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Welcome to the Guelph Politico Tip Sheet, a thrice-a-week newsletter meant to “tip” you off about some of the important stuff going on in the Royal City. It arrives directly in your inbox on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Wellington OPP is investigating a threat to Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus that warned of violence against the school. Officials called it a hoax, but the OPP isn’t promising any further details unless charges are laid.
Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services are trying everything to slowdown the almost non-stop Code Red conditions in off-load times at area hospitals.
Ontario municipalities are receiving more Safe Restart funding for transit systems, but the announcement will likely be more well-known for Doug Ford’s tongue-lashing of Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, who Ford says doesn’t “want to play in the sandbox” vis-à-vis Bill 23.
Rumour control says Mike Schreiner is being courted as the new leader of the Ontario Liberals. Schreiner told the Trib though that he’s good where he is.
Bit weird: nine Dodge Ram pickup trucks have been stolen in Guelph since November 25.
City of Winnipeg officials and the Manitoba provincial government are trying to figure out next steps in searching for the remains of two murdered Indigenous women in a landfill north of Winnipeg after initially writing off any recovery operation.
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The last edition of the Politico Tip Sheet for 2022 will hit your inbox on Monday December 21. A bonus edition of Space Invader will come out Saturday December 31.
The price of gas has never been cheaper in 2022 than it is right now, and it looks to stay low over the next several days.
A Guelph group is looking to catch people who’ve fallen through the cracks of regular social assistance and give them a happy Christmas.
Earth to Table: Bread Bar on Gordon Street is one of Open Table’s Top 100 restaurants in Canada.
GoodLeaf Farms, a vertical farming company in Guelph, is expanding operations to Montreal and Calgary.
Want to help out with the Guelph Humane Society’s boom in their guinea pig population?
A Guelph couple finally got their outdoor pool installed just in time for Christmas.
Puslinch Council has punted the decision on a new frisbee golf course back to the Youth Advisory Committee for consultation.
Nearly five years after Honey and Barry Sherman were murdered in their Toronto home, the couple’s daughter is making another plea for information to finally solve the case.
The Royal Canadian Mint has released a special memorial toonie to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II featuring a black outer ring.
German authorities have arrested a coalition of extremists who were plotting a coup against the government. Among their ranks was a man named Heinrich XIII (who stems from a long line of “Heinrichs”), plus some QAnon folks and a group called Citizens of the (sigh) Reich.
The Taliban is getting back to first principles with a public lashing of three women and nine men.
Time’s Person of the Year was kind of a lay-up…
Regular Meeting of City Council – December 13, 6:30 pm.
At the last meeting of the year, council will hear about a new project by Alectra, some funding for Royal City Mission, and an update about customer service improvements at City Hall. You can see the Politico preview here, and you have until today at 10 am to register with the clerks office as a delegate or to send a correspondence.
Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 10, 2023, 2 pm.
The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the City of Guelph’s website on Thursday December 29, 2022.
Planning Meeting of City Council – January 17, 2023, 6:30 pm.
The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the City of Guelph’s website on Thursday January 5.
For more information on Guelph City Council meetings, from agendas to live-tweets to recaps, you can visit that page on Guelph Politico here.
REMINDER #1: Volunteer with this year’s Snow Angels and remove some snow for seniors and people with disabilities.
REMINDER #2: The United Way is running a 50/50 draw as a holiday fundraiser. You can buy tickets until December 15.
REMINDER #3: The City of Guelph wants some feedback about the design of new playgrounds for Dovercliffe Park, Howitt Park and University Village Park. Deadline for feedback is December 15.
REMINDER #4: The City of Guelph has released the holiday hours for key City facilities and services and the Guelph Public Library has also released their holiday hours.
REMINDER #5: Sparkles in the Park will run from Saturday December 17 to Sunday December 31 at Riverside Park.
Victim Services Wellington is looing for volunteers to provide emotional support and assistance. Training begins in February!
Looking ahead to the post-holiday period, sign-up now to take part in this year’s Trees for Tots fundraiser.
Over 60 different vendors will be available at the special holiday market series at the Guelph Farmers’ Market every Thursday from 3 to 8 pm until December 22.
The City of Guelph is currently working through the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the bridge over the Allan’s Dam, and you can have your say about it too.
The scale at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre will be unavailable as maintenance is performed. Expect delays until December 15.
Hilary McCann has been hired to be the head of the City of Guelph’s new Destination Marketing Organization. Her job will be to develop and implement the City’s new destination marketing plan and build partnerships in the local tourism industry.
The Federal government has launched the employer application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program for 2023 program. Not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers, and private sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees can apply for funding from now until January 12, to hire young Canadians next summer.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington swept several Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers awards handed out last month including Best Digital Award, Best Radio Feature and the Online Excellence Award.
Upcoming Road Construction:
Metrolinx will be doing some work on the tracks at Alma Street on Sunday December 11 from 6 am to 6 pm so expect partial road closures. Wilson Street is expected to be re-opened next Friday.
College Avenue West’s westbound lanes between Edinburgh and Lynwood will be closed for emergency repairs for three days starting on Monday December 12.
Construction will begin on a temporary access road through the park from Brockville Avenue to Hayes Avenue so that construction can be done at the intersection of Hayes and York starting in 2023.
Advanced notice: the City of Guelph is planning for the next phase of work along Speedvale Avenue between Glenwood Avenue to east of the Guelph Junction Railway tracks starting in April 2023.
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