Dave Beaton

Wild fact: Bitcoin mining uses as much electricity as all of the chips powering AI. Zero scientific output. Proof-of-work has had its moment. Hoping Bitcoin goes to 0 and bitcoin mining stops.

New community gardens planned for two Guelph parks The City of Guelph is launching two new community gardens in Exhibition Park and Courtney, Goines and Malott Park

Seeking community feedback and interest in joining two community gardens in Guelph.
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With a southern Ontario battery farm humming, bidders are lining up to build more just like it | The Narwhal Several proposed battery storage facilities near Lake Erie could help satisfy Ontario’s soaring demand for electricity — and reduce the use of fossil fuels

Several proposed battery storage facilities near Lake Erie could help satisfy Ontario’s soaring demand for electricity — and reduce the use of fossil fuels. thenarwhal.ca/battery-stor...

ANALYSIS | NORAD would be 'altered' if Canada doesn’t buy F-35 jets, warns U.S. ambassador | CBC News U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets.

There are a limited number of f35’s being produced. Leave these to the US. Build Gripens and GlobalEye’s in Canada with Saab. This will be net new capacity for allied middle powers. If we had this already, we could have supplied Ukraine. @MarkJCarney www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Niska parkland Land acquisition In January 2026, the City of Guelph and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) announced intentions to reach an agreement for the

This land transfer opens up lots of exciting future opportunities for our community, and we hope you’ll join us as we continue working to provide parkland for a growing Guelph. Get all the latest project details on our website: guelph.ca/living/recre...

We expect to purchase the 126.16 acres for $756,960. Working towards the land transfer, we asked the GRCA to commit a portion of the sale funds to trail development, in recognition of the City’s historic financial contribution to the land assembly.

Aerial photograph of property along Niska Road, a broad stand of trees between the Speed River and open fields.

Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re working with the Grand River Conservation Authority to partner on the future of 126.16 acres of land along Niska Road: https://ow.ly/PVQB50Y1VF9

We can’t buy more f35’s after Mark Carney’s speech.

Even if the Saab Gripen wasn’t cheaper to buy and operate, able to be built and maintained in Canada, and more naturally designed for cold weather climate… we should switch to avoid supporting a country threatening a NATO country even if it ends up being an Art of the Deal tactic. Screw Trump.

Celebrating 30 years of CELP in the UGDSB! The Upper Grand District School Board is celebrating 30 years of its Community Environmental Leader...

Celebrating 30 years of Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) in the Upper Grand. The thousands of alumni and those interested in the future should check out and contribute to the CELP 30 Facebook page.

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Application information for grade 10 Community Environmental Leadership Program.

Application information for the grade 10 Community Environmental Leadership Program. Help potential candidates learn how to apply for a ‘semester of a lifetime!’ Applications due Feb 13th.

Grade 9 students to tackle climate challenges at Clima-Con in Guelph On Nov. 13, over 150 Grade 9 students will gather at the University of Guelph Arboretum Centre for the second-annual Clima-Con, a youth-led environmental education event organized by the Community Env...

Exciting student engagement by the UGDSB's CELP program. Proud that the City of Guelph is sponsoring this through the Youth Climate Action fund and that my team will be helping demonstrate conservation action by demonstrating invasive buckthorn removal. Community Collaboration!

🎃👻 Spooky Scareousel at Riverside Park 👻🎃
🗓️ Tonight! October 24, 6–9 PM
📍 709 Woolwich Street, Guelph
🎭 Costumes, sweet treats, and spooky fun await!
💝 Bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to support the Guelph Food Bank.
🎠 Sponsored by Anvil Crawler Energy Solutions.
🆓 Free admission!

YouTube video by Reagan Library President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987

From the Reagan Library itself, watch the full 5:10 ofr President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q... (Re-post!)

Crowd at Transportation Summit

What a turnout! 👏 The energy was incredible at the #Guelph Transportation Summit this past Saturday!

Huge thanks to the 100+ people who came out to fight for a better ride & safer streets!

Now, let's keep the momentum going! Join @taaguelph.bsky.social or @activeguelph.bsky.social as a member!

Meet the king of Guelph tree planting Jay Cranstone, the recipient of the 2025 Henry Kock Award presented by Guelph Urban Forest Friends, has helped plant over 100,000 trees in Guelph

‘A community of people to grow a community of trees’. Proud of the work of Jay Cranstone working with our parks team, community partners and Park Stewards to build on Guelph’s biodiverse tree canopy. www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/mee...

Exciting to walk the newly opened section of the Metalworks trail and enjoy the sunset at this stylish riverfront park near Neeve. Connecting in @guelph.ca.

YouTube video by Toronto Wildlife Centre Fox’s fight against mange

🦊 The fox has returned to Guelph’s Riverside tree nursery, standing guard protecting young trees from damage. After being rehabilitated by the amazing @TorontoWildlifeCentre team, this resilient creature is back where it belongs — wild and watchful. 🌳

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#UrbanWildlife #FoxWatch

Thank you from the @guelph.ca Parks team to the community, @uofguelph.bsky.social Project Serve volunteers for your work rebuilding the Hanlon Creek boardwalks.

City worker to receive local tree stewardship award Guelph Urban Forrest Friends to present 2025 Henry Kock Award to Jay Cranstone

Jay Cranstone, an @Guelph.ca parks staff is awarded the Henry Kock award from Guelph Urban Forest Friends for his above and beyond efforts to green our city. www.guelphtoday.com/grounded/cit...

Population control: Guelph geese go on a summer vacation Canada geese rounded up from major rivers' edge parks and relocated to Long Point Conservation Area

Be sure to check out the short video included here www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/p...

Please take your fishing line with you when you leave. Discarded fishing lines can cause serious harm to wildlife, like this goose found in @guelph.ca's Royal City Park that got tangled up. Let's protect our environment and the creatures that live in it! 🦢🌍

#WildlifeProtection #ResponsibleFishing

Great deal and good prepping for the workforce of the future. My son is part of this and in the Bronze Medallion course currently.... On pace to be a Guelph lifeguard in 2027.

A lifeguard wrapping a persons arms in a sling by a pool in Guelph.

Dive into leadership! 🏊 #Guelph Recreation’s new Aquatics Leadership Academy allows Guelph residents to pay a one-time fee of $300 to register for all five core aquatic leadership courses – that's a savings of $785! guelph.ca/employment-c...

Welcome. I’ve been trying to represent for a while. It is good vibes here.

GCAT volunteers at their booth.

Officials doing a selfie.

Protected bike lane.

Erin, Linda and Ralf.

Thanks to West Willow Village Co-op for inviting me to your bike safety event. Biking from the eastend, it gave me a chance to try the multi-use paths & protected @guelph.ca bike lanes on Silvercreek. Great to see folks from @activeguelph.bsky.social, @guelphpolice.bsky.social, & @ugdsb.bsky.social

Young gardener having fun helping his mom spread compost in Howitt Park Community Garden.

Who said work bees can’t be fun? Howitt Park community gardeners bringing people together to make Guelph’s parks more beautiful and productive.

Youth Climate Action Fund Micro-grant program Are you aged 15 to 24 years old? Want to make a difference in the Guelph community? Are you ready to take action on climate change and help the environment?

🌍 Youth Climate Action Fund: Apply Now! 🌍

Are you between 15-24 years old with innovative ideas to combat climate change? Don't miss your chance to receive up to $7,000 to support your project! No prior grant writing experience is needed.

Visit ow.ly/yNZT50VFMU7 to see the requirements and apply

Bill 5: Ontario’s development and mining law, explained | The Narwhal Public commenting on Bill 5 closes in a few days. Here’s everything you need to know about Ontario’s omnibus development bill

The Dog Ford gov't is once again attempting to give cabinet unlimited powers to bypass regulations designed to protect water, wildlife, human health & Indigenous rights, to build things quickly

Here's everything you need to know about Bill 5. Comment period ends May 17
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Mulching the trees planted in Crane Park

City Of Guelph Parks nationalization crew planting a mini forest node in Crane Park.

Site preparation for an additional mini forest node in Crane Park.

Mini forests in the making! Guelph Parks crew is out at Crane Park—prepping, planting, and caring for new forest patches. More trees, more birds, more biodiversity!