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Time to revisit dog leash laws?

A Guelph resident writes:

LEASH BYLAWS:

Sorry that I can’t challenge you with a task more intellectually demanding, but doubt seriously that I could provide you with anything more politically challenging than what follows.

I will try to make my point as direct and concise as I can. I would like to see council support a change to our bylaws covering dogs.

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Single Use Plastic Water Bottles: Has their time come…?

Letter to Guelph City Council:

I’d like to thank all those who make an effort to drink from re-usable water containers around the horseshoe and let you know about the immediate impact you’re having. I realize that it is not always possible, but as civic leaders in support of waste diversion, your efforts influence those attending council chambers, watching on television, on the internet and now a grade six class.

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Community Support for the CEP

Guelph City Council unanimously approved the Community Energy Plan (CEP) at the April 23, 2007  council meeting(see City of Guelph Community Energy Plan Final Report on this site for full details of the plan). This is an ambitious plan to reduce Guelph’s overall energy consumption, source local energy solutions and make Guelph a world leader in sustainability.

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Massive Missive on Wal-Mart

I am writing to provide you with a copy of the input I submitted yesterday to the Community Design and Development Services department regarding the 6&7 zoning change application.In particular, my concerns centre around phasing and intensification requirements outlined in the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement as they pertain to Official Plan Amendment #29 (including this node).

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