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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

With more snow on the way, on-street parking ban continues

With more snow on the way, on-street parking ban continues

City declared a significant weather event on Wednesday, which remains in place
Developers want the city to grow up ... as in taller

Developers want the city to grow up ... as in taller

Draft proposal would see buildings as tall as 20 storeys in the downtown, with generally higher projects throughout
Council supports Guelph/Cambridge passenger rail line

Council supports Guelph/Cambridge passenger rail line

Mayor to send letter to Metrolinx in support of Region of Waterloo business case
Protection granted for dismantled, historic U of G conservatory

Protection granted for dismantled, historic U of G conservatory

City council confirms designation, though school officials argue it has ‘no purpose’ in light of demolition
Council approves funding programs for new affordable housing

Council approves funding programs for new affordable housing

Trio of initiatives meant to help individuals and developers create 8,700 new affordable units by 2051
Council approves heritage designation despite owner’s objection

Council approves heritage designation despite owner’s objection

James Street building dating back to 1912 now under Ontario Heritage Act protection
Developer looks to replace downtown Wendy’s, KFC with 29-storey building

Developer looks to replace downtown Wendy’s, KFC with 29-storey building

The location is currently zoned for buildings up to 12 storeys
ICYMI: Project manager for Guelph's new library was fired; now he's suing them for $200K

ICYMI: Project manager for Guelph's new library was fired; now he's suing them for $200K

Lawsuit seeks $197,000 from Guelph Public Library, including $50,000 for ‘moral damages’
Own a historic building? City seeks heritage designation volunteers

Own a historic building? City seeks heritage designation volunteers

'I have a feeling that there's plenty of people out there that would want their properties designated and protected for future generations,' says city heritage planner
‘We need to be prepared,’ mayor warns in State of the City Address

‘We need to be prepared,’ mayor warns in State of the City Address

Looming trade war mixed with potential political shifts provincially and federally have created ‘largely uncertain times,’ Guthrie says
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