Skate Boarding. I read in the Mercury that there is a proposal to open the budget so that a location for skateboarding can be rented. I have no objection to this in principal, but it seems that in the past there has been no cost to the individual users and the thought is to continue […]
Category: Youth
Skating around budgeting process
The following editorial appeared in the April 28 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Guelph Coun. Ian Findlay is interested in providing locals with some public access to a skateboard park this summer. He thinks a reasonable way to do this would be to again have the city rent out a commercial skate park on the municipality’s east side, […]
Guelph councillor looking to re-open the city budget to fund skateboard park rentals
The following article appeared in the April 26 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Coun. Ian Findlay is pushing for a reallocation of the city’s 2012 operating budget to give skateboarders a place to roll and hang out this summer. Because construction on the permanent skate park facility proposed for Silvercreek Park is not slated to begin until […]
Katimavik
I would like to voice my support of the Katimavik Programme. Unfortunately I am unable to make the council meeting tonight and do not have the time now in writing to do justice to the programme through the many examples of why I know it is a great programme. I am very saddened that the […]
Skateboard Notice of Motion
The following correspondence was sent to Members of Council. Mayor Farbridge and Members of Council, During the 2012 Capital Budget discussions, wide support was shown for moving ahead with a permanent skateboard facility within Guelph. A site has been selected and staff are working to accelerate this project. However some unrelated water infrastructure upgrades may […]
Guelph Celtic Orchestra
The Guelph Celtic Orchestra is looking for a practice venue for September. We have outgrown our room at the Guelph Youth Music Center. This group of 30 enthusiastic musicians share a passion for Celtic music. Our Jigs, Reels and Waltzes are enjoyed by all!(our gala performance is May 26th at the Red Chevron) Currently we […]
Katimavik letter from Mike Salisbury
Katimavik letter
Annual student move out
Thank goodness that mid April will soon be here and the annual migration of students will occur. This will give us a few months of relative peace and quiet before the return in August. I am hoping that this year the moveout won’t be leaving the usual piles of used furniture, beds, mattresses, tvs, lamps […]
Guelph Soccer's "First on the Turf" Tournament
As you may have heard, Guelph Soccer is about to host a large outdoor tournament over the last three weekends in April. The games will be held at University of Guelph’s new soccer complex. I have attached our official “Media Release” which outlines our event in greater detail. Here are a few numbers: Over 2000 […]
St. Patrick's Day Wrap Up
Just wanted to provide an initial update on the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities. Our operational plan last approximately 20 hours (Sat 8am to Sun 4am). The morning started slowly thanks to the cooler temperatures and fog although picked up considerably as the day continued. Scottsdale, Ironwood, Kortright Rd W, Steffler, Whispering Ridge, Harts Lane, Reid […]