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Richard Vivian
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Assistant Editor / Senior Reporter at GuelphToday, covering municipal matters. Opinions are my own. Father of two. Longtime Guelph resident.
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New, taller utility poles coming to Silvercreek Parkway and Paisley Road
Alectra Utilities set to rebuild electrical distribution system to meet standards, says city
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November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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New traffic lane, removal of bike lanes on Woodlawn just temporary
Road to be restored in roughly 18 months after Speedvale Avenue bridge is rebuilt; work to begin next spring
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November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Where is former Guelph deputy CAO Trevor Lee working now?
Lee was announced as Orillia's next CAO but the job was rescinded before he began
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November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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City seeks input on building heights, parking requirements, etc.
Open house next week will see the release of new, draft building standards
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November 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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City gets $676,904 to replace automated speed cameras
Cameras went off-line last Thursday, timeline for their removal not yet known
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November 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Wyndham House project aims to end chronic youth homelessness
This would make Guelph the first mid-sized Canadian city to do so
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November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Edinburgh Road crash sends one to hospital
Collision happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday
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November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Two-car crash on Hanlon snarls traffic Friday afternoon
Two cars both suffered extensive front end damage
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September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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I hang my head in shame. My article on the GID lands at city council last night included two substantial errors on amendment vote results, which have been corrected in this latest (hopefully last) version of the article. I cannot apologize enough to readers.
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GID plan tentatively approved, but council wants some changes (correction)
Still no timeline on when construction will start
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September 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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CORRECTION - a motion to require a 6.7-hectare community park was rejected 7-6, not approved as I previously wrote www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/g...
GID plan tentatively approved, but council wants some changes (correction)
Fusion Homes' proposal for less employment lands rejected by council
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September 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Timeline of Pergola Commons redevelopment still unknown
The movie theatre, other businesses are to be replaced with five 10 to 14 storey towers
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September 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Fergus Steampunk Festival draws a costumed crowd
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September 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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The power of words was on display at the Eden Mills Writers' Festival
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September 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Two years and growing for the Guelph Diaper Relief Program
'It's a hidden piece of poverty that people don't realize is very important,' says admin
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September 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Things get vintage on Carden Street
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September 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Driver rushed to hospital after crash behind Royal Plaza (updated) www.guelphtoday.com/police/polic...
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September 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Mayor backs down on proposed graffiti bylaw, council wants options
Motion directing city staff to review and compile options for council’s consideration approved by committee of the whole
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September 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Council approves Waterloo Ave. redevelopment project, again
Initial endorsement deemed void due to public notice error
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September 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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First phase of the city's first bike park is now open
Asphalt pump track construction at Eastview Community Park began last October
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September 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Unexpected ‘utility conflicts’ prompt three-week road closure
A section of Watson Parkway was closed earlier this month for watermain replacement, which is when the conflicts were noticed, a city manager says
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September 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Guelph food services must accept reusable containers starting today
Latest phase of the city’s single-use items bylaw kicks into action Sept. 1
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September 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Woman, 80, attacked downtown; attempted murder charge laid
Victim found unconscious on the sidewalk Sunday morning
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September 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Rentable e-scooters could be available around Guelph soon
Council signed Guelph up for provincial pilot program in 2023, which the province has since extended to 2029
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August 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Mike Schreiner the big spender in provincial election
Green Party leader spend the most, by far, of Guelph candidates, including $14,000 on a victory party
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August 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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City's yard waste collection delayed due to ‘operational issues’
Residents asked to leave bags at the curb into next week
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August 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM