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LETTER: Jewish Guelph Resident Urges Candidates to Hear Concerns About Antisemitism

LETTER: Jewish Guelph Resident Urges Candidates to Hear Concerns About Antisemitism

CaughtinGuelph.com received the following letter to the editor from a Jewish Guelph resident who reflects on belonging, local antisemitic vandalism and the approaching municipal election. The writer calls on candidates to make space for Jewish residents’ concerns, even when political perspectives differ. — An Open Letter to Guelph I have lived in Guelph my whole …

Former Guelph Councillor and Hockey Hall of Famer Endorses Ken Yee Chew For Mayor

LETTER: Former Guelph Councillor and Hockey Hall of Famer Endorses Ken Yee Chew For Mayor

CaughtinGuelph.com received the following letter to the editor from Andy Van Hellemond, a former City of Guelph Ward 2 councillor, NHL referee and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, endorsing Ken Yee Chew for mayor of Guelph. Editor’s Note: This letter was previously submitted to another local media outlet in the city of Guelph …

Gibson Warns Labour Council Candidate Pledges Could Drive Up Guelph Property Taxes

Ward 1 Councillor Dan Gibson is warning that commitments contained in a Guelph and District Labour Council candidate survey could require millions of dollars in additional spending and place further pressure on Guelph property taxes. In a video released during the municipal election campaign, Gibson said he supports maintaining a professional relationship with the City’s …

Candidates Report Sign Losses Across Guelph, Including One Reportedly Set On Fire

Candidates Report Sign Losses Across Guelph, Including One Reportedly Set on Fire

Guelph election candidates are reporting damage and losses to their campaign signs, with police investigating a report that one sign was deliberately burned. Kim Fry, who moved to Guelph just last year and is now running in Ward 2, said she contacted police after a sign at York and Toronto streets was reportedly set on …

Poll: Should Guelph Allow Online Voting Again?

The Guelph City Council is exploring the possibility of introducing online voting for the upcoming municipal election. This initiative, strongly supported by the city’s accessibility advisory committee (AAC), aims to increase voter turnout and improve accessibility. Other Ontario municipalities, such as Markham, Ottawa, and Kingston, have successfully implemented secure online voting systems. These cities have …