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Blogging Mayors, Municipal Councillors and Officials
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A Blueprint for the NEXT Hamilton |
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Ontario -
Hamilton
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Written by Mayor Fred Eisenberger
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
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- Our new Official Plan will help shape the Hamilton of tomorrow.... (
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New date for City Hall grand opening is September 19 |
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by kfarbridge
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
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The Guelph Mercury mistakenly reported that our Grand Opening is taking place this Saturday. It’s actually on September 19th.
You can read more about our grand opening celebrations at www.guelph.ca/grandopening. Please mark your...
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Carson Reid – Pulling Mercury advertising over reporting of his latest environmental |
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
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Word is Carson Reid is back from his “vacation” and he is not happy about the news coverage of his latest environmental. Word is Carson threatens pulling his advertising if you continue to cover the story. Your hands might be tied, but...
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Crowsnest Pass Volunteers Needed |
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Alberta -
Crowsnest Pass
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Written by Crowsnest Pass Home
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
Here is your chance for all those folks that have voiced their concerns over the appearance of our community.
The Crowsnest Advisory Committee, as struck up two committees to...
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Backing Away From The Gregor Plan |
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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I have no inside knowledge on this, but yesterday's big Regional Transportation Accord announcement has Mayor Dianne Watts's fingerprints all over it. Taking a cue from the Livability Accord strategy, Lower Mainland mayors have signed...
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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Mike Smyth at the Province blasted Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson yesterday for his handling of the HEAT shelters:Read more at: |
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
Some stories in the local papers that follow-up on various Township issues:
- Township Council gave final reading to rezoning 222nd/Fraser Hwy. for seniors and single-family housing (Read more at: |
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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another dandelion season has come and gone and again the city waited until after the weeds went to seed before the grass was cut. I read with interest where the city has said you cannot dump sod ends and such in the bush portions of the city parks...
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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I am writing to express my concerns about the skateboard area that was recently installed in Deerpath park. While I do not live near the park, I have friends that do and I am appalled by the behaviour of the users of this facility. Certainly every...
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Heavy enforcement undermines Bike ‘Friendly’ initiative |
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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On Friday morning I was issued a $110 ticket by a City of Guelph Police officer for riding my bike against the posted one-way sign on Carden Street. I don’t object to the officer calling me on my infraction — fair enough. What bothers me...
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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i am a guelph citizen of over 30 years. as i grow older, i see the city grow and i see the lines of traffic get increasingly longer. i see trails that were once dirt get converted into gravel then into concrete…
i look for parks to...
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New date set for City Hall Grand Opening |
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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Guelph artists, performers and community groups will come together to celebrate the Grand Opening of Guelph’s new City Hall on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
The City will provide free transit service from 5:40 a.m. to 6 p.m. to encourage people...
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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The following correspondences came in while I was away in Edmonton. My apologies for not posting earlier.
I understand that the outdoor urinals in the downtown area is going to be voted on tonight. As a taxpayer of this city I would strongly urge...
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Monitoring New York City Closely Today... |
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British Columbia -
Kamloops
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Written by Arjun Singh
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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In 2007, I took quite a bit of flack for spending some of my city council travel budget traveling to the Personal Democracy Forum conference. Some media focused on the fact that I was traveling to New York City, "the...
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
By the way, in the past few days, we've had to spike or alter a half-dozen Dotcomments due to some inappropriate content. We apologize for having to do this, but as publishers, we can be held liable for what is posted here.
So, as a rule...
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
Gordon Campbell became the fifth longest-serving Premier of British Columbia today. Can you name the four premiers who have served longer than his 8 years, 25 days?
I got three of the four right. Click Read more at: |
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GGS Committee Agenda for June 30th |
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Alberta -
Grand Prairie
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Written by Bill Given
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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Because of the Canada Day holiday one of my regular city committee meetings has been bumped to Tuesday - the General Government Services (GGS) Committee. As I mentioned last time I posted an agenda from GGS, this committee meets every second week...
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
It's been a fun few days, and I wanted to mention a few places I've been recently--and mention a couple of things to do on Canada Day.
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Council Agenda for June 29th, 2009 |
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Alberta -
Grand Prairie
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Written by Bill Given
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Monday, 29 June 2009 |
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Hope you are enjoying the sunshine! Below is the agenda for tonight's regular council meeting. These regular meetings start at 7pm and are open if you want to attend. If you can't make it in to watch live, in person then you can always Read more at: |
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Greenwood on the District Deficit |
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Monday, 29 June 2009 |
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The Langley Advance features a very interesting letter today from outgoing School District secretary-treasurer Peter Greenwood on the...
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Monday, 29 June 2009 |
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I would like to give you my opinion on this open air urinals debate.I do not like the idea of this and think they will not be
used,you got to remember that these people that urinate downtown are pigs.I think it is going to lead to other problems
for...
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by ianward2
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Monday, 29 June 2009 |
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this whole subject is absurd! Guelph DOES need downtown facilities (Have you ever had a child needing to “go” while in the square?? Where do you take them?)
Instead of these outdoor things, put the porta potties and get them painted grey...
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Volume 9, Issue 24: June 15, 2009 |
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Ontario -
Ottawa
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Written by Doug Thompson
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Monday, 29 June 2009 |
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Additional Infrastructure Dollars for Guelph |
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by kfarbridge
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Monday, 29 June 2009 |
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Today, an additional $3.82M of Federal and Provincial infrastructure funding was announced for recreational facilities in Guelph.
These new construction projects will certainly create jobs. When you add this funding to the $44 million in...
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Metro Vancouver Salaries Tops $100 Million |
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
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Thanks to CityCaucus.com, we know that salaries for staff and politicians at Metro Vancouver came to $102,131,905 in 2008. Unbelievable for...
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
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Langley RCMP Superintendent Janice Armstrong has posted her latest report, and passes along a warning about a recent rash of cat...
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Parents For Independent Trustees Cleared |
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British Columbia -
Langley
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Written by Jordan Bateman
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Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
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The BC RCMP have announced that the Parents for Independent Trustees group, while late, did file the necessary paperwork regarding their endorsement ad in the 2008 School Board election, Read more at: |
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Under the Weather and Out of Town |
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British Columbia -
Kamloops
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Written by Arjun Singh
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Saturday, 27 June 2009 |
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Apologies for the lack of posts over past few days. On Wednesday evening, I flew out to Albany NY for a famiiy wedding. At the same time, came down with a bad flu. Am now better, but not home until...
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Celebrating people who make a difference |
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Ontario -
Guelph
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Written by kfarbridge
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Friday, 26 June 2009 |
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Last night I presented Mayor’s Awards for outstanding volunteer and community service to Philip Gosling; Netta Jackson; John Marsden; the family of the late Ingrid MacRae; and the family of Terry O’Connor, who was out of town . You can...
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