The most recent Memorial Cup brought an estimated $50.9 million in new spending into Greater Kelowna’s economy, according to a Canadian Hockey League announcement, as Guelph prepares to host the tournament in 2027. In Guelph’s vote on financial support for its bid, Leanne Caron voted against the funding commitment, while Ken Yee Chew voted in …
Ward 2 voters can compare four candidates’ questionnaire answers side by side, covering property taxes, council pay, transportation and how they would represent residents. Compare Ward 2 Councillor Candidate Answers We thank Troy Bridgeman, Greg Cox, Morgan Dandie and Alec Purves for taking the time to participate. Below are selected highlights from their responses. Troy …
Ward 1 voters can compare seven candidates’ questionnaire answers side by side, covering property taxes, council pay, transportation and how they would represent residents. Compare Ward 1 Councillor Candidate Answers We thank Dan Gibson, Daniel Kaufmann, Marcel Dion Lambert, Owen Martens, Evan Silva, Dave Williams and Mustafa Zuberi for taking the time to respond. The …
Guelph voters can now compare Ken Yee Chew and Leanne Caron’s questionnaire answers side by side, covering property taxes, council pay, transportation, accountability and other issues facing the city. Compare Mayoral Candidate Answers Caught in Guelph’s mayoral questionnaire asks candidates 11 questions about their backgrounds, priorities and approaches to representing residents. We thank both candidates …
Three sitting Guelph councillors running in the 2026 municipal election supported councillor pay raises approved in both 2022 and 2026. Over the broader period shown in the accompanying graphic, the City’s published annual property tax levy increases compounded to approximately 48% from a 2018 baseline through 2026. Phil Allt, Cathy Downer and Leanne Caron voted …
In a recent campaign video, Leanne Caron presents herself as a “change maker,” telling voters that Guelph is ready for a different direction. But there is an interesting question raised by that argument, particularly when we consider something Caron herself once said about how City Hall works. Following the 2014 municipal election, when Cam Guthrie …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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