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May 23, 2013
Dear Editor: I just returned from another walk with my greyhound that left her terrified and shaking. She is afraid of the sound of fireworks.
May 23, 2013
Dear Editor: Thank you Jessica Lovell for sharing my allergy grief (Up for Debate, Tribune, May 16).
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"
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"
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??"
May 21, 2013
Dear Editor: Who will bear this albatross of the City of Guelph’s decision to ‘grow the city’ regardless of disappearing water supply, increasing (and potentially unmanageable) sewage requirements and its decision not to pipe in required water supplies.
May 21, 2013
Dear Editor: Two issues have been in the works for a long time now, and Guelph provincial and city politics are in life-blind mind-lock on each.
May 16, 2013
Dear editor: We have been following with interest the many public comments and news editorials on the closure of the pacemaker clinic at Guelph General Hospital.
May 16, 2013
Dear Editor: I want to thank two thoughtful and resourceful strangers who have helped me recover some lost items.
May 14, 2013
Dear Editor: I want to comment on some experiences I had while undergoing a required local background check to travel for work.
May 14, 2013
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).
May 14, 2013
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.
May 09, 2013
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.
May 07, 2013
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.
May 07, 2013
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.
May 07, 2013
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.
May 07, 2013
Dear Editor: On a recent visit to the Guelph Humane Society, I left without the dog I had come for, but gained respect for the dedication of the staff.
May 02, 2013
Dear Editor: Last Sunday I attended the funeral of a very old friend. There were several old folks at the funeral, many of them very concerned about the demise of the Guelph pacemaker clinic in heading to Kitchener.
April 30, 2013
Kudos to the establishment of the Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation, with its goal of increasing substantially the number of Guelphites who walk and ride their bikes. Good for human health and good for the environment!
April 30, 2013
Dear Editor: Even if the current Guelph bylaw was changed to allow riding bicycles on side-walks, it still wouldn't be a good idea; it is unsafe.