I am writing on behalf of the Guelph Studio Tour – a local, self-run arts and artisan group – to encourage you to approve the position of Supervisor of Arts and Culture as proposed by Ann Pappert, Director of Community Services . As you know, there is no City staff person specifically dedicated to the […]
Author: IanFindley
Trees
The recent attention that Guelph Urban Forest Friends has brought to the tree inventory in the City, and the likewise recent work on Dublin Street whereby many trees will likely die due to the damage to their roots by the road improvements made there, it is evident that we need to develop a better strategy […]
15th annual Winter Lights & Music promises to shine!
The great tradition of lighting the Tree of Hope continues for its 15th year in St. George’s Square, Downtown Guelph this Saturday, December 6. To kick off the festivities, enjoy a FREE family skate in the Sleeman Centre from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. Please note! Sadly, SPYKE, the Storm Mascot, has been suddenly called away and […]
Position of Supervisor of Arts and Culture
I am writing on behalf of Guelph Arts Council to urge you collectively to approve the position of Supervisor of Arts and Culture as proposed by Director of Community Services Ann Pappert. I understand that you begin deliberations on the 2009 Budget tomorrow (December 2), so we hope that you will bear in mind that […]
City to continue plowing Guelph’s sidewalks
The following article appeared in the November 24 edition of the Guelph Mercury: After a long discussion last night, councillors voted in favour of continuing to plow sidewalks, at least for now. That’s even though councillors expressed significant concern about the quality and speed of the service. Council heard that even though the city committed […]
Air quality monitoring proposal by Transportation & Planning Dept
The air quality monitoring proposed by the Transportation and Planning Dept is an excellent idea. As one of the citizens who attended the Hanlon Improvement EA meetings on behalf of two organizations in Guelph, I support this proposal wholeheartedly. Abundant research exists that relates diesel and vehicle emissions to health problems. Rates of lung disease, […]
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Fowarded by Ward 2 constituent DM. Apparently this is a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone. ICE – ‘In Case of Emergency’ We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which […]
Wal-Mart Letter to English stakeholders
Dear Ian, I am very pleased to provide you with a link to Wal-Mart Canada’s recently released second CSR report, We will make a difference. The full report is available in English and French online at http://www.walmart.ca/wps-portal/microsite/CorpVal/index.jsp. A summary format which includes highlights from the year and Wal-Mart’s key performance indicators is available in stores.
Vancouver Report on Council Compensation
Below is the report I referred to at last night’s GED Committee meeting respecting Council compensation. Although the report is not current, I believe the principles still apply. Staff. REPORT TO COUNCIL Prepared by the COUNCILLORS’ COMPENSATION REVIEW PANEL July 20, 1995 SUMMARY The Council of the City of Vancouver appointed a Committee to advise […]
Solar Power Project Derailed
Plans for a new solar power project in Guelph have been delayed – possibly indefinitely – due to objections from Guelph Junction Railway. Sunpark had planned to install a solar tracker outside their offices on Speedvale Avenue in order to promote solar power in Guelph and to support Guelph’s Community Energy Plan. Read more.