The City of Guelph Incentives Study was the final report by urbanMetrics, a Toronto based market, economic and strategic planning consulting firm. It was prepared for the Guelph Economic Development Department in December 2005 and has not been released to the public. Executive Summary highlights include a blueprint for the City to increase tax revenue […]
Author: IanFindley
How to kill pests without killing yourself.
By far, the overwhelming number of letters received by council on the pesticide issue are supportive of a ban on the cosmetic use. This letter just in: How to kill pests without killing yourself or the earth…… There are about 50 to 60 million insect species on earth – we have named only about 1 […]
Wet Waste Presentation to CDES Committee
City Staff have made arrangements to have Peter Knecht from REO Energy Group available to make a short presentation to Council and the public immediately following the Community Development and Environmental Services Committee meeting on Thursday, April 5th, 2007. The CDES Committee meets from 9:30am till 1:00pm. A Council motion was passed directing staff to release a […]
Grocery in Guelph: Part 1
Once again, the grocery store landscape in Guelph is experiencing change. The approved Commercial Policy Review (CPR), undertaken by the City of Guelph two years ago, recognized the need for an additional 350,000 square feet of additional grocery and food store space for the next 14 years. Price Chopper on Speedvale Avenue in Ward 2 has completed their expansion and renovation.
Ward 1 vacancy
With the passing of Councillor Laura Baily, a vacancy has been created in Ward 1. It has been the City’s practise to appoint the candidate with the next highest number of votes in the most recent election. However, Council may choose to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy.
Edward Johnson School Crossing: Part II
The school crossing on Stevenson St. in front of Edward Johnson School has been a issue for parents, City and school officials. The high number of children crossing the street combined with increased traffic and a number of accidents in the area have made crossing the street a concern for all.
Pesticide debate in Ward 4
A recent posting on Councillor Mike Salisbury’s web site may be of some interest to those of you are fervent on the use of pesticides. Ward 4 blog
Soil and Pesticides
A single teaspoon of fertile soil that has compost added to it regularly contains an amazing 100million bacteria an astonishing 400 to 800ft of fungi threads (called hyphae) and millions of other microbes. Soils that receive only chemical fertilizers typically contain lower numbers of these beneficial creatures (Almanac& Pest-control Primer p41).
Laura Baily succumbs to illness
City Councillor Laura Baily passed away peacefully over this past weekend. She was known for her dedication to her family, friends and community. On behalf of Guelph City Council and City of Guelph staff, Mayor Karen Farbridge extends her sympathies to the family of Councillor Laura Baily.
Team Council on tour
The Mayor, City Council and City Staff have been very busy preparing the Strategic Plan for Guelph. This will be the blueprint for how Guelph grows for the next 20 years. Council and staff have been holding workshops, hosting public symposiums, facilitating online surveys and conducting random phone questionnaires.