Category: Faith

I live in Westminster Woods and like many residents in this neighbourhood, I have been following the rezoning application for 410 Clair Road East very closely. I continue to be very concerned about the impacts of the proposed Sikh temple on our neighbourhood. In addition to the very real and valid concerns already brought forth […]

The following comment remains posted on the Ward 2 blog. Kelly April 4, 2010 at 2:28 am Manpreet, are you a push start or pull start? And do you advocate blowing up planes? You and your ilk stay out of my ‘hood. Get it? As much as I am a vigorous defender of free speech […]

We are writing to express our opinions about the temple proposed to be built on 410 Clair Road East. We attended the public meeting about this issue on March 1, 2010 at Guelph City Hall. After examining the information obtained from the meeting, we would like to provide you with the following comments on the […]

I would like you to compare the structure called the “South End Emergency Service Station” on Clair Road with the proposed Sikh Temple just down the street. I have attached a few photos for you to view. I had not driven down that part of Clair Road for some time. When I saw the South End […]

On the topic of the proposed Sikh Temple in the south end, I will be brief. I do not live in that area however I do know people whose homes are almost ready to be moved in to. Had they known that a Sikh temple was proposed to be built in the south end they never would […]

I am moving my family from Toronto to a wonderful new home in Westminster Woods at the corner of Tolton and Clair. At the time we purchased our home we were told by Reids Heritage Homes the land where the Sikh temple is proposed was to be used for a Senior’s residence. I understand the […]

The debate regarding the proposed Gurdwara for the south end has elicited comments from a wide range of observers. What’s grabbed my attention is the use of propaganda techniques in debating this (apparently) emotionally charged issue. For those that don’t know, the seven common propaganda devices are (in no order): • Testimonial – leveraging respect […]

I found Ward 3 Councilor Maggie Laidlaw’s position towards the Lafarge Lands issue on her website and it exactly expresses our position towards the 410 Clair Raod East land and would like to share it here in celebrating the first step of Westminster Woods residents to unite to make their voice heard. Councilor Maggie Laidlaw: […]

The following article appeared in the March 4 edition of hte Guelph Mercury. Although not a ward 2 specific topic, there has been considerable community interest in this issue.  ian A meeting is being organized next week specifically for opponents of a proposed Sikh temple in the south end, but who’s putting it together remains […]

Bill Hulet’s presentation to Council Dennis Galon’s presentation to Council Susan Watson’s presentation to Council MS