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Optimism to the fore
Editorial: Although Guelph-based Linamar Corp. continues to roll along in impressive fashion, recent years have generally not been good for the manufacturing industry in Ontario.
Bad allergies and a cold to boot
Up for Debate column by Jessica Lovell: ’ve never had an allergy test, but the way I suffer, I can’t imagine that there is much in the category of seasonal, air-borne allergens that I am not allergic to, and this year I’ve been hit hard.
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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
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??"
Comment by greatday
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - 12:12:24 PM
Bike lanes not for runners, says city "Ummm, if the cyclists/skateboarders/uncontrolled dogs would stay off the sidewalks, I might reconsider running on them again, until then, it is safer for me to run in the bike lanes facing traffic. The flow of traffic is far more predictable than the"
Comment by liljohnny
Two acts of kindness show city's a special place
Dear Editor: I want to thank two thoughtful and resourceful strangers who have helped me recover some lost items.
Guelph loses some good'uns
Guelph Matters column by Chris Clark: Guelph recently lost a trio of community stalwarts in Ross Irwin, Sandra Bond and Gordon Hall.
City founder fans rejouce
Editorial: His statue has stood in front of the old city hall (now a courthouse) since 1979, but official recognition of city founder John Galt has been a bit spotty.
Scramble for daycare users
Editorial: You have to feel sorry for the 55 families affected by the closing – again – of the Willowdale Child Care and Learning Centre.
Background check experience unprofessional
Dear Editor: I want to comment on some experiences I had while undergoing a required local background check to travel for work.
Quarry issue is political
Dear Editor: Letter writer Tom Klein Beernink is angry that Mike Schreiner, the Green Party leader for Ontario and the candidate for the Guelph riding, has tried to claim ownership of the Dolime quarry issue for political gain (Tribune, May 7).
Cutbacks pain park-goer
Dear Editor: To all Guelph park lovers: it has been brought to my attention that there are large cutbacks to keep up our parks – to the tune of $50,000.
Senior set being heard
Editorial: It appears the senior set in Guelph is being heard when it comes to the future of the pacemaker clinic at Guelph General Hospital.
Guelph Matters column by Chris Clark: Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge is quite tall, but large?
Dear Editor: Re: “Community Living issues in spotlight”(Tribune, May 2)
Sandals ignoring plight of developmentally delayed
Dear Editor: I wish to thank the Tribune for sending out a reporter to cover the rally that was held in front of Liz Sandals’ office to lobby for more funding for developmental services.
It's not time to hit the polls
Editorial: There are plenty of reactions from all parts of the political spectrum to the first budget brought down by the Liberal government under its new premier, Kathleen Wynne, and its new finance minister, Charles Sousa.
Anxious about pacemaker clinic
Dear Editor: As an elderly non-driver and wearer of a pacemaker, I am truly anxious about the proposed move of the pacemaker clinic from Guelph to Kitchener.
Universal concern politicized
Dear Editor: There are lawn signs popping up in Guelph asking us to “Protect Our Water” by helping stop the expansion of the Dolime quarry.
Guelph Farmers' Market expenses ridiculous
Dear Editor: I can’t believe our city can find $500,000 to renovate the Farmers’ Market building that is used five hours a week, yet can’t find $25,000 to pick up discarded Christmas trees.
 
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