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Letter: Save our 'beloved' reformatory lands

Letter: Save our 'beloved' reformatory lands

'While I greatly appreciate the fact that city council has already moved to protect the buildings of the old reformatory, it is critical that this be expanded to include the 70 acre lands around the facility,' letter writer says
LETTER: June 14 decision 'critical' for Yorklands, reader says

LETTER: June 14 decision 'critical' for Yorklands, reader says

Reader says recommendations by City staff don't go far enough
LETTER: It's important the Yorklands receive the appropriate designation

LETTER: It's important the Yorklands receive the appropriate designation

'These lands have been a valuable resource for the people of Guelph and should continue to be so,' says reader
LETTER Respect the synergy between structures and setting of the Yorklands

LETTER Respect the synergy between structures and setting of the Yorklands

'There is sometimes a synergy between structures and their settings: They are more than the sum of their parts'
LETTER: In the midst of a long haul, a little patience doesn't hurt

LETTER: In the midst of a long haul, a little patience doesn't hurt

A little patience can go a long way for one reader
LETTER: An open letter to Doug Ford on the essentialness of barbershops and hair salons

LETTER: An open letter to Doug Ford on the essentialness of barbershops and hair salons

'I would like to see you reassess the essential businesses list as some things like a barbershop or hair salon are essential to personal hygiene'
LETTER: Regular reports could be key to de-carbonizing the community

LETTER: Regular reports could be key to de-carbonizing the community

Reader David J.A. Douglas feels that bi-annual or similar 'report cards' on our progress, on all fronts, makes sense for all of us to gauge our progress
Letter: COVID is giving us even more reason to be kind and supportive

Letter: COVID is giving us even more reason to be kind and supportive

Guelph resident Sian Matwey reminds us to be especially supportive of the vulnerable members of our community during COVID
LETTER: Increased density concerns resident of Willow Road area

LETTER: Increased density concerns resident of Willow Road area

'Congestion upon congestion upon congestion' says letter writer
LETTER: Resident not pleased with abbreviated Centre Wellington committee meeting

LETTER: Resident not pleased with abbreviated Centre Wellington committee meeting

'It’s shocking to think there was an intention to silence a citizen’s advisory committee'