Category: Having fun

Master of my domain

Late in my first term on Guelph City Council, Cam Guthrie approached me in his role on the Guelph Mercury’s Community Editorial Board. He  was interested in my work using social media and in particular the Deuce for an article he was writing. During our discussion, Guthrie mentioned that he had purchased several domains that I […]

Ticats: Dateline June 13, 2012 5:30 PM

Staff memo from 2012. You may be aware of the Opinion/Editorial in the Guelph Mercury this afternoon: http://www.guelphmercury.com/opinion/editorial/article/741805–making-a-pass-for-cfl-football This is a quick note to advise that City staff have contacted our counterparts at the University of Guelph and we hope to hear back from them tomorrow. As per initiatives occurring in non- City owned facilities and at this time, […]

The Sausage Party of Guelph

For some time now, Grass Roots Guelph has been critical of Guelph’s political leadership. For the 2014 municipal election, GRG has promoted an ideology with a slate of candidates that will take Guelph in a very different direction. This radical political alternative requires scrutiny. The Sausage Party of Guelph is a satirical look at Grass Roots Guelph […]

3rd annual Evening for Book Lovers – The Spy Who Loves Reading SAVE THE DATE!

From GPL Preparations are under way for GPL’s 3rd annual Evening for Book Lovers fundraiser. This year’s theme is ‘The Spy Who Loves Reading’ and the event will take place on Saturday February 28th 2015 at the Hanlon Convention Centre. Attendees of this year’s event will enjoy a fabulous dinner and silent auction festivities in […]

#HappyMaking Pianos coming September 4

DGBA press release. LOCAL STREETS BECOME PERFORMANCE SPACES AS #HAPPYMAKING PIANOS ARE INSTALLED AROUND DOWNTOWN FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Once again, downtown streets will come alive with the sound of music when the #HappyMaking pianos are rolled out on September 4th. Until the end of September, twelve pianos will be scattered throughout the downtown […]

Best wishes

A colleagues’s kind word. just saw your announcement on Twitter. It’s a rare event in politics that a person comes in and gets out at his own time and on his own terms. Congratulations on your accomplishments and good luck with your next challenge. There will be at least one opening on the Library Board […]

Stepping Out

A colleagues’s comments. Sorry to hear you are stepping out. I was looking forward to the prospect of working together! I am sure this was a very difficult decision. You have served well and should be proud of your contributions. All the best in your new ventures.CD