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Richard Vivian

Richard Vivian

Richard Vivian is an award-winning journalist and longtime Guelph resident. He joined the GuelphToday team as assistant editor in 2020, largely covering municipal matters and general assignment duties

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Recent Work by Richard

ICYMI: Belwood cottager suing GRCA, neighbour for $1.2 million

ICYMI: Belwood cottager suing GRCA, neighbour for $1.2 million

Renter alleges conservation authority appropriated part of their laneway and added it to neighbouring lot
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Mayor, MP and MPP pen letter saying they don't support urban park 'at this time'

Mayor, MP and MPP pen letter saying they don't support urban park 'at this time'

MP Longfield previously supported plan for the former Ontario Reformatory lands, but withdrew it last month
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Housing starts fall 77 per cent so far this year in Guelph

Housing starts fall 77 per cent so far this year in Guelph

There were 144 local starts from January through April, down from 622 last year
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Retiring CAO Scott Stewart is ready for new adventures ... in Alberta

Retiring CAO Scott Stewart is ready for new adventures ... in Alberta

Stewart has been with the city since 2015, in the role of CAO since 2019
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City nixes planned Ward to downtown pedestrian bridge

City nixes planned Ward to downtown pedestrian bridge

'This decision allows pedestrian bridge options for the area to be evaluated with further input from the community'
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Guelph police report increase in vehicle pursuits

Guelph police report increase in vehicle pursuits

Most vehicle pursuits were called off last year due to public safety concerns
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Three suffer serious burns in Wednesday night house fire

Three suffer serious burns in Wednesday night house fire

Trio climbed out a window to escape the fire and had to be helped down, says deputy fire chief
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Change of parking ticket dispute process gets early approval

Change of parking ticket dispute process gets early approval

Rather than use court time, process involves staff review with potential appeal to appointed third-party
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Belwood cottager suing GRCA, neighbour for $1.2 million

Belwood cottager suing GRCA, neighbour for $1.2 million

Renter alleges conservation authority appropriated part of their laneway and added it to neighbouring lot
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City council wants county to consider designated encampment site

City council wants county to consider designated encampment site

City staff recommend against taking a lead role, citing cost and mandate concerns
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