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Market Squared by Adam A. Donaldson

5 Issues this election won't be about (but should)

5 Issues this election won't be about (but should)

This week, Market Squared tries 'click bait' to talk about the issues that might not be on the radar this election
The local election campaign reaches its inevitable beginning

The local election campaign reaches its inevitable beginning

This week's Market Squared has some notes about the current state of local politics as election nominations close
Can a strong mayor beat up the housing crisis? Doubtful

Can a strong mayor beat up the housing crisis? Doubtful

This week's Market Squared struggles with the idea of how "strong mayors" will result in more housing, or more money for housing
Predictably, on-demand holiday transit yields mixed results

Predictably, on-demand holiday transit yields mixed results

This week on Market Squared we take a little trip using Guelph Transit's new on-demand app. Reader discretion is advised.
Guelph electorate, tear down that wall!

Guelph electorate, tear down that wall!

This week's Market Squared looks at the barriers between those that want change at city hall, and how to get around them.
The Calendar Man strikes again!

The Calendar Man strikes again!

This week's Market Squared considers the arguments for and against moving council start times to 10 am.
Behold! The four horsemen of the plan-pocalypse

Behold! The four horsemen of the plan-pocalypse

This week's Market Squared cracks open the four seals and unleashes planning hell on the Earth, or Guelph at least
Downtown's challenges are societal, and thus society's to fix

Downtown's challenges are societal, and thus society's to fix

This week's Market Squared looks at why there's no magic wand to solving issues of homelessness and addiction in the core.
A Canada Day weekend call for more municipal election candidates

A Canada Day weekend call for more municipal election candidates

This week's Market Squared will tell you that you are good enough, smart enough and likeable enough to run for office.
The future is calling, do we answer the call?

The future is calling, do we answer the call?

This week's Market Squared takes a victory lap by quoting someone with credentials who agrees with its long-running thesis.