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Adam A. Donaldson

Adam A. Donaldson

In addition to writing his weekly political column for GuelphToday, Adam A. Donaldson writes and manages Guelph Politico, frequently writes for Nerd Bastards and sometimes has to do less cool things for a paycheque.

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Recent Work by Adam A.

OPINION: Some brief takeaways from the last council meetings of the year

OPINION: Some brief takeaways from the last council meetings of the year

This week's Market Squared looks at the NIMBYism, nuance, and non-confidence that marked the last two meetings of council in 2024.
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Poilievre and his magic 'axe' versus the curse of city hall

Poilievre and his magic 'axe' versus the curse of city hall

This week's Market Squared casts a blocking spell on the federal opposition leader's ill-informed comments last weekend
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Guthrie and council nip/tuck their way out of questions of trust

Guthrie and council nip/tuck their way out of questions of trust

'We don’t need to know the thread count of the sheets the mayor sleeps on, but it’s not unreasonable to know who’s footing the hotel bill, says this week's Market Squared
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What does the 2025 budget say about us?

What does the 2025 budget say about us?

This week's Market Square offers some final thoughts before Wednesday's budget meeting.
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Playing jazz with the council agenda predictably fails

Playing jazz with the council agenda predictably fails

This week's Market Squared looks at why Wednesday's planning meeting is emblematic of a serious information and transparency vacuum at city hall.
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You can't trade constitutional rights to end homelessness

You can't trade constitutional rights to end homelessness

According to this week's Market Squared, the cruelty is the point when it comes to using the notwithstanding clause
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City hall flails as they move fast and break things

City hall flails as they move fast and break things

This week's Market Square looks at how the Silicon Valley ethos doesn't translate to municipal governance
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Why is the City of Guelph sleepwalking into a transit strike?

Why is the City of Guelph sleepwalking into a transit strike?

This week's Market Squared looks at the labour issue that no one at city hall wants to talk about
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Reflections on the Guthrie Decade

Reflections on the Guthrie Decade

This week's Market Squared looks back at 10 years of Cam Guthrie's mayoralty, and where he (and we) go from here
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There's lots of heart for the HART Hub, but will it save lives?

There's lots of heart for the HART Hub, but will it save lives?

This week's Market Squared still has serious concerns about what happens after the consumption and treatment site closes.
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