The following article appeared in the December 14 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Tourism services looking to develop additional events Ribfest and Hillside may be getting some company. That’s because the city is eyeing a new festival for the Royal City as a means of attracting tourism. There’s no money earmarked for the initiative yet, […]
Category: Having fun
Confused columnist
The Mercury: I have just recently reviewed Saturday’s column by Mr. Gerry Barker. Mr. Barker appears to be offering an interpretation of the events relating to the contested council seat in Ward 1 that differs from the facts reported in your newspaper. Perhaps you could offer a clarification as to the Mercury’s position of the […]
Buy local, buy fresh!
The Wellington County’s Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Map has grown by leaps and bounds over its three year history. With only a few thousand copies left of 30,000, the BL!BF! Map has helped the current local food movement come to fruition. This is your invite to come and enjoy two new initiatives this year that […]
Footbridge over the Speed River at Emma St.?
I wish to offer some comments regarding development of the trail network connecting Goldie Mill Park and Riverside Park.First of all, I presume that to all involved, this is a significant addition not only to the Speed River Trail and the ability to tie into the Royal Recreation Trail, but to Guelph overall as a […]
Exciting eats for the street
The following editorial appeared in the June 8 edition of the Guelph Mercury: If you think ketchup, mustard and relish represents choice when it comes to street meat, you’re probably content to eat a hotdog from the same street vendor over and over. But if you want more, say a gyro, dumplings or some soup […]
WiFi (Wireless Internet) Service for Downtown/City wide
The City of Guelph has not picked up on the whole WiFi hotspots (Wireless Internet) picking up around the world. Currently, the only spots I know to have some service is the University of Guelph. It has WiFi for Students (Public can access it via getting a card) at the Library, there is also WiFi […]
One-way street meat
The following article appeared in the June 7 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Health rules restrict sidewalk vendors to selling hotdogs and sausages on a bun, but maybe it’s time to have another look at what’s safe to eat on the street Beat from summer job hunting downtown, Colin Winters grabs lunch at Moe Ghonhah’s […]
Sign of the times: Downtown Guelph 1988
For those of you who remember the Treanon Restaurant (currently where Van Gogh’s Ear is located) at the corner of Wyndham and MacDonnell St., here’s a vintage video for your enjoyment. Sign of the times.
City of Guelph launches anti-idling protocol
Environment Week is June 3-9. City celebrates with a host of Environment Week activities for the public. The City of Guelph is taking action during Environment Week. Guelph Transit will launch it’s new anti-idling protocol on Clean Air Day. Beginning June 6, all buses will be required to turn off their engines while waiting at […]
Redevelopment Master Plan for Waverley Park
Dear Ward 2 Resident, Thank you for the comments on Waverley Park Redevelopment Plan Concepts, presented during the public meeting held at Waverley Drive Public School on September 20, 2005. Development and Parks planning staff has prepared a master plan proposal to redevelop the park based on the preferred concept and it includes the following […]