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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

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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Council rejects developer’s request to demo heritage buildings

Council rejects developer’s request to demo heritage buildings

Demolition permit sought as council seeks heritage protection, which developer is appealing
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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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