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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 12
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 11
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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 11
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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 10
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 8
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Fergus Steampunk Festival draws a costumed crowd
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 8
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The power of words was on display at the Eden Mills Writers' Festival
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 8
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 8
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Things get vintage on Carden Street
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 5
Driver rushed to hospital after crash behind Royal Plaza (updated) www.guelphtoday.com/police/polic...
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 4
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 4
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Council approves Waterloo Ave. redevelopment project, again
Initial endorsement deemed void due to public notice error
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 2
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 2
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 2
This started yesterday www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/g...
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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Sep 2
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Woman, 80, attacked downtown; attempted murder charge laid
Victim found unconscious on the sidewalk Sunday morning
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 29
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 29
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 29
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 27
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Guelph’s Goods Exchange Weekend is back
Residents urged to put ‘free’ items on the curb for others to take
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 27
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 27
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 26
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 26
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 26
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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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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · Aug 25
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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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