he called on the Ontario government to make a Morriston bypass on Highway 6 a priority.
Mental health groups share knowledge
A group of people who provide addictions and mental health services will be gathering at Guelph General Hospital on Friday afternoon to share their knowledge at a special “knowledge café.”
Pacemaker clinic Guelph
Pacemaker telemedicine an option, says LHIN
The two hospitals that want to close Guelph’s pacemaker clinic and send local patients to Kitchener have been told to review a number of options, including establishing a satellite clinic in Guelph and using telemedicine with pacemaker patients.
Wellbeing Guelph
Low city hall honesty, transparency rating
A survey done as part of a major project to gauge the wellbeing of Guelph residents has found they are less than satisfied with the honesty and transparency of the city hall government.
Survey says better transit would improve well-being
A “telephone town hall” held last year as part of public input into the city’s Community Wellbeing Initiative found a lot of dissatisfaction with the city bus system.
Hitachi
Hitachi big on future in Guelph
It’s a big achievement – literally.
One man's musical crusade
Local pianist Ken Gee, who started Guelph Musicfest after the demise of the Guelph Spring Festival in 2006, says he’s spending more on performers this year in spite of being in the red the past couple of years.
'Dry' long weekend a possibility
It has been a soggy and cold spring so far, but May 2-4 weekend could be dry if LCBO employees and the Crown-owned retailer cannot hammer out an agreement before a May 17 strike deadline.
Tribune Photo By Ned Bekavac
Drug drop-off
Guelph Police Const. Michael Gatto shows a bucket full of drugs collected as part of a drug drop-off at Saturday’s Guelph Police Open House.
John Galt school
School honours Guelph founder John Galt
Local historian John Parkyn, who lobbied for Guelph founder John Galt’s name to be attached to a new school going up on Laurine Avenue, is thrilled now that it’s on the verge of happening.
Willowdale daycare seeks new permnent home
Although air-quality tests say the building is safe, the Willowdale Child Care and Learning Centre, where asbestos was found May 3, will remain closed.
 
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