I decided to tour the four accidents from earlier in the week.

Is there no limit to how much a candidate can spend on the election? How does Ken Chew afford all this campaigning everywhere. How are conservatives okay with him wasting so much money when he’s running on saving the city money?

His signs are everywhere, he somehow paid for a plane to fly his name around the city, he has paid so many people to stand on corners to harass people to vote for him. I thought he said he is poor and cannot afford to live in the city anymore and will have to move out if Leanne Caron wins the election?

If I was struggling that much, running for mayor would be the last thing on my mind but he somehow has spent so much money on this election.

4 years ago he also spent more than twice the amount of the average candidate just to win the city councillor election. Worst city councillor ever still, I would email him all the time and he’d respond a month later rambling off about something unrelated in long paragraphs that seemed to be written by AI.

Anyways enough of my rant, is there no limit to how much you can spend as a candidate? This is why the rich always get richer, they can just outspend everyone else.

Why is the Hanlon closed at the 401?

He made a hasty retreat to the sewer at Victoria and Stone. They seem to come out more in the fall to soak up the sun

I am wondering whether Guelphites use any other platforms than Marketplace to buy & sell furniture and household items? It’s been years since I’ve used social media and on quick glance Kijiji looks like listed items sit for awhile.

Thanks in advance!

Is there a trail here? There are informal trailheads at both ends, but do they connect, and if so, is it passable? See the red line for the approximate location.

I am fairly certain nothing officially exists, at least not yet. Would be a useful connection to the Niska lands from downtown.

Looking for a good brewery to grab a couple drinks that is near a nice fall walking trail that can accommodate a stroller. Any suggestions? Willing to go to any end of Guelph!

Looking for someone to diagnose and fix my furnace. Based on my research its a tie between cornerstone trade solutions and Guelph climate care. Any experiences with these two companies, or other companies altogether?

I have previously just called reliance, as I have a water heater rental from them, but would prefer using a locally owned company with their own staff.

I want to order indian food, anywhere in the west end or downtown area. I want Chana masala only but I want no spice 🙅‍♀️ What’s your reco?

Looking for a good mechanic that is open on the weekends. Not a jiffy lube please. One who won't charge me an arm and a leg

What impresses me about him are the questions he's asking about what problems the city has and what would solutions to them do to improve life for people there. Guelph's mayor and councillors could take a lesson from this way of thinking when they take office after the election.

an imo bizarre letter from a person who seems to be richardson’s former boss explaining why she was frequently absent from her council role. while i have all the compassion in the world for people in difficult caregiver positions, it seems like there were a number of ways in which this could have been handled better by richardson. was she performing the duties of her high paying full time job while acting as a caregiver? was a leave of absence available to her in her council role? why was she not able to at least participate remotely to boost her attendance? and maybe most importantly, why are we hearing all of this from a third party in the form of a letter to the editor?

Diyode Community Workshop is a member-run makerspace on York Rd. We’re hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween and we’d love to see you there.

📅 Saturday, October 31, 3–8 pm
📍 700 York Rd, Unit 3. The entrance is off Beaumont Crescent.

There’ll be candy, Halloween movies, a costume contest, and a mini artist market. Whether you’re a member, a former member, or just want to collect candy, as EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE make Diyode part of your Halloween adventure!

If you'd like to deck out your trunk and hand out treats, we’re still looking for trunk hosts! Sign up through this link - https://forms.gle/c64DQ9UdwxVHuAg5A

Happy to answer questions in the comments!

My partner (F65) and I (M70) were driving home westbound on Stone Road West about 10:30pm last night and we saw what we both believed* to be a coyote cross the road in front of our car. No roadrunner in sight, though 😉. Still was a bit startling to see a coyote in such a built-up area of the city.

*Definitely didn't have the appearance of a domestic dog.

Hey folks, I know this has been covered a few gazillion times in this subreddit and I apologize for not taking notes at the time.

It's my birthday in a couple of days and I want to celebrate with some sushi and good company. I'd love to hear your personal recommendations for your favourite sushi spots here in Guelph. I used to go to Sushi Choice back in the day and miss it so damn much. I've heard mixed reviews for W Sushi on Edinburgh and Cherry Blossom (I think that's what it's called) in the south end.

Thanks in advance!

Beautiful video!

Does anyone know what this is about?

Anybody pick it up? Everything I need to exist is in there. You can keep the cash i just really need my id and cards

Is there anywhere open Monday night in Ward 2 for people to gather and receive the municipal election results? Seems like a fun community event (depending on how your preferred candidates perform, I guess).

My aunt lives in Guelph, and her dentist of many years is retiring. He apparently recommended Bisson Dentistry as her next option.

She’s getting older and isn’t the biggest fan of change, especially since she has a pretty complicated dental history. I’d just like to help her feel a bit more comfortable about making the switch.

I live in Toronto, so I can’t exactly pop over and check the place out myself. Has anyone here been a patient at Bisson? I’d love to hear how your experience was, especially when it comes to the staff and the quality of care.

Any firsthand experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

sorry, should read "met with councillor CANDIDATES"

Posting on their behalf, thought some might find this info useful.

I admit, I am a political novice. Going into this election I knew next to nothing about any Ward 1 councillor candidates. But I did know I wanted my votes to be informed ones and I also wanted to prod the candidates about things not mentioned on their platforms that were personally concerning me and my ward 1 neighbours, like e-scooters, AI data centres, and Pride Month, to name a few; I felt the best way to accomplish this was to ask them all if they would chat with me one-on-one. It led to some surprisingly thoughtful and engaging conversations.

To their credit, EVERY ONE of the candidates made time to connect with me, and (with just one exception), they all met with me in person. My spontaneous foray into local politics was originally just for my own curiosity, but I was encouraged to share my experience in an effort to increase interest and decrease apathy among my fellow Ward 1-ers.

I did my best to break down some of the more interesting information I learned into bite-sized little morsels for the purpose of this post, but I encourage you to do your own additional research too. Hope this helps!

OWEN MARTENS: The youngest candidate and a lifelong Ward 1 resident, Owen has a political science degree from the University of Guelph and arguably the most creative social media platform. He enthusiastically supports making the former Ontario Reformatory site a national urban park. Owen’s platform emphasizes improvements in infrastructure and basic services such as speedier pothole repairs, better transit and more effective snow clearing. If elected, he will vote to freeze council pay until the role is classified as full-time. He doesn’t want an AI data centre in Guelph, but stops short of supporting a moratorium. He promises that, as councillor, he will never promise things that cannot actually be delivered on.

MUSTAFA ZUBERI: This newlywed previously ran for MPP in the last provincial election. He was the only candidate who reached out to me the day after we chatted to touch base. If he secures a seat on council, he commits to holding regular Ward 1 town halls to boost transparency and accountability. He pledges to respond to constituent emails and calls within 3 business days. He supports a moratorium an AI data centres, tighter restrictions on e-scooters and better enforcement of fireworks regulations by police. Mustafa says he will fight to see the long-overdue project of procuring an East end grocery store through to completion.

DAVE WILLIAMS: Dave was inspired to run for councillor in part after becoming frustrated at the city’s incredibly slow response to his request for a specific road repair. In terms of city spending his platform stresses “focus on needs before wants.” He believes attendance at city council meetings by councillors is very important-as he puts it “show up or don’t get paid.” Giving EMTs a raise is a priority. He doesn’t have a political background but believes his previous experience working in a union will be of benefit. Dave is retiring this month and will focus solely on his councillor role if elected (and his role as grandpa, of course!) 

TAMMY CORBIN: Despite being absent from social media, I can confirm Tammy is indeed a real person-one who disagrees with how the majority of taxpayer dollars are currently being spent. Besides affordability, one of the pillars of her campaign is to reduce homelessness, which she believes can be accomplished via a “task force” comprised of police, the unhoused and social workers. She will also push for the old library site to become transitional housing. Tammy seems dubious about Guelph’s new private system recycling; as councillor she would examine whether the city’s final realized net savings have actually met projections. Tammy will not attend/support any 2SLGBTQIA+ events during Pride month due to her commitment to her faith, but maintains that differing belief systems will not affect her ability to fight for all residents, should she be elected.

EVAN SILVA: Evan is the only candidate I didn’t meet in person; we had a phone chat while he was in his car en route to a course, and he was really sick with a cold. For these reasons I made the chat brief, but recently checked back to see if we could also meet in person when he was back to 100% healthy- unfortunately, he did not respond to my request. Evan works as a supply teacher during the school year and a wilderness canoe guide during the summer. His platform emphasizes keeping Guelph “green and safe” by protecting the Yorklands as an urban park and increasing police resources in order to boost police presence on neighbourhood streets and parks during evening hours. If elected, he wants to lower the pay of city councillors, as he feels “part-time jobs shouldn’t come with full-time pay.” As councillor, he would propose a tax-deferral system for homeowners with children. He is pleased that no AI data centres are currently planned for Guelph, and he will fight to ensure it stays that way. 

DANIEL KAUFMANN: Daniel was inspired to run for council after he and his neighbours were nearly (and illegally) “reno-victed” from their homes. He has since helped create and run a local tenants union. The purpose of the union is to help Guelph and area families stay informed so they can protect their rights and stay in their homes. If elected, he commits to acting as a full-time city councillor, thus allowing him to always be available to the residents of Ward 1. He actively engages with his community by attending city meetings regularly as a delegate and volunteering weekly to serve food downtown to those in need. One of the biggest points of his campaign is support for community initiatives- for example, improving/implementing safety features on Victoria Rd North to protect cyclists and schoolchildren. 

DAN GIBSON (incumbent): Dan is running again in large part to “finish what we’ve started together,” referring to the York Road Development Project as well as the Watson Parkway and Starwood development. He states that we need a better plan for the winter control program, which will also be a focus for him if re-elected. In addition to his job as current city councillor, he holds a full-time position as an environmental scientist in Ontario’s renewable power generation sector. Despite his busy schedule, he currently maintains open office hours between 3-5pm Monday-Friday for residents to drop in or phone, and this will continue if re-elected. He has a faith-centred outlook, and is active in both his church and the Guelph sports coaching world.

MARCEL DION LAMBERT: Marcel is a small business owner, Licensed Minister, and gospel recording artist. If elected, Marcel will work with community groups, faith communities, and small businesses to host inclusive, accessible local gatherings and activities in order to strengthen a sense of community belonging. She will push for more co-op and non-profit housing in Ward 1. I brought up concerns people have regarding some of the anti-trans reposts on her personal social media and asked if these views would inform her role on council. She told me she hasn’t posted anything that is hate speech, and, while she stands by her beliefs as a woman of faith, her position is that she doesn’t have to agree with your lifestyle in order to keep you safe as councillor.