I mentioned in a previous post that I had been asked to speak before the Natural Resources Standing Committee on integrated energy systems.
Here is their final report which is very supportive of the community energy planning model. Guelph is highlighted.
NR Standing Committee Report
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A new web page makes it easier to learn about and navigate road closures and disruptions.
City staff have developed this interactive, user-friendly page with a map showing road closures, lane reductions, alternate routes, and upcoming projects.
There is lots of road construction underway in the city this summer, and there will be even more next year [...]
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A mistake was made with respect to the proposal for the Guelph Youth Music Centre Parking Lot both in terms of consultation and the original design.
Our staff have acknowledged this mistake, apologized for it at the meeting last week and have expressed their commitment to work with the neighbourhood to meet their expectations while addressing [...]
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Click here to read the news release.
As a courtesy, the occupiers have been advised that they have until noon tomorrow (Friday) to leave the site.
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Here are some photos from Veteran Appreciation Day, held Wednesday, August 11 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234. It was a wonderful way to pay tribute to our veterans outside of the traditional Remembrance Day ceremony.
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A number of residents have expressed concerns with a planned parking lot at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. The original plan involved the removal of a number of trees. Staff are now modifying the plan to ensure that most if not all of the trees can be saved, even though that means fewer parking spaces.
The [...]
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There has been some concern in the community about the Ministry of Natural Resources’ position about the Hanlon Creek Business Park, stemming from coverage of the injunction hearing and a July 31st letter from MNR requesting further study on the Jefferson salamander habitat.
In response to the letter, the City met with MNR on August 5. [...]
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I have been hearing many misconceptions about this project. Here are some of the facts.
MYTH: The project will destroy an old-growth forest.
FACT: The heritage (what is incorrectly being referred to as old growth) grove of trees is excluded from development and is being protected, with the exception of two trees that are not in good condition and [...]
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