The following article appeared in the June 8 edition of the Guelph Mercury: In an apparent attempt to head off an Ontario Municipal Board hearing, city councillors Monday night imposed tight restrictions on a proposed Sikh temple and encouraged staff to help both sides of the contentious issue to get along. Councillors endorsed a staff […]
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Re-zoning of 410 Clair Road File #ZC0912
When my wife and I were contemplating our move from Waterdown, we reviewed our options carefully. Several other communities offered excellent alternatives, but Guelph, and in particular Westminster Woods, won out because of the incredible foresight of the planning department. We were very pleased with the parks, trails, amenities and of course, future plans for […]
Guelph councillors ready to approve Sikh temple
The following article appeared in the June 7 edition of the Guelph Mercury: The Guelph Sikh Society is expected to clear a zoning hurdle tonight that would give the go-ahead to erect a temple in the city’s south end. Guelph mayor Karen Farbridge and all 12 city councillors were polled over the weekend in an […]
Re zoning 410 Clair Road
My new home is less than a stone’s throw away from the property which is being proposed to be rezoned. And it would be the temple, if constructed that I will see looming over the homes from my drive way and the back yard!! This is to voice my concern and opposition as well over […]
Decision on Sikh temple
As the final decision of Sikh temple in westminster wood has been scheduled, could you please kindly consider your vote by asking yourself: Whether I will support the plan if my family lives beside a temple. I am a proud resident of westminster wood. My house is far away from the site. I feel sorry […]
410 Clair Road Application
Please see the attached letter regarding the Planning report and application for 410 Clair Road. PV 410 Clair Rezoning letter – June 4
the temple proposed at 410 Clair Road East
Recently, the National Post has reported “Violent incidents at two Sikh temples this month in Brampton, Ont., along with a controversial decision over the weekend to allow photos of leaders from banned terrorist groups onto a float in the annual Vaisakhi parade in B.C……The fight, reportedly involving machetes, knives and construction axes, was the result […]
Sikh temple endorsed by city staff report
The following article appeared in the May 28 edition of the Guelph Mercury: A proposed Sikh temple for the south end has received a go-ahead from city staff. With some minor tweaks, planning staff is recommending city councillors approve a zoning bylaw amendment that would allow the Guelph Sikh Society to construct a temple on […]
Potential Religious sites
As requested by Council at several recent planning public meetings (410 Clair and 3 Watson) attached is an updated map of potential sites for religious establishments in the City of Guelph along with a spreadsheet containing additional information about the sites. Please note that the mapping does not reflect “ all” sites in the City zoned […]
Sikh Temple Violent control OVER MONEY
Below is an article appearing on the Toronto Star web site pertaining to recent and common conflicts occurring at Sikh Temples across Canada – not just this one in particular. Temples are registered as CORPORATIONS – designed to collect money in support to further their cause of independence back home in India. Yes there is […]