Monday, March 31, 2008
Blog Guelph: Catholic Hill
Ever since the school board tore down the old Bishop Mac high school to reveal the historic Loretta Convent on Catholic Hill, my entrepreneurial mind has been doing double time. The combination of buildings, location, open space and rich history seems like the perfect combo of raw ingredients for what could be a kick ass international tourist attraction.
As of Friday, this vision finally sprouted some serious roots.
Cultural tourism is a hot commodity in our world today and Guelph is about to step on the bandwagon thanks to a $5 million dollar stash of cash from the province. The coin is earmarked for the formidable task of transforming the Loretto Convent into our new civic museum. Guelph's royal crown is about to get a beautiful new gem.
With this news I'm pleased to start the week off with a 'Imagine Catholic Hill' series of photos shot by a talented slew of our very own cultural creatives.
Best viewed with a challis of medium bodied red wine and bread - say a fresh baguette from Ouderkirk & Taylor at 3 Wyndham Street.
Guelph - it's getting better all the time.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: The Ladies Backside
With the Church of Our Lady as the center piece, the project has huge potential for success. I secretly think of this site as having equal draw as the Martyr's Shine of Midland - remember - even the Pope had to make a stop there.
People love beautiful, old churches.
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Blog Guelph: Loretta Convent - Scores!
Total project price tag: $12.7 million. By my accounting, we're half way there.
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Blog Guelph: Church Of Our Lady Details
For a fine art print of this photo check Ben Benvie Photography.
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Blog Guelph: Location, Location, Location
Arriving into town via Eramosa Road, Our Lady dominates the skyline.
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Blog Guelph: If We Build It....
...they will come.
Tomorrow - Downtown Lynn reflects on Earth Hour Guelph and beyond....
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Blog Guelph: The Tail End of Winter
It's Double Photo Gem Friday friends AND the last weekend in March. Blessed April showers can't come soon enough but until they do, we're still Marching through the tail end of winter.
Please hold the course winter warriors. The battle is coming to an end.
But before you press on, here's a couple of important notes to report plus the seed of an idea.
1. Our foto gal Denim has a furry pile of kittens - click this pic to see them.
2. Mayor Karen Farbridge is excited about Earth Hour Guelph. Watch this Guelph Mercury video to hear about her vision.
3. Instead of one hour of candle lit darkness on Saturday night, why not unplug for the whole evening. Could be fun. Might be sexy. Will be historic.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Super Sunbeam
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Blog Guelph: Lights OUT
Gather your candles friends,
Saturday, March 29, 8:00 pm is Earth Hour.
According to Earth Hour Dot Org it was,
"Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.
About Earth Hour
On March 31 2007, for one hour, Sydney made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming – coal-fired electricity – by turning off its lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city. What began as one city taking a stand against global warming caught the attention of the world.
In 2008, 24 global cities will participate in Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29. Earth Hour is the highlight of a major campaign to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take the simple steps needed to cut their emissions on an ongoing basis. It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference – from businesses turning off their lights when their offices are empty, to households turning off appliances rather than leaving them on standby."
So hey, let's you and I jump on board too.
If you're not a joiner, then don't sign up but maybe just try to power down for the hour.
Click on these 4 dim pics to see where they take you today...
See you in the dark,
-Downtown Lynn-
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Blog Guelph: What light through yonder window...?
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Blog Guelph: By the light...
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Blog Guelph: It's a family effort
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Blog Guelph: Haiku You
Sure.
Wake up to bright sunny skies, the sound of birds and sight of melting banks of snow - as if nothing happened last night - as if winter didn't unleash yet another drunken temper tantrum upon us.
Right.
Experts blame Global Warming, El Nino or natural weather cycles but it all boils down to this.
This winter is a bully.
Look up in disgust wonder
Freezy eye soaker
Sue Richards
PS. Today - five cold Flickr faves - click, click, click.
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Blog Guelph: Snow Blind
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Blog Guelph: Bull
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Blog Guelph: Dig This - Not
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Blog Guelph: Spring Fishing
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Blog Guelph: Calling all angels
Yes,
calling all angels for no particular reason other than the assumption that you lot out there in Blogosphere could use one - or maybe even two.
Let's face it, we can all use an angel on our side, sitting pretty on our shoulder every now and then. Even if it is just to beckon the spring thaw, know what I mean?
Sigh.
Sorry to be such a drag, but the endless deep freeze is getting me down. Scattered and still sleepy is just no way to be towards the end of March.
But fear not dearhearts, you will see a difference coming at you REAL soon.
Promise.
For today though, here is a handful of randomness to reflect the mood and perhaps to meditate upon (and click through too!)
-Downtown Lynn-
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Blog Guelph: Ten Little Piggies
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Blog Guelph: Balance
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Blog Guelph: Found Blooms
Blog Guelph: Found Wisdom
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Monday, March 24, 2008
Blog Guelph: Good Monday
In celebration of the 'holiday for some', otherwise thought of as Good Monday, it's a simple two post 'sleep and surrender' series for yah today dear visitors.
But before I skip off down the bunny trail, I'd like to welcome and thank some of our regular guests that pop by from places other than Guelph like Des Plaines, Illinois - Viernheim, Germany - Worcester, United Kingdom - Hanoi, Vietnam - Qormi, Malta - Fukuoka, Japan - Kensington, South Australia - Zagreb, Croatia and of course YOU.
Thanks a bunch for stopping by. You help grease the Blog Guelph wheels.
Should you be looking for some flashback fun today - like comparing the amount of our cities snow fall with last year at this time - please have a gander through the Blog Guelph March 2007 archives.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: We Surrender
Please make winter go away!
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Blog Guelph: Spring Colours
It's "not so bad Thursday" today.
One day before the much appreciated statutory holiday, Good Friday - where we witness a mess of chocolate, some wicked fresh colour and the undeniable spirit of spring forcing it's way up and out.
Yes people, it's here!
Spring has (kinda) sprung today.
For proof of this, dig under the piles of snow and you may just spy a tendril or two peeking out from the earth.
Now hush all you naysayers, scroll down and have a look at the indomitable shoots discovered in a particularly warm and sheltered hidey hole in Downtown Guelph just yesterday.
Take that!
Digitalambitions graces us with her colourful capture to start off today's quartet of hope.
Spring:
Birds singing and children squealing and buds a sprouting...
Bring it on.
-Downtown Lynn-
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Blog Guelph: Proof
See, told you so.
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Blog Guelph: Wat' er you waiting for?
There are many things going on this weekend in our fair town.
One of those worthy ventures goes a little like this:
The Water Awareness Rally
Saturday March 22
St. George's Square, Wyndham Street, Guelph
12 noon - 1pm
Join us for this family friendly water awareness rally featuring:
- Local politicians
- Community environmental groups
- Guest speakers
James Gordon and The Funky Mamas performing!
Supported by: Guelph International Resource Centre, Council of
Canadians, Wellington Water Watchers, Making Waves (WLU students),
Guelph Urban Forest Friends, Guelph Students for Environmental Change,
Guelph Civic League, Funky Mamas, James Gordon, International Oil
Working Group, Guelph Peace Community, Waterlooians, Brant Avenue
Public School Environmental Club, Harcourt Memorial United Church and
others
Wear blue for water!
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Blog Guelph: Waiting for Spring
This bike is just itching to be sprung.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Blog Guelph: Sheep-ish
Great Wednesday to you dear Blog Guelphites. Be cautious as you go about your business. It's a wet, slippery one out there.
As you've come to expect, I'm perfectly pleased to offer a 7 post series that's laced with details of some upcoming Guelph events, a couple 'new to our scene' blog links, an important reminder AND four cool images by photographer Nirai Kanai, our newest shutterbug to be featured on Blog Guelph.
But before you press on to the next pretty post, I must ask. Is this sheep smiling the Mona Lisa?
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Rise Up Church of Our Lady
Obviously you like photography if you're a frequent flyer with Blog Guelph so me thinks you'll want to attend the opening of Urban Revelations: Photos of Paris by Oxanna Adams on April 4th from 7 - 9 at Flo.
All the details you could ever need are here or found by clicking on Oxanna's stylin' ad in the left sidebar.
Do mark your calendar.
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Blog Guelph: Mike Sharp
Perhaps you caught Mike's album release concert at Hillside last July and long to hear the man crank out his handcrafted tunes again. Well happy easter bunny - you're in luck.
This Saturday night Mike and friends (Mike Ostler, Nick Craine, Jeremy Shute) will be lighting up the Carden Street Cafe, logically located on Carden Street, starting around 10pm. There is NO cover - which frees up some coin so you can purchase Mike's inaugural CD 'June'.
Photo by Ben Benvie - click the image to see his amazing Hillside Festival photo set.
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Blog Guelph: Something Old, Something New, Something Blue
Moving right along .... we've got two new bloggers on the roll for you to check out.
Owen Roberts, Guelph's Urban Cowboy has been a communications fixture at the University of Guelph since my frosh days plus a regular columnist for the Guelph Mercury for a good long stretch. Now you can keep up on his Agri-Biz blog - located in the right column under News Blogs.
Cat Can Cook will appeal to anyone that likes collecting recipes, cooking, eating - you know - the foodies among you. Located in 'the roll' under Unique Interests.
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Blog Guelph: Guelph Reads
Guelph Reads needs volunteers......
Advertising / Media - Organize advertising and media coverage before, at and after the event. Get people talking and thinking about Guelph Reads!
Chief Elections Officer - Figure out a voting system that's fair, includes live, web-based and other accessible forms of voting. Let democracy prevail!
Programmes - make attractive, cheap and useful programs to hand out at the event. It may be easier to manage if someone writes it and someone else designs and prints it.
Website developer - Keep the website fresh and up to date. Provide some of the web content. Troubleshoot the inevitable problems. Impose order on chaos.
Sound Tech - someone who knows what needs to be done. Get the equipment to and from the venue. Make sure it is properly set up and used. Troubleshoot.
Reception - Help organize refreshments and community tables for the resource reception in the foyer after the debate.
Event volunteers - Show up ready to help on April 26th. Tasks to be announced.
If you can provide your skills to one of these areas or if you want more information about Guelph Reads, please email kimm.khagram@gmail.com with your phone contact info as soon as possible.
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Blog Guelph: Details
And now for a simple reminder.
Please get with the GIG Guelph and complete this survey before March 23rd.
Why?
Because "every household in Guelph will be asked to complete the online survey which asks about current conservation behaviours and the obstacles faced when trying to conserve. The challenge will then be to see if we can remove those barriers over time."
Get With the Gig - Green Impact Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Day Brightener
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Blog Guelph: The Faceoff
Good Tuesday all,
So many things to Blog Guelph about really...Aries is coming, International Goof Off Day too and of course, vernal equinox.
Yes, that would be spring folks.
But just because the calendar claims, it doesn't make it so - just yet.
The beautiful thing about cold and snow as we inch closer to spring, is that it can't last.
So let's laugh in the face of those big flakes that dropped on our heads this morning, shake our fists at the frigid winds that, try as they might, cannot blow us down. Let us remain resolute in our positivity, in our knowledge that this, too, shall pass.
And hey, since winter is indeed still on the ground, let's celebrate the fact that 116 years ago TODAY, Lord Stanley donated a Silvery Cup and hockey was never, ever the same again.
There are none more surprised than myself that today's Blog Guelph six-pack of pics are in honour of Hockey.
So get out there and shoot some stick (is that even a hockey term?) while you still can.
-Downtown Lynn-
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Blog Guelph: Empty Net
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Blog Guelph: Scramble For The Puck
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Blog Guelph: it ain't over yet
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Blog Guelph: I Love Winter
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Blog Guelph: Wee Player
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Blog Guelph: W is for Winter......
...but not for long. SSSSSSpring is coming.
So then it's top of the mid-day Monday to you on this bright Saint Patrick's Day. It's feeling like a lucky day here at Blog Guelph and to share that vibe, I have 13 diverse, artful, pure Guelph photos for you to soak in while you're sucking on your green beer.
We've endured a record breaking, shovel bending, bruiser of a winter in our stretch of Canada this year. AND yes I know that more snow is inevitable and I'm fully able to see the enormous piles of the white stuff everywhere but - BUT - there is a lovely warmth to the sun as we slide toward this weeks Vernal Equinox.
Spring IS in the air.
On that note - please fully enjoy today's selection of stunning images. Leave comments, click on the photographs, get inspired, check out the ads, tell someone about Blog Guelph and come back tomorrow for more good stuff by the talent that live in and around our town.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Snow Caps
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Blog Guelph: The BIG Storm
Looking down Mcdonnell Street by the Guelph Mercury - which by the way has a whole new look for spring. Go buy one and have a look/read.
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Blog Guelph: The "Very" Grand River
Northern section of the Grand River outside Fergus. The Speed/Eramosa Rivers flow into the Grand.
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Blog Guelph: After the BIG Snow
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Blog Guelph: Wise Guy
Great Horned Owl - part of the weekend's College Royal Open House at the University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Awareness - Safe Week
University of Guelph students put large numbers of these windmills up on campus during Safe Week.
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Blog Guelph: Optimist
Blog Guelph: The Attack
She skates, she scores!
University of Guelph inter-college hockey.
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Blog Guelph: Spring Hackey Sack
St. George's Square by the mouth of Douglas Street.
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Blog Guelph: Bacon
Litter of piglets: part of the weekend's College Royal Open House at the University of Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Mystery at the Albion
The Orbax Show @ the Albion Hotel. Check out Raven Girls full set of amazing show pics by clicking on this image.
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Blog Guelph: Your Lucky Day
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Blog Guelph: Drum Fun
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Blog Guelph: s-t-o-p light
Thursday is a dream.
It's the day before Friday,
Know what I mean?
To follow up on our dear Sue's Green theme of late, I thought you could use some more socially conscious tidbits to tuck into your collective back pockets.
Here are 4 such posts...
The brilliant Accordian Chick starts us off today with a shot that fits the bill for informing you about a very cool anti-junk mail program offered by none other than Can Post.
The Red Dot Campaign reminds you of your choice to say “NO” to unwanted advertising.
Check it out.
While you're at it, check out Accordian Chick's photostream and all others that appear in Blog Guelph.
Just click on the pic.
Because you can.
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Blog Guelph: S' no Beer!?
For some reason this makes me think of a pint of good ale, poorly poured with an excessive foam head.
Odd, that.
Nonetheless, let's take it as a symbol representing a happy environmentally bent crew who meet the third Tuesday of each month at the Woolwich Arms. Green Drinks anyone?
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Blog Guelph: Winter Driving
Why not pack the kiddies into the family wagon and drive on up to the Wellington County Museum for some March Break fun?
Their Go Green program will surely please all...
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Blog Guelph: Clothesline Controversy
There is a controversy about the "aesthetics of clothelines" going on in this fair town. It seems some of the newer neighbourhoods don't like the looks of your knickers flapping in the breeze.
Seriously.
Is this not the wrong direction to be heading in this energy crunch day and age?
Read all about it here.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Blog Guelph: The Middle
"Tis the middle of the week, the middle of the month and almost the middle of the day. Most certainly we're looking at the middle of this flower.
I have no crisp green links or special invitations for you today. The zest that coursed through my veins during March's beginning has been snuffed out by winter's stubborn refusal the accept its coming end. I want to fly away. Or glue myself to the couch.
On that cheerless note, please enjoy today's six pack.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Rough-leg Hawk
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Blog Guelph: Crow
Bird Watcher? Click on the Bird Label to see the Blog Guelph Collection.
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Blog Guelph: The Birds
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Blog Guelph: The Mrs.
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Blog Guelph: Ms. Lola Rae
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Blog Guelph: "How high's the snow mama"?
It's a simple two post Tuesday folks - a sunny, pleasant, non-snowing Tuesday at that.
If this 'believe it or not' image sends you into instant back pain, then the next post may offer you a temporary but fun solution to the trials and tribulations of managing in our snow filled city.
I'm off to get my natural Vitamin D infusion. Go outside if you can.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: An Invitation From Tannis
Hi everyone!I just wanted to let you know that Bob at the Woolwich Arms (here in Guelph) has been kind enough to consent to us invading the Wooly to watch the Mali movie there (on Bravo Channel at 9:00pm) tonight (Tuesday, March 11th).
Come on down!
The Woolwich Arms Pub is at 176 Woolwich (519) 836-2875, not far from the intersection of Wyndham St. and Eramosa Streets.
Note from Sue. My calculations: No shovels + Great Pub + beer + big screen + local celebrities + remarkable television program = fun, fun, fun.
Tannis continues: For those who might not know about the movie, Bravo is showing a 48 minute version of the full length feature movie made of our trip to Mali a few years ago. Here's a description:
“Road to Baleya” is a feature documentary film in which Canadian and Malian musicians come together on an extraordinary journey of musical collaboration and friendship.
Produced by award winning Canadian filmmaker Bay Weyman (Spirits of Havana), it follows the interactions between Malian griot Mansa Sissoko and Canadian musicians Lewis Melville, (Guelph) Dave Clark, (T.O.) Dale Morningstar (T.O.) and Tannis Slimmon (Guelph) as they travel to Mansa’s home village of Baleya.
The film explores themes of music as a path to social and economic development, and intersects with the very personal toll exacted by malaria in one of the poorest countries in the world.
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Monday, March 10, 2008
Blog Guelph: Thick Blanket of Snow
This is not news for anyone in Guelph and vicinity but for those readers from away - we got another massive dump of snow on Saturday.
It's insane really. Record setting even. Certainly back breaking.
Okay - so - despite featuring nine primarily white photo images in today's series, I have four fresh green, think spring, Guelph links for you to visit.
If you're into doing an interesting, home conservation survey, visit Get With The Gig. (their ad is second from the top on the left) They're offering some terrific prizes for participating in their community based survey.
The lead photograph for this March Break Monday is from Mr. Mikey Mike - a new face on our good old blog. Please click his pic.
Sue Richards
Best viewed with your head resting on a pillow - all that 'springing forward one hour silliness' has left us all a little sleep deprived.
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Blog Guelph: James Street
So let's talk about Earth Hour shall we?
On 31 March 2007, more than 2 million Sydney businesses and households turned off their lights for one hour. This year, Earth Hour is going global.
To sign up for the March 29, 8pm, seven continent event, take a look see here.
Of course there's an Earth Hour Blog right here.
And as you might expect, Facebook is loaded with aspiring EH groups. Earth Hour Guelph is here.
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Blog Guelph: Neighbourly Chat
Imagined conversation.
Guy 1: Hey neighbour, did you know that the City of Guelph is offering rebates if you install a new low flush toilet in your home?
Guy 2: Sure did! We took advantage of the Royal Flush program in the fall. Just go to their website for details on how to save money and water.
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Blog Guelph: White Walk
Believe it or not, it's time to sign up for this summer's community shared agriculture (CSA) at the Ignatius Farm. If you want to enjoy 20 weeks worth of locally grown, organic goodness, go here right now.
Shares are limited.
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Blog Guelph: Soon to be Retired
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Blog Guelph: Claygrl Snowed In
Yikes - call in the army!
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Blog Guelph: Buried Alive
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Blog Guelph: Snow Onions
Blog Guelph: Canadian eh?
We may be buried but we're not dead yet.
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Friday, March 07, 2008
Blog Guelph: Daylight Savings Time
Please allow the "GEM of Today" to serve as a reminder that clocks spring forward one happy hour this weekend.
We need more sun please. Way more sun.
Sue Richards
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
Blog Guelph: A world of pain
It seems apt that during this International Women's Week we blog about the ongoing and devastating HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa.
Let's step away from our cosy complaints about the weather for a moment and consider the very small effort it takes to contribute some relief for others around the globe.
$5 buys you a bracelet just like this, handmade by women in the Inina Craft Agency Cooperative in Africa.
Imagine this: if everyone in Canada bought just one little bracelet, the possibilities for hope and health and just a wee bit more happiness are endless.
Jump on the Bracelet of Hope Campaign bandwagon today.
Educate yourself.
Share this knowledge.
Do a little something....
-Downtown Lynn-
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Blog Guelph: Four reasons to help
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Blog Guelph: Orange you ready to help?
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Blog Guelph: A call for Help
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Blog Guelph: Tiny Hope
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Blog Guelph: Bracelet
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Blog Guelph: Time for Hope
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Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Blog Guelph: Guelph Cowgirls
To further the celebration of International Women's Week in Guelph, I'm pleased as punch to bring you a bountiful selection of Guelph talent of the female variety in today's series.
Take the vivacious Downtown Lynn for example. This groovy gal knows her way around a camera AND possesses the blogging chops of a pro. Blog Guelph readers get to taste DL's slice of Guelph life every Tuesday and Thursday - most Friday's too.
Now take a close look at these two cowgirls and wonder - who will they be - what will they discover - how will their world be shaped?
Girls.
Women.
Wonderful.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Bark Like A Tree
Now for a hint of trivia....
"The first International Women's Day was launched on 8 March 1911 in Copenhagen by Clara Zetkin, Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany."
Now then, click the image for more of Digitalambitions work.
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Blog Guelph: Redstone
The Queen of Rock, our Claygrl is no stoner. But she could be considered a pot head of sorts. Check out her 'other' creative passion at Art-In-Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: The Lineup
Find out more about the talents of Raven Girl at her MySpace Page.
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Blog Guelph: Thinking of Spring
The official International Women's Day website is loaded with information, including an entire series of excellent webcasts.
But before you go there, click Paula Russell's label below to see her image collection on Blog Guelph.
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Blog Guelph: Winter Fruit
I hope you've noticed that I've restrained myself from speaking about the latest, massive dump of snow.
Oh look - oranges....
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Blog Guelph: Pant Points
Donna Denim's photo work is a beautiful fixture on Blog Guelph. Please click the Denim Label below for her BG work. Or click the image for her Flickr Gallery.
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Blog Guelph: Still Shovelling
Cinnamon Gurl also writes a very popular blog about daily life in G-town. Please check out Write About Here right about there.
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Blog Guelph: Creator
Guelph Mercury reporters Laura Thompson & Magda Konieczna are doing a brilliant job of blogging all things city hall related at 59 Carden St.. The current hot topic - the former Lafarge Property.
Click the pic too - always click the pic...
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Blog Guelph: First Day of Spring 2007
Yet another multi-talented Guelph woman that hosts and writes a beautiful blog: Edeva.
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Blog Guelph: Amaryliss
Last but not least. Lio2006Liz offers us this sign of springlike life. See the pre-bloom bud shot at this link.
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Blog Guelph: International Women's Week
Good Tuesday All,
We're right into International Women's Week with this great shot of our local, stone cold, bathing beauties by the inspired Peter Kelly, followed closely by a quartet of his others.
You will surely be tempted to attend some of the events going on around our fair city to honour such an occasion.
Just check out The Guelph Mercury 's fine article from yesterday on things to see, do and celebrate this week. Give it a look, then get out there and revel in being a woman, or loving a woman, knowing a woman, having a more rich and full life because of a woman, or because you came from a woman....you get the picture, non?
gimme a W-O-M-A-N! hip hip hooray!
-Downtown Lynn-
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Blog Guelph: Hands around the World
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Blog Guelph: Flamenco In The Park
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Blog Guelph: Time is on Your Side
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Blog Guelph: You Touch...You Die
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Monday, March 03, 2008
Blog Guelph: New Perspective
With renewed energy I'm pleased to bring you this first posting of the month of March.
Because you love Guelph, you'll want to check out each and every link in today's 7 post series. Then you'll want to click on the images to see more photos from the local talent.
Yup, we've got up coming events and exciting local services for you to discover, explore and engage in. Plus something silly - always something silly.
To start off - this photo was taken by Greg Norsworthy at the University of Guelph Arboretum. Beautiful in all seasons, the Arb is a fine place to experience springs arrival.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: The (former) Lafarge Property
If you live in Ward Three/Four and/or if you care about the way our city looks and functions then you will want to get up to speed on the
Located within the Waterloo Avenue, Edinburgh Road, Paisley Road and Hanlon block, the 54 acre vacant former Lafarge land is a natural oasis tucked away in the middle of an established residential area.
The current developer owner is pushing for a change to our official plan so that they can - can you guess - plunk a BIG BOX commercial node in this non commercial space.
My imagination is boggled by this developers lack of vision. I think it's pretty clear that the future is not a BIG BOX.
But besides that and imminently important, think about the impact of 1600 additional shoppers cars and delivery trucks a day traveling along streets designed for residential use and you may start to get the not so pretty picture.
Guelph citizens have organized the Howitt Park Neighbourhood Residents' Association, with an excellent website, which I strongly encourage you to visit, read and then sign the petition.
Or perhaps you'd like to dive right in with both feet by attending tonight's meeting. City Council is holding a public meeting to receive submissions from the public on these Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 59 Carden Street
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Blog Guelph: Amazing Possibilities
The Guelph Civic League in partnership with the University of Guelph's School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, is hosting its third annual conference: "Amazing Possibilities: Proven strategies for making city visions real" on Friday, April 18, 2008.
Previous events have sold out so please consider registering today. Rumor has it that the half day event will turn you on and light your fire!
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Blog Guelph: The Tunnel To Spring
Believe it or not, this Sunday marks the beginning of DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!
Remember to spring your clocks forward one luscious hour.
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Blog Guelph: Guelph Community Car Co-op
Did you know that Guelph has a Community Car Co-op with a fleet of 2 cars to rent?
From the website: The community car co-op was started by GIRC in 1999 to help Guelph citizens gain access to a car while reducing the number of cars on the road. With membership to the co-op, a person simply calls ahead to book use of the car, picks it up and drops it off in our downtown parking spot, and is billed on a monthly basis for their use. A fully refundable share deposit is required for membership, plus a $15 application fee. Members are billed an hourly and a per kilometre rate for their use, which covers fuel, insurance, cleaning and maintenance.
For more information and application details, call 519-241-2886, or contact the GIRC office (info@girc.org OR 519.489.4594)
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Blog Guelph: Growth
You may have noticed a new display ad in the left hand column for Everdale: Organic Farm and Environmental Learning Center.
If you are yearning for signs of spring, please check out their website - specifically their wonderful spring and summer workshop series.
Imagine learning how to make your own Biodiesel!!
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Blog Guelph: Frustrated With The Lingering Winter
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