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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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Two-car crash on Hanlon snarls traffic Friday afternoon Two cars both suffered extensive front end damage

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12.09.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GID plan tentatively approved, but council wants some changes (correction) Still no timeline on when construction will start

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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11.09.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GID plan tentatively approved, but council wants some changes (correction) Fusion Homes' proposal for less employment lands rejected by council

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...

11.09.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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10.09.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fergus Steampunk Festival draws a costumed crowd

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08.09.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The power of words was on display at the Eden Mills Writers' Festival

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08.09.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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08.09.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Things get vintage on Carden Street

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08.09.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Driver rushed to hospital after crash behind Royal Plaza (updated) www.guelphtoday.com/police/polic...

05.09.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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04.09.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Council approves Waterloo Ave. redevelopment project, again Initial endorsement deemed void due to public notice error

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04.09.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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02.09.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unexpected β€˜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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02.09.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

This started yesterday www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/g...

02.09.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman, 80, attacked downtown; attempted murder charge laid Victim found unconscious on the sidewalk Sunday morning

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02.09.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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29.08.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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29.08.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City's yard waste collection delayed due to β€˜operational issues’ Residents asked to leave bags at the curb into next week

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29.08.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guelph’s Goods Exchange Weekend is back Residents urged to put β€˜free’ items on the curb for others to take

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27.08.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City seeks proposals to establish a daytime drop-in centre Approved in May, the city has now entered the RFP stage of the process

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27.08.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City eyes 97% spike in WSIB allocations for firefighters, paramedics Went from $715,000 in 2023 to a projected $1.41 million in 2027

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27.08.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five arrests, $120K in drugs and weapons seized in Guelph drug bust Search warrant reportedly turns up fentanyl, crystal meth, cocaine, crossbow, nunchucks, expensive bicycles and more

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26.08.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mayor wants property owners to be responsible for removing graffiti Plans on bringing a motion to council calling for a bylaw with a time limit and fines for those who don't remove graffiti

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26.08.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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South End Community Park will be closed for months Shutdown to begin Sept. 2 and continue until spring, as South End Community Centre construction continues

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26.08.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Police seek help solving city’s oldest unresolved homicide Gus Fourtounes, father of two, died at hospital after being stabbed in the chest

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25.08.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City preps for future prospect of wildfire at local water wells Officials seek risk assessment and mitigation plan for Arkell and Carter wellfields

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19.08.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to dry spell, city bans lawn watering and at-home car washing Outdoor water use restrictions elevated to level two

Correction: The ban doesn't include recreational sprinklers, unless they're set running without being actively played in. www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/d...

15.08.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paving prompts rolling overnight road closures downtown Shutdowns to run from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between Aug. 18 and Sept. 12

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14.08.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Public meeting, decision re-do set for Waterloo Avenue redevelopment First meeting, council decision voided after timing error identified on public notices

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14.08.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to dry spell, city bans lawn watering and at-home car washing Outdoor water use restrictions elevated to level two

Warning: City signs still say we're in level one.
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13.08.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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