I was fortunate yesterday to be invited to a celebration in our Muslim community.
The event celebrated Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), a commemoration of the tribulations and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham, who was willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael in obedience to God. Millions of Muslims travel to Mecca at this time of year.
I was [...]
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These are the key issues raised by attendees at the last State of the City address I delivered which was hosted by the Guelph Civic League:
Dolime Quarry – impact of blasting on residents and water supply
Hanlon Environmental Assessment
Sidewalk Plowing
Urban Forest Master Plan – see last post
Pollinator Park
Guelph Innovation District
Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan
Community gardens
Municipal [...]
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At the State of the City address that I delivered on the weekend, hosted by the Guelph Civic League at their new location at 10 Carden Street, one of the attendees asked about the status of the Urban Forestry Master Plan. I had received a report on the matter the day before but hadn’t had a chance to [...]
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I spoke at the Places to Grow Summit on November 5th. I highlighted the public consultation program we employed to move our community towards a more sustainable approach to growth management.
My presentation along with the proceedings of the entire summit are now available on line. Click here.
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It is estimated that the cost of substance abuse in Ontario in 2002 was $14.3 billion, or $1,185 for every man, woman and child. If we apply this data to the City of Guelph and County of Wellington, the cost to our communities would be approximately $240 million. Of course, these are only the costs [...]
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