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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

Most new downtown CCTV cameras are up, but not yet functioning

Most new downtown CCTV cameras are up, but not yet functioning

Locations may be changed, say police – final locations will be made public
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ICYMI: Online voting set for likely return in 2026 city election

ICYMI: Online voting set for likely return in 2026 city election

Council’s committee of the whole approved a slate of accessible ballot options
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Guelph police face $6M lawsuit for alleged violations of rights

Guelph police face $6M lawsuit for alleged violations of rights

Man claims injuries from 'enraged' officer after illegal detention, search
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City workers get 26 automated traffic tickets on the job

City workers get 26 automated traffic tickets on the job

But Guelph police decline to release details about how many officers got automated tickets
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East end development to go ahead after city withdraws objection

East end development to go ahead after city withdraws objection

Five-storey building and 30 cluster townhomes to replace two vacant homes
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Driver who killed cyclist last year gets $2,000 fine and probation

Driver who killed cyclist last year gets $2,000 fine and probation

Don Mackenzie was hit from behind at ‘highway speed’ and killed along a Mapleton road
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Guelph General among defendants in $4M cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit

Guelph General among defendants in $4M cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit

Family of deceased man claim cancer diagnosis was missed, went undiagnosed for more than 10 years despite repeated tests
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Online voting set for likely return in 2026 city election

Online voting set for likely return in 2026 city election

Council’s committee of the whole approved a slate of accessible ballot options
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City looks to cut court out of parking ticket disputes, maybe more

City looks to cut court out of parking ticket disputes, maybe more

Staff recommend quasi-judicial review system which could be expanded to cover other POA offences
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Residents must take climate change action in daily lives: forum

Residents must take climate change action in daily lives: forum

Guest speakers urge citizens to show commitment through their actions, consumer choices and more
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