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Will Mactaggart and Mike Hryn (left) from the Mactaggart Team at Richardson GMP and founders of the Oak Tree Project with members of the Elliot Community, Winners of the Oak Tree Project 2016. (supplied photo) The 2016 edition of The Oak Tree Project wrapped up in September and can be summed up in three simple words: the best yet. “We are so very proud of what was accomplished this year,” reflected Will Mactaggart, project lead. “With 20 charities involved, more than 2,000 community nominations and close to $33,000 raised, we exceeded our goal of supporting and inspiring the conversation about the role that volunteers play in our great community.” The Elliot Group was awarded this years grand prize for its idea to improve the quality of life of residents suffering from dementia through a volunteerled Music and Memory program. The organization won more than $6,000 in prize money and donations, and all participating charities took home a portion of the other funds raised. The 2016 Oak Tree Project was the third year that the Mactaggart family has run the unique and highly effective philanthropic program. Their approach to trying something new through their corporate giving started when the family team (which runs a financial advisory business in Guelph) wanted to see if their funds could be used as a tool to leverage other giving AND involve the community in the decision process. “Just cutting a cheque wasn’t the right fit for us,”

commented Mike Hyrn from the Mactaggart family team. “We wanted to build something that we could point to as a new approach to giving that wasn't just about money.” Since 2014 more than $80,000 has been donated to Guelph/Wellington charities through the Oak Tree Project. And while the event has grown over the years, the basic premise of the grant program hasn’t changed. At the start of the competition, charities register at the Oak Tree website with a summary about the specific project they would undertake if they won the $5,000 grand prize. Each charity then asks supporters to nominate their idea on the Oak Tree site with a brief story about what the project will do. These stories are collected throughout the project and given back to the charities to use in their own marketing and communications. Since the first Oak Tree in 2014, over 4,000 comments or stories have been captured for Guelph/Wellington charities. At the end of the nomination period, the five charities with the most community nominations move on to the final round. Each finalist is asked to submit a more detailed plan for their idea that is judged by a group of 10 engaged and knowledgeable community leaders. The charities present their idea at the event finale, where attendees can ‘vote’ for their

favorite idea with $5 chips which they buy at the start of the evening and is generously matched by event sponsors. The event winner is chosen that night by combining their ranking of online votes, judges voting and finale event voting. For the first year of the Oak Tree project, all Guelph/Wellington charities were invited to participate. Year two, the focus was on the impact that the arts have on the social and economic health of the community. This year the challenge was focused on helping non-profits in the Guelph/Wellington community find new and creative ways to engage and support volunteers. “Picking themes has helped us reach into new corners of the community,” said Doug MacMillan, president of long time sponsor, The Letter M Marketing. “This year in particular our focus on supporting and encouraging volunteers brought out a record number of charities, many of whom partnered together to bring their ideas to life. That Oak Tree is supporting volunteer collaboratives in our community is simply amazing,” The volunteer theme was of particular interest to the Volunteer Centre of Guelph Wellington, who see the need every day to talk about and encourage volunteering. “Oak Tree is such a gift to our – cont’d on pg 3

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City asks public for input on Victoria Road Recreation Centre programming The City’s Recreation Services team invites the public to participate in an online survey about future recreation programming at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre. Until Monday, November 7, residents and recreation user groups can provide input via an online survey on the type of registered recreation and leisure programs they want offered in the four new multi-purpose rooms. Participants must sign up in advance for registered programs. Input received will help City staff develop programs for fall 2017 that best reflect the community’s recreational needs. Victoria Road Recreation Centre, undergoing extensive renovations, is expected to reopen in late spring 2017. For more information about the renovation project, visit guelph.ca/vrrcrenovations.

Now that college and university students have returned back to class this is on opportune time to review the various tax credits and deductions available to them. Not only will these credits assist the student but also their parents can benefit as well. First year post-secondary students should make themselves familiar with these tax advantages as they will prove to be very beneficial throughout their time at school and in some cases beyond. There are three distinct tax credits available to post-secondary students to reduce their 2016 income tax. These include the tuition credit, the education amount and the textbook credit. All of the information related to these credits is reported on form T2202 issued to the student early each year-ensure you obtain this information slip as it verifies your credit eligibility as well it can be used to transfer credits to one’s parents. The tuition credit is a non-refundable tax credit based on the actual tuition cost paid in the calendar year by the student. The credit has a value of 15% of the amount of those fees. The education

amount is based upon the number of full time or part time months the student attended school. Similarly this credit has a value of 15% on $400 per month for full time attendance and $120 a month for part time attendance. Finally the textbook amount is based on a monthly amount if one is eligible for the education credit. It is important to note that if the student does not have enough income to use these credits that up to $5000 can be claimed by either the students spouse or supporting parent or grandparent. Unused credits can be carried forward by the student for use in future years when he\she has income to apply the credits against. The 2016 Federal budget has eliminated the education and textbook credits effective January 1, 2017 but the tuition rules remain unchanged. Tax credits to assist the post-secondary student are not just limited to tuition costs. The HST credit which provides quarterly tax free payments is available to low income earners over the age of 19. One must file a tax return to obtain this bene-

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Umbrella Insurance–Why you need it Unfortunately lawsuits for bodily injury have risen in both volume and size in Canada in the past 5 years. Auto injury lawsuits for example are increasingly exceeding the $5,000,000.00 mark. The facts are that judgments are unpredictable and defending yourself can cost millions of dollars. It’s quite possible your existing limits of liability on your home and vehicles may not be adequate if you are sued for injury to others even if you are not at fault. In Ontario, a lawyer need only show that you are 1% negligent which could result in loss of all your assets that you have worked so hard to obtain. Your home, your cottage, your vehicles and everything that your cherish are at risk. Personal Umbrella Liability insurance is available as an add on to your Home or Condominium policy to cover additional limits of liability over top of all your assets including your home,

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Better with age–Artful Aging Exhibition to feature local perspectives on getting older by Sandy Clipsham Guelph, as the curator for the upcoming Artful Aging exhibition November 8-26. He shared his hopes for this event’s first run: “I’m hoping that there will be enough alternative perspectives on aging offered by artists in the show, to leave people with the knowledge that it’s a complex process – in terms of cities addressing the needs of older adults in the community.” Young says it’s important to show artwork at a social action level, adding “people can hopefully relate to the diversity and perhaps understand better the experience of finding solutions and connections through selfexpression.” The exhibition’s opening on November 12 will be an opportunity to meet the artists as well as learn about the Age Friendly Guelph initiative. So what does it meant to age well? That’s an age-old question. In November, some possible answers will be given a look through the Gary Young seen here standing outside “The Boarding House” volunteers with Age Friendly Guelph, works of local artists. as a curator for the upcoming Artful Aging exhibition November 8-26. (supplied photo) “Sometimes you begin to slow down and When Ted Pritchard retired from his work seems to be happening–there are 24 people in things are more difficult for you to do as you as a school teacher and principal, he wanted his weekly art group at Evergreen. “Just that age,” says Pritchard. “It’s very easy to give up to keep active in his community. Now a vol- interaction makes the activity more fun. on stuff, whereas I think it helps you to stay unteer at Evergreen Senior’s Centre, Pritchard Some might not even pick up a brush over younger, and helps your thought processes a is using art to enrich seniors’ lives. the four hours. They’re there because of little bit to be active in things like art.” “At one point I was teaching art, so it’s the society–the conversation and the talk, “And that’s a good thing.” always been an important facet of my life, and other people will work diligently for The Artful Aging exhibition opening recepand doing art continues to be important now four hours.” tion runs Nov. 12 from 1 - 4pm. Normal that I’m older.” He now curates an art gallery Increasing social participation for seniors is viewing hours: Tuesday to Friday 12 - 5pm, at Evergreen, called Art In The Halls. one of eight dimensions of making cities Sat 9 - 3pm; Boarding House Arts, 6 Dublin “I joke around that I got the job because “age-friendly” as set forth by the World St. S., until November 26. Those interested in I’m tall, so I can reach the wires to hang Health Organization. Locally, those dimenvolunteering for this or other Age Friendly the art.” sions are acted upon by the Age Friendly Guelph initiatives can contact Manon Joking aside, Ted believes art can help bring Guelph Leadership Team. Germain Manon.Germain@guelph.ca or visit people together and express themselves. It Gary Young volunteers with Age Friendly guelph.ca/agefriendly

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Oak Tree seeds–cont’d from pg 1 community, and not just for the financial contribution,“ said Christine Oldfield, executive director. “It is so exciting to know that Oak Tree has encouraged so many local organizations to build or expand their plans to support volunteers.” The community judges involved in the program agreed. At a judges meeting a few weeks before the finale event, they gathered to compare notes about the five final submissions and talk about the state of volunteering in our community. “What struck me most was the profound impact that volunteers make on each of the organizations,” said Audrey Jamel Associate Director (Advancement) at University of Guelph “Every finalist recognized that volunteers were ‘mission-critical’ to the success of their organization. The Oak Tree project this year was an important amplifier on the profound impact that volunteers play in the health and wellness of our community.” Monica Mazun an associate at the Mactaggart office looked after much of the organizing for Oak Tree 2016. She agreed that the volunteer focus will have long time impact. “This was my second year helping out with Oak Tree and it was amazing to see how much it has grown. This year was special as I got to look at the 2000 stories submitted in support of all the charities. Reading how much of an impact each charity and its volunteers have opened my eyes to the importance of volunteering as well as the huge role local businesses can play in our community.” What’s next for The Oak Tree Project? Organizers haven’t yet announced 2017 plans, but their ideas will be planting more seeds and inspiring others to get involved. Learn more at OakTreeGuelph.ca

Message from the publisher project manage the tourism/partnership program, the city’s Community Guide and to be a part of a partnership with I attended the Taste of Guelph on September 18th and once the city on a CD Rom titled GUELPH-Take a look at us now in 2000. again had a wonderful time. I saw many friends–visitors, We’ve done publications for Rotary Clubs, The Chamber participants and volunteers alike. Two people I had the opportunity to visit with were Dick of Commerce, had a New Home Builder Publication, a separate Events Guide and Christmas Guides as well. Broadwith and Linda Craig. I project managed a Real Estate Publication for GDAR and There is a history here. It was Dick, Linda and Jennifer recently partnered on a New Resident Guide– Mackie who originally created the publication you are welcometoguelph.ca. holding right now. I mention this now because next year Venture has done inserts in Business Venture for The this little local business/activity/event paper will celebrate it’s 25th anniversary, 22 of which I have been at the “helm”. Woolwich Arms, Gilbert MacIntrye and Son Funeral Home The three of them were moving on to other initiatives and and Chapel, Guelph Paper, Family & Children Services and I decided that the time was right to become an independent others. Currently we are finishing up on a community cookbook for the Guelph Public Library. publisher of community, niche publications. I’ve never Through all of this Business Venture has been the looked back and am grateful for the opportunity presented beacon–just a little local business paper, with announceto me at the time. Over time I’ve had the opportunity to work on some truly ments, professional columns, press releases relative to the local projects with a long list of wonderful community people. area and business profiles. I can’t take credit for all of this, through it all I’ve had the Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. was hired by the city to

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Local consignment shop ensures women aren’t forced to choose between food and hygiene People living on low or fixed incomes are in a constant battle to make their resources match their needs. Local businesswoman, Holly Mastrogiacomo, has teamed up with Ed Pickersgill at 40 Baker, because she is not willing to accept that women must choose between food and feminine hygiene products. Most women between the ages of 13 and 45 have a period each month, and that comes with a

price tag of between $7-$14 each month, per woman in the household, on feminine hygiene products. Mastrogiacomo’s consignment shop, Smitten Apparel has instituted “Tampon Tuesday” as a follow up to their successful Canadian Tire Money drive for Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis. Every Tuesday customers who arrive with femi-

nine hygiene products will receive a 5% discount on their purchase, and will be entered in a draw to win a store gift certificate. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of this as an issue, and also to provide a supply of these items to 40 Baker, which is an organization that supports low income, homeless, and otherwise at risk community members in a variety of ways.

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19th Annual Ribs, Rhythm and Rotary Ribfest took place August 26th to August 29th at Riverside Park with approximately 35,000 people attending. New this year: 2016 Kick Off Concert with April Wine -1300 attending despite the first heavy rain of the season, a great success! Classic Car Show had 204 registrants on Saturday and 93 on Sundays with winners receiving trophies in various categories. Attractions: Ribbers, Food and non Food Vendors, Live Music, Beer Tent, Midway, Children’s Area, Rib Tasting and so much more. 2016 Sponsors: A Big Thank You! What it took: Chair: Rance Willis And 20 Committees planning for a year for the 2016 event. 6 full days at the Riverside Park for event setup and the teardown by volunteers. Volunteers: 178 (all with police checks) to fill 450 spots, 1,300 hours; 36 volunteers under the age of 18; Scouts:Traffic Control and Waste Management; Members of 3 other Guelph Clubs volunteered their time working with City of Guelph and the Volunteer Center; Introduction of new athletic clean up team program. The End Result: Four great days of Ribs, Rhythm and Rotary organized for the community of Guelph. Last year 28 Charitable Groups were allotted monies from the proceeds of raised. Next year is the 20th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium Ribfest. –––––––––––––– World Polio Day is October 24th and the Rotary Clubs of Guelph, Guelph Trillium, Guelph South, Guelph Wellington, Fergus-Elora and Centre Wellington will participate in End Polio Flag Raising at Market Square, Guelph City Hall, 9am. Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium recently held a fundraising event that raised monies to give over 8000 doses for the End Polio Now. Rotary International, along with its partners: UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and governments of the world, have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against Polio in 122 countries.

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Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. announces appointment of new Board Member Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc., the electricity distribution company serving more than 54,000 customers in Guelph and Rockwood, Ontario, announces the appointment of Ms. Marika Hare to the Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. Board of Directors. Ms. Marika Hare has more than 35 years of public and private sector experience in the energy sector. She possesses in-depth knowledge of the utility sector regulatory environment gained from working for the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) as a Managing Director for four years before serving as an OEB Board Member for five years. Prior to this, she held senior executive positions in the natural gas distribution industry. Ms. Hare has extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, environmental analysis and rate-setting as

well as expert knowledge regarding energy policy issues that are currently impacting the electricity distribution sector. She has chaired the Ontario Natural Gas Association Energy Market Committee, the Canadian Gas Association Environmental Standing Committee, the Ontario Natural Gas Association Environmental Committee and the Gas Technology Canada Environment Committee. Ms. Hare has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and a Master of Environmental Studies from York University. As of September 26, 2016, the Board of Directors of Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. consists of: Ms. Jane Armstrong, Chair; Mr. Robert M. Bell, ViceChair, Councillor Phil Allt; Ms. Marika Hare; Mr. Robert Huggard, Mr. George Mitges and Councillor Michael Salisbury.

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“Public spaces are not a frivolity. They are just as important as hospitals and schools. They create a sense of belonging. This creates a different type of society.A society where people of all income levels meet in public spaces is a more integrated, socially healthier one.” -Enrique Peñalosa, a former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia

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In previous columns in this space I have tried to make the case for diversity of all kinds–I believe that a healthy downtown is one where all kinds of people can find all kinds of things, and that it is in fact better (by every measure) not to have to sharp a focus on any single demographic. But there is one particular type of person that I haven’t mentioned, people you will find in our city centre that–in my job–I often get asked to “do something about.” “What are you going to do about those people that hang around downtown?” I’m asked and I always answer: “nothing.” Here is why. Absent breaking the law, every person has the right to access the public spaces that are the streets and sidewalks and squares of Downtown Guelph. There is no law against “hanging out.” Likewise there is no law against “looking weird” or “being a punk” or “obviously on something” (characterizations that have been used by others to explain the problem to me). This is not the same as people breaking the law; for those activities we can have no leeway. What I am talking about is people who–although not dangerous or engaged in unlawful activities–may make us feel a bit uncomfortable. Downtown is not the mall, it’s not like private property where you can pick and choose which people you will give access to. Nobody has the authority to make it otherwise: not the police, the mayor, or little ol’ me. Downtown Guelph is a place where people live, work, and play–and also where people access County and City services geared to the impoverished, unemployed, addicted, and people with mental health challenges.

These services properly belong downtown, clustered together and well served by public transit. And even if we could, even if we could impose regulations on people going about their lawful business, should we? Why do we want to isolate ourselves from those in our city who manifest the challenges we face as a society. Those issues are real, and wishing them away is no solution. A recent facebook post I read had a woman complaining that she had to have some uncomfortable conversations with her children because they had noticed people in Downtown Guelph who were obviously in distress. She vowed not to return. I understand her point, but at the same time do we think our kids are so fragile that they should never see such manifestations of poverty, addiction and mental illness? I don’t think so. The more people come to Downtown Guelph, the more they discover its charms. They find fantastic stores and restaurants and services, they uncover the city’s heritage, and they see a real, working, thriving heart of the city. In a controlled environment such as a mall or a big box store, you will almost never encounter people on the margins of our society, true. But you will also not encounter the local, the unique, the family owned-and-operated restaurant, or the start-up run by a young entrepreneur. Downtown Guelph reflects (and reminds us) what kind of a place we actually are. In that sense and many others it is unique. And in my book, that’s an important role to take on.

Unveiling of Gosling Pollinator Gardens at Hospice Wellington A $50,000 gift from the Gosling Foundation helped to transform 4,000 sq.ft. of gardens around Hospice Wellington through a unique partnership with Pollination Guelph. Hospice Wellington revealed a new name for their gardens on October 11th, at their Scottsdale location. Hospice volunteers, staff and Futures Campaign donors Philip and Susan Gosling were on hand to unveil the plaques and to celebrate the urban pollinator gardens. Also honoured were members of the board of directors and volunteers of Pollination Guelph for their many hours of hard work, experience and knowledge they have given to the creation and maintenance of the Gosling Pollinator Gardens. The generous grant from The Gosling Foundation allowed 4,000 sq. ft. of pollinator habitat to be added to the site this year. The donation came about during discussions about Hospice Wellington’s Futures Campaign and gives The Gosling Foundation, together with a $100,000 personal donation, the naming rights to the pollinator gardens for the coming ten years. The contribution includes a generous commitment to the expansion and future maintenance of the pollinator gardens by Pollination Guelph as well as funds to support public education activities. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Pollination Guelph on this project and are so grateful for the support and initiative shown by The Gosling Foundation,” shared Executive Director, Todd Fraleigh. Garden tours can be booked through the

Pollination Guelph website. Designed using plants that are native to this part of Ontario, the Gosling Pollinator Gardens provide habitat (food, nesting and overwintering sites) for pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies. These insects, which are so important to the production of our food and the sustainability of the natural environment, are threatened by loss of habitat as well as pesticides and climate change. The generous support of The Gosling Foundation will enable Pollination Guelph to double the size of the gardens to almost 9,000 sq. ft. The funds will also support: • care and maintenance of the gardens for the coming ten years; • use of the gardens for public education (interpretive signage, garden tours, educational materials, etc.). The gardens demonstrate how native plants can be used to landscape domestic and institutional properties to provide beauty, colour and four season interest while also supporting pollinating insects, birds and other wildlife. Pollination Guelph pollinationguelph.ca is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation and development of pollinator habitat for current and future generations. They promote awareness and understanding of the role of pollinators in achieving local and global environmental sustainability goals and showcase pollinator projects that are a model for citizens and communities throughout Canada and internationally.

Robinson’s Flowers once again recognized by Teleflora Nothing expresses the feeling in your heart better than flowers. Depend on the knowledgeable, caring and experienced management and staff at Guelph’s longest serving florist, Robinson’s Flowers. They continually create beautiful floral arrangements that exceed your expectations. Established in 1947, Robinson’s Flowers have been in business for 69 years. They were originally located in St. George’s Square in downtown Guelph. To serve their customers better, in 2015 Robinson’s Flowers moved to 59 Duke Street. Their 8,000 square foot location includes a separate wedding and sympathy consultation area where people can relax and discuss their needs with Robinson's

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Guelph Community Foundation grants kick off Canada’s 150th in Guelph Community organizations from across Guelph gathered October 6th at The River Run to find out who was selected to receive funding, as part of The Guelph Community Foundation community grants and the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th. It was originally anticipated that The Guelph Community Foundation would be announcing a total of $160,000 in grants, but due to the additional generosity of Foundation fund holders and the Board of Directors, the amount granted was $204,970.68 “This is an exciting day for the Guelph community”, says Cyndy Moffat Forsyth, Chair of the Grants Committee at The Guelph Community Foundation. “As we approach Canada’s sesquicentennial year, and with the collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada, we were able to support truly Canadian initiatives right here in Guelph”. The call for applications included any community group who had ideas for programs and/or activities that would build, inspire and encourage people within our community. The ultimate goal was to work together to create

impact at a grassroots level, investing in the qualities and services that define Guelph and ultimately Canada. “The Community Grants for Canada’s 150th allowed us to inject additional grant dollars into our community granting program”, says Chris Willard, Executive Director at The Guelph Community Foundation. “We were blown away when our Board of Directors and some of our fund holders allocated additional funds”. A total of 28 charitable organizations were selected and announced as part of the community-building grants at The Guelph Community Foundation and the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th. “This is when the real work begins” says Willard. “The community groups we support are the hard working feet-on-thestreet heroes that will now bring their amazing activities and programs to life. These are the people who work together to create impact as we invest in the qualities and service that define Guelph and ultimately Canada”.

As part of the celebration, Musagetes grant recipients were also announced. The organizations that were selected showed new approaches to building community and culture through partnerships that provide a connection to social justice, environmental resilience and/or intercultural relationships. There were 9 grants awarded, totalling $42,000. The celebration was kicked off with a ceremonial Indigenous Acknowledgement, The Guelph

Legion Colour Party and a piper from The Guelph Pipe Band. The event was attended by over 160 community organizations, supporters, Foundation volunteers and fund holders. The Guelph Community Foundation kicked off community work for Canada’s 150th by granting over $160,000 to 28 charitable groups in Guelph. The selected recipients will now begin organizing programs and activities that improve the wellbeing of our community, and ultimately Canada.

Guelph Chamber Choir, Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition receive awards Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (F&CS) was pleased to present both the Guelph Chamber Choir and the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition with Awards of Merit at its September 21st Annual General Meeting. The Award of Merit is given to an organization or individual that the agency has worked closely with over an extended period of time to benefit the Guelph-

Wellington Community. An Award of Merit was given to the Guelph Chamber Choir in recognition of their collaboration with the F&CS Children First Fund on the annual Messiah SingAlong fundraising event. F&CS first started working with the choir in 2013 after discovering that Handel repeatedly performed Messiah in London, England as a fundraiser for the Foundling Hospital, which was a

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Guelph Community Santa Claus Parade–November 20th The parade brings festive entertainment, music and dancing to the streets of Downtown Guelph. Join us on November 20th at 1:30 pm and enjoy a parade that showcases the artistic talent and energy of our community.

SANTA PARADE RUN Downtown Guelph has teamed up with Speed River Track & Field Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters to bring the community the second annual Santa Parade Run. This event will see people dressed as Santa and running the parade route in the moments before the parade starts.

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Guelph Arts Council announces deadline for Youth Opportunities Award Guelph Arts Council is pleased to announce the deadline for the Youth Opportunities Award, which is made possible through the GAC Youth Opportunities Fund at The Guelph Community Foundation. The 2016 application deadline is Friday, November 15 at 4 pm. The award’s terms of reference and application instructions are posted at guelpharts.ca/gac-awards-bursaries. Local artists, not-for-profit groups, and youth are eligible to apply for programs that initiate, enhance or expand opportunities for children and youth under age 25 to experience or become engaged in the arts in Guelph or Wellington County. Local youth are particularly encouraged to apply.

Guelph Arts Council’s Youth Fund was established through the financial success of Youth in Performance presentations that GAC sponsored between 1980 and 1990. Additions to the fund were made over the years, and in 2005 Guelph Arts Council turned over the capital of the fund to The Guelph Community Foundation to create the GAC Youth Opportunities Fund. Since 2009, with revenue generated by the fund, GAC has supported arts opportunities for youth. The amount of the award(s) varies annually. For 2016, $400 will be awarded. Decisions will be made by the GAC Youth Awards Panel and the award announced by the end of the year.

For more information about the Youth Opportunities Award and Guelph Arts Council, please visit guelpharts.ca, phone 519836-3280, email administration@guelpharts.ca, or drop by 147 Wyndham Street North–Suite 404, Guelph. Since 1975, Guelph Arts Council has been dedicated to supporting, stimulating and promoting arts and culture in Guelph. Guelph Arts Council is funded in part by The Guelph Community Foundation and City of Guelph. We also acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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Exhibit: November 5, 2016 to April 23, 2017 • Opening Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 - 1:30 pm Dr. Lisa Cox, Curator of the C.A.V. Barker Museum of Canadian Veterinary History will present her talk–Remembering the Canadian War Horse, 1914-1918. Although the First World War was the first 'mechanized' war, it was the horse that was the driving engine for the transport of large artillery, equipment and supplies. Over 130,000 work horses were sent from Canada to France and Belgium and suffered from shellfire, trauma and disease. Because the horses were so vital to the war effort, it was the job of hundreds of Canadian veterinarians to heal wounds, prevent disease and return the horses to their war duties. From the collection of the Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, we present this riveting exhibit of artifacts and photographs. Link to the museum website at www.wellington.ca for more events.

In Guelph, there are many nonprofit organizations, like Guelph Arts Council, that work to create and share value for our community. Membership is the foundation that gives our community organizations the stability and credibility they need to continue moving forward. By becoming a member of an organization whose work you believe in, you also become part of a dedicated community that champions that organization’s work. The power of collective voices creates the change we want to see in our communities. Since 1975, Guelph Arts Council has championed Guelph’s vibrant creative community. Over the years we’ve been at the heart of the development of the cultural infrastructure of the city. We believe creativity nriches the human experience, and that cultural vitality is essential to sustainable communities. Through communications, public programs, and professional development we create opportunities for artists to develop their careers, and for Guelph residents to engage in the arts. Your support adds your voice to our mission, giving power to our advocacy and strength to our efforts. Learn more about the work Guelph Arts Council does to advocate for and foster our creative ommunity, as well as how you can become a member, at guelpharts.ca.

2016 City of Guelph Remembrance events The City of Guelph joins the community in honouring veterans on Remembrance Day and paying tribute to the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the pursuit of freedom. The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 and Ladies Auxiliary organize an exceptional Remembrance Day service for our community.

Poppies are available at loca- 9 a.m. Remembrance service by Royal Canadian Legion tions throughout Guelph. Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 November 6 to 11, 2016 10:30 a.m. Remembrance Remembrance Week at McCrae House, 108 Water St. assembly by John McCrae Public School • Thank a Veteran Sunday, November 10, 2016 Nov 6, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Local veterans will be on hand Pre-Remembrance Day to visit and exchange stories. Dinner, Royal Canadian • Remembrance with Guelph Legion Branch 234, Amateur Radio Club 57 Watson Parkway South Tuesday, Nov 8 to Friday, Guest speaker: Nov 11, 1 to 5 p.m. Maurice Ferris CD Club members will be on site, Advance Tickets $20, exchanging thoughts of available at the Legion.

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15th Anniversary Gala– The 19th annual Taste of Guelph raised a record $92,000! Guelph Youth Music Centre

Thank you to all of our valued sponsors, guests, restaurants, chefs, caterers, vintners, brewers, suppliers, auction supporters and volunteers. Your generosity will help St. Joseph’s fund vital equipment purchases and enhance the care for people of all ages in Guelph and Wellington County. St. Joseph’s Health Centre is here for all of us. It provides exceptional care to patients in complex continuing care, rehabilitation programs, residents living in long-term care

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$19,800 OTF Grant helps Guelph’s community coaches Guelph Soccer recently welcomed local youth and coaches to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the addition of new goal posts and nets at Castlebury Park. Local MPP Liz Sandals and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Grant Review Team member David Murray were on hand to congratulate the local non-profit soccer club on the work

done as a result of receiving a $19,800 grant earlier this year. The new, permanently installed equipment that were purchased with the grant, have replaced old, worn out pop-up nets which volunteer coaches struggled to set up week after week in previous years. The fields are used for Guelph Soccer’s U11-U12 age groups

Guelph Soccer Board Chair Rupesh Pandey, MPP Liz Sandals and Ontario Trillium Foundation Volunteer David Murray along with two Guelph Soccer players cut the ribbon to celebrate the new goal posts at Castlebury (supplied photo)

and by the community at large for formal league play as well as pick up soccer. Thanks to the OTF grant, the community has access to top quality equipment for practice and play. “This Ontario Trillium Foundation grant will be instrumental to retaining volunteer coaches for our 11 and up age divisions,” said Ted Gendron, Executive Director of Guelph Soccer. “Our coaches don’t have to spend time struggling to put up nets any more. They can focus on giving our young athletes the best possible experience in soccer.” Guelph Soccer is committed to preserving this equipment and ensuring that it remains accessible for many community activities for years to come. For more information on Guelph Soccer and the programs it offers, please visit: www.guelphsoccer.ca

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The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 28 at 7pm and featuring tenor Richard Margison. The performance by Richard Margison is graciously supported by Vesterra. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since the GYMC opened its doors,” commented Gabriella Currie-Ziegler, Executive Director of the Guelph Youth Music Centre. “We want to celebrate in style, so the 15th Anniversary Gala will be very special with a performance by worldrenowned tenor Richard Margison.” Canadian tenor Richard Margison performs regularly in many of the world’s leading opera houses, such as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Canadian Opera Company, the Royal Opera House and many more. Margison is known for his ringing top notes and spinetingling power. He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2001 to honor his contribution to musical life in Canada and in recognition of his presence on the international stage. The gala will also feature local food and wine vendors, serving many tasty savory and sweet treats, as well as a silent auction with many items that will be in demand. Tickets have been on sale since early September, so save the date. For more information call 519-837-1119.

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Generous gift from Stone Road Mall Proceeds from Stone Road Mall's golf tournament held June 23, 2016 enabled them to donate 9,500 dollars to the Guelph General Hospital. This generous donation will enable GGH to purchase a transport incubator & stretcher to aid sick newborns and young children in the pediatric ward. Thanks to the tenants, vendors and supporters who without their help and participation this largest donation to date from Stone Road Mall would not have been possible. Pictured left to right: Linda Craig – Senior Development Officer, Annual Giving (Guelph General Hospital); Marc Harwood – Administrative Assistant (Stone Road Mall); Christina Magee – Marketing Manager (Stone Road Mall); Shannon Maier – Clinical Director Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Services (Guelph General Hospital); Tony Stapley – General Manager (Stone Road Mall) - supplied photo

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Jr Gryphons partnership–U of G and Guelph Soccer Guelph Soccer and the University of Guelph recently announced their new Jr Gryphons partnership to a crowd of community members and fans at Alumni Stadium prior to the kick off of two Gryphons Varsity Soccer Games. Guelph soccer’s youth rep teams were invited to join in on game day activities and there were prizes, and giveaways to mark the occasion. Guelph Soccer’s teams will now be called the “Gryphons”, but the partnership is much more meaningful than that. It is a chance to share resources, branding and a vision for the development of the sport and of soccer players here in Guelph. “We are very excited to announce this partnership with such an exceptional organization,” said Scott McRoberts, University of Guelph Director of Athletics. “Their values and vision for the future align with ours as a department, while embodying the development of our youth in this great city. We truly look forward to the growth of this partnership

and growing the game of soccer in Guelph, while providing mentorship from our athletes to all Junior Gryphons.” This partnership offers several tangible benefits to Guelph Soccer’s membership including discounts on Gryphon camps and apparel, a monthly speaker series and shared development opportunities. It is also a stepping stone for more collaboration, cohesion and community involvement with the University in the coming years. "We are so excited to be a part of the Guelph Jr Gryphons Program,” said Ted Gendron, Executive Director of Guelph Soccer. “This partnership is unique to soccer clubs in Canada and we think it is a significant step toward creating alignment from the community level, right up to the varsity level.” For more information on Guelph Soccer and the programs it offers, please visit: www.guelphsoccer.ca For more information on Guelph Gryphon Athletics, please visit: gryphons.ca

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New home for Integrated Metal Products Billings, President, Integrated Metal Products. “Although we had other options available to us, we ultimately chose Guelph based on the City’s support for the development and excellent access to our customer base.” “I want to thank Integrated Metal Products for choosing Guelph. We welcome the investment, we welcome the job creation, and we’re thrilled to have them as part of our community,” says Mayor Guthrie. “I also want to thank the City staff who worked with Integrated Metal to help make this expansion a reality.” Operating in Guelph for nearly three decades, Integrated Metal is a contract metal fabricator specializing in transportation, military and medical sectors. This expansion contributes to employment growth in Guelph’s targeted advanced manufacturing employment sector, part of Guelph’s Economic Development Strategy– Prosperity 2020.

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On September 27th Integrated Metal Products celebrated the grand opening of their new 33,000 square foot manufacturing facility at 30 Wilbert Street in Guelph. The new facility will increase the production capacity of the company, provide room for new equipment, and accommodate an increase of their workforce by roughly 15 people. The expansion also included major equipment purchases made possible by a $250,000 grant from the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth’s Southwestern Ontario Development Fund. The new equipment includes a 6000 watt fiber optic laser, energy efficient brake presses, and spot welding equipment that will contribute to the company’s growing competitive advantage in the advanced manufacturing sector. “We had outgrown our old facility and needed a new home where we could continue to meet the demand of our customers,” says Keith

Military lecture series at Guelph Civic Museum continues for a tenth year Guelph Museums and Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies have announced their military lecture series line-up for the next year. • October 20 – Alex Souchen, SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellow, Drowned at Sea: Canada’s Ammunition Dumping Program, 1944-1947. • November 17 – Kandace Bogaert, SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellow, He hears the Guns Again: The post-war experiences of mental trauma among Canadian First World War Veterans • January 19 – Brittany Dunn, PhD Student, WLU, Death and Grief in the Trenches • February 16 – Eliza Richardson, PhD Student, WLU, We’re Nothing but a Bunch of Damn Guinea Pigs: Reconstructive surgery at the Queen Victoria Hospital during the Second World War • March 23 – Matthew Wiseman, PhD Candidate, WLU, The Sputnik Myth: George Lindsey and the science of Canadian cold war air defence Doors open for the Thursday night lectures at 6:30 pm, with lectures beginning at 7:00 pm. www.guelphmuseums.ca

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said Mayor Cam Guthrie. “Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington is excited to mark our 30th anniversary with our clients, community partners and funders. We will celebrate three decades of offering a wide range of services including counselling, case management, financial education and more to our community,” Sandra Ellis, Board Chair.

opportunity to share how the Library has enriched their lives and to learn more about how community libraries are evolving.” The campaign launches with a series of direct quotes from current Library members that will begin appearing on the Library’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Additional postings will include snapshots of the Library’s local impact in 2015: · 7,029 new members were added (59,703 members in total) · There were more than 1 million visitors to Guelph libraries who checked out 2.2

million items · 38,626 people attended more than 1,300 Library programs (+9.9% from 2014) · More than 80,000 new items were added (+2.6% from 2014) “Libraries have morphed into so much more than just books,” says Nancy Clarke, Director of Customer Service. “So many members have expressed, and continue to share, their appreciation for all that our libraries have to offer. It’s been extremely fulfilling to listen to why libraries matter to our community and we can’t wait to hear from more supporters.”

In support of the campaign, the public is encouraged to: · Talk about why Libraries Matter! · Share the Library’s Facebook and Twitter content · Visit their neighbourhood library and engage with staff · Wear a Libraries Matter! Button available at all library locations · Post a selfie on the Library’s Facebook and Twitter pages using the #LibrariesMatter hashtag

Libraries Matter in Guelph The Guelph Public Library has launche a year-long public awareness campaign, Libraries Matter! where members of the community are invited to engage in a discussion of why libraries matter to them– what Guelph libraries offer to existing, new and future members. “We are a favourite community hub and have the proud pleasure of assisting thousands of members a day,” said Steven Kraft, Guelph Public Library’s CEO. “Through Libraries Matter! we are excited to give members, local organizations, the broader Guelph community and its leaders an Media release

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Getting to experience a Builders Model Home, or looking at purchasing a re sale home is becoming as easy as grabbing your phone and putting on a headset. Major companies today are investing heavily into VR (Virtual Reality). Google, Facebook, and Samsung are companies that are currently involved in the next evolution of the mobile experience, and for VERY GOOD reason. For the first time ever, mobile media is actually better than its desktop counterpart! Today, Google has more than 5 million Google Cardboards in the market, while Samsung has over 1 million Gear VRS sold. Builders and realtors today understand that more millennial and remote homebuyers are in the market than ever before. Today, homebuyers have less and less time to travel to various New Home Communities and Builders are seeking out new and innovative methods to showcase their model homes and suites. 3Dimensional Walk-throughs and Virtual Reality puts realistic home tours into their hands, allowing buyers immediate access, from their mobile phone device. Virtual reality is shortening the buying cycles, and delighting online buyers. Gary Roberts of Integrated Marketing in Guelph understands this, having worked with builders and developers for over 25 years developing marketing campaigns, Roberts knows the importance of a buyer being able to experience all aspects of a model home or suite. This is why his company has invested in the hardware and software necessary for builders to be able to offer this experience to their clients. Starting with an immersive 3D Home tour, complete with 360 degree pans of the property, homebuyers can now place themselves into the space. To experience this you can visit www.integratedmarketing.ca, and a sample will be sent to you directly. One of the more interesting features of the walk-through, is the ability you have of viewing the home in a 3D capacity that showcases the construction and flow of the home, in a way not visible to the naked eye. This ‘Dollhouse” feature allows you to have quick and easy access to any area

The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington treated their guests to another destination themed Around the World Gala with this year’s Bollywood event held October 15th. The evening was presented by local Co-operators Insurance Advisor, Dan Burnham, and included the presentation of the Foundation’s annual awards. Thanks to the support of a very generous community, the Children’s Foundation has been able to help more children each year, however there is still a challenge in reaching the families that are most in need in our community. These are the families that may not be reaching out for help because they don’t feel any hope for a brighter future for their children and so don’t seek the programs that are here to help them. Through targeted outreach and partnerships with social service agencies and local school boards, coupled with the support of funds raised at last year’s gala, we were able to extend a ray of hope to many of those families, and as a result: • 420 children who weren’t previously funded by Free to Play were able to participate in summer camp, music, sports and more. • Additional funding for Food & Friends student nutrition programs allowed many programs to increase their operations, including adding extra days of providing healthy snacks. • Future Fund scholarship recipients received $1,000 rather than only $400 in previous years. • 60 more children were supported over the holidays by Adopt-A-Family. This year’s Around the World Gala aimed to raise enough funds to sustain this important work. Work that would not be possible without the assistance of donors and volunteers.

throughout the home. Are you interested in seeing what the kitchen has to offer? With the click of your mouse, or touch of your finger you are instantly there, with the ability to move as you please, forward and backward, left and right, viewing the room as if you were there. No longer is the online shopper at the mercy of a producer or camera operator that has pre-dictated what you see, where you go and how you get there, now the shopper is in control. The added advantage of virtual reality, now gives the prospective home buyer, a higher immersive and interactive tour, without actually having to be there, yet feeling as if they are. Not only does this free up an incredible amount of time for the potential purchase decision, but it allows the homebuyer the opportunity and the ability to prepare any and all questions they may have for the sales person. Realtors and Builders today understand the value of time, both of their salesperson and of all new homebuyers, with this new tool, both parties are able to guarantee their time is maximized. Having just introduced this tool into the local real estate market in Aug, Roberts has already seen progressive realtors and builders, now including this tool as part of their marketing strategy, with the ultimate goal being, making a home purchase easier for the consumer, over time he’s sees this as being the norm as opposed to the exception. The Future… It is here today….!!! supplied photo

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Sandra Weafer Community Champion of the Year – Ontario Student Nutrition Services Andrew Reimer from Crown Dairy recently established Ontario Student Nutrition Services (OSNS) to help ease the daunting and time-consuming task of shopping for groceries for Food & Friends student nutrition programs. OSNS works with food vendors to get the best food prices, ensure they meet nutritional guidelines, and offer them to programs to be ordered online and delivered to the schools. Their focus on fixing this challenge with a new approach has helped ease the workload for many program coordinators with 64 student nutrition programs actively ordering food through OSNS. Sponsor of the Year – Wellington Motors Wellington Motors became a true holiday hero by providing space for the Adopt-AFamily holiday program for two years. The task of finding a location for the program is onerous and sometimes stressful because of the short term nature, how much space is required, and a limited budget. Not only did Wellington Motors help us meet all of these objectives, but their donated space on Michener Road was one of the most comfortable spaces used by the over 40 volunteers who operate Adopt-A-Family. During this two year period, 4,048 children were assisted through Adopt-A-Family. Volunteer of the Year – Nicole DeBeyer Nicole DeBeyer’s passion and dedication to bringing healthy food to hungry minds is an inspiration. The job of feeding over 450 students a hot healthy breakfast and 130 students a hot healthy lunch each day at Centre Wellington District High School is no small feat! Her dedication to ensuring no student in her school goes hungry is evident in the extra time she puts in outside of her work day to keep the programs fresh and healthy.

The power of student voice Wellington Catholic District School Board Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students Sarah DeBoer, Chris McCabe, and Jacob Wisbey joined student delegates from across Ontario and key environmental decision makers from Canada and the U.S. attending the Great Lakes Public Forum at the Great Lakes Student Summit October 5th and 6th. Student ideas and solutions to improve the health of our Great Lakes that were generated at local board SHSM Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) workshops were shared with decision makers in round table discussions. Wisbey says “the Great Lakes Student Summit is not an experience that happens every day. The idea that student voice was listened to by top level decision makers is something I will always remember!” This is the first time, Canada and Ontario provided an official space for student delegates to share ideas and solutions with key Great Lakes decision makers and it may not be the last. Susan Humphrey, Associate Regional Director General – Ontario Region, Environment and Climate Change Canada, a member of the binational Great Lakes Executive Committee under the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was impressed with the ideas put forth by students and told the audience she hopes she can put the ideas from our youth into the Environmental Action Plan. Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario, told students that every generation has its challenges. Murray stressed that the students may be told the task is impossible but they should-

l-r: Susan Humphrey, Associate Regional Director General – Ontario Region, Environment and Climate Change Canada; George McCaw, Director, Food Safety and Environmental Management, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA); Jacob Wisbey; SarahDeBoer and Chris McCabe. (supplied photo)

n’t listen. “Never forget that the government is yours! When people say you are too young or too old, tell them to stuff it - this is a critical time and we need innovation! Most memorable for DeBoer was Minister Murray telling youth “you can do anything and if you have a dream and you need to take action to meet your dream!” George McCaw, Director, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) challenged students to pursue the ideas they shared at the Summit noting that education, communication, and social media ideas can be easily implemented. Other “home run solution for the treatment and wide-spread containment of phosphorus in our fresh water will take longer and needs the creative and innovative

ideas like those presented by students at the Summit.” McCabe says “his involvement in the Environment SHSM, especially the Summit, have opened my eyes to career pathways I never knew existed.” To prepare for the Summit, delegates took part in a two-day ICE Certification with 35 other St. James students that represent four distinct SHSM programs: Environment, Health & Wellness, Non Profit and Transportation – all sectors that impact water quality in very different ways. Students visited two local farms to develop an awareness of farming practices on phosphorus levels in the watershed. A tour of Belwood Conservation Area highlighted the impact of phosphorus levels locally.

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Students worked in groups to come up with creative solutions to phosphorus in our Great Lakes. Students presented their ideas to a panel that included Melissa Luymes, Environment Co-ordinator, Farm & Food Care Ontario and Tracey Ryan, Manager of Environmental Education and Restoration, Grand River Conservation Authority. For more information about Specialist High Skills Major programs at Wellington Catholic District School Board, email ruthanne.finnigan@wellingtoncdsb.ca

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Sexual Violence and Harassment in the Workplace: The continued evolution and expansion of Employer Obligations On September 8, 2016 the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (known as Bill 132) came into force. Bill 132 amends the existing workplace harassment provisions contained in Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, imposing new obligations on employers as outlined below. It is an existing legal requirement that all employers in Ontario must have a policy which addresses workplace violence and harassment. While the legal requirement for a written policy is triggered for an employer having five or more employees it is usually best practice to have a written policy on the hiring of the first employee. Bill 132 imposes new requirements on employers to include specific provisions within their harassment policies addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. These new requirements include having a definition of workplace sexual harassment in the policy and that the policy must have in place a procedure that provides for the reporting of a complaint when the person

against whom the complaint is made is the employer or the supervisor. This requirement raises the potential for very small employers to have to institute a third party “call line” or resource person mechanism as they do not have staff to address this requirement. The new requirements also include putting in place a procedure for informing in writing both the employee making the complaint and the alleged harasser of the results of the investigation. Bill 132 provides additional power to the Ministry of Labour to order the undertaking of a workplace investigation by a third party at the employer’s expense. This new power is particularly noteworthy as the employer risks losing control of the investigation and may incur significant expenses in relation to the mandate to hire an outside investigator. Inspectors may monitor compliance by employers. Best practices for all employers to undertake at this time include a review of all

2017 non-tax-supported budget now open for public comment The City released the 2017 recommended non-tax-supported operating and capital budget to City Council and the community on October 14. This budget focuses on the services which residents pay for through rates, fees and charges. Community members have an opportunity to address Council about the budget and proposed rate changes through a written submission or during the October 26 meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall. The release is the first of four budget documents to be considered by Council. Over the coming weeks, the proposed tax-supported budgets (operating, capital, and local boards and shared services) will be released for Council consideration. New in the 2017 budget In the 2017 recommended non-tax supported budget, community members will see the addition of Stormwater Services and a stormwater service fee. Stormwater services is not a new service for Guelph. Residents previously funded this service through their annual property taxes. Like many other municipalities, Guelph is faced with the problem of aging infrastructure. Guelph’s stormwater management system needs upgrades, especially as severe storm events increase. Guelph is not alone in its move towards providing sustainable funding for this critical service. “The City is investing in the services that matter to the community, one of which is stormwater services,” says James Krauter, acting city treasurer. “The shift from funding stormwater services through property taxes to a service fee provides a fairer, and more transparent and sustainable way to manage stormwater services.” 2017 recommended budget Water Services The recommended $30.5 million operating budget and $180.2 million 10-year capital

budget allows Guelph to continue delivering a safe and sustainable water supply while renewing aging infrastructure. Wastewater Services The recommended $30.9 million operating budget and $137.9 million 10-year capital budget supports continued optimization of Guelph’s wastewater systems. Stormwater Services The recommended $4.2 million operating and $40.7 million 10-year capital budget supports stormwater system sustainability, environmental protection and community safety as it relates to stormwater. Building Services The recommended $3.4 million operating and $69,000 10-year capital budget includes continued investments to maintain the health and safety of the community. Court Services The recommended $3.9 million operating and $504,300 10-year capital budget includes technology upgrades in order to enhance customer service. Have your say Residents are invited to review the recommended budget document and address Council on October 26, and to follow the City’s budget news on guelph.ca/budget, Twitter (@cityofguelph, #GuelphBudget) and facebook.com/cityofguelph. Residents can watch Council meetings on Rogers TV. Residents wanting to address Council on the non-tax-supported budget must register to delegate in person or submit their written comments by Friday, October 21 at 10 a.m. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 519-837-5603 or email clerks@guelph.ca.

existing policies to update same to ensure compliance with Bill 132 requirements or development or harassment and violence policies if none exist; communication to employees and training on their rights and responsibilities, and training of managers on harassment issues and how to properly respond to employees who raise such issues in the workplace. A complaint investigation process must be in place which includes addressing the particular situations outlined above and to satisfy the general requirement that complaints are investigated in a manner appropriate in the circumstances as required by Bill 132. Employers must be aware of the continued evolution and expansion of their obligations relating to harassment in the workplace. Proactive steps will assist in mitigating the many risks of non-compliance. Carol S. VandenHoek B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M., Partner, Miller Thomson LLP, 519-780-4632, cvandenhoek@millerthomson.com

The City unearthed bone fragments from underneath Baker Street while turning off water to the Baker Street parking lot booths. The City has twice found human remains in this area which served as an all-faith, public burying ground for Guelph from 1827 to 1853. Records indicate that known graves were moved from the public burying ground to Woodlawn Memorial Park in later years. In 2005, the City unearthed the remains of one male, one female, nine infants, and 36 incomplete remains. These were removed shortly following their discovery with the permission of the Registrar of the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Government Services (now the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services). The remains were reinterred at Woodlawn Memorial Park. In 2010, a sink hole on Baker Street revealed the remains of an infant. To ensure any and all human remains are treated with respect and dignity, and not be subjected to public display, the City will not be taking or sharing photographs of the found remains.

Why aren’t you switching to Windows 10? There is always a lot of hearsay around each new operating system that our friends at Microsoft release. There are loads of folks at the moment who will adamantly tell you that they aren’t switching to Windows 10 but many can’t tell you why. Many of us may recall these same people always hovering on the fringe with the same sorts of statements each time a new operating system comes out. Granted, Microsoft has released some less than perfect products. Does anyone remember struggling with Windows Millenium (ME)? That being said, the problems with new Windows operating systems usually result from growing pains more so than major flaws. When Windows 3.1 came out there were loads of folks complaining about that newfangled “mouse” interface. Both Windows 95 and 98 were said to be avoided at all costs by many users. Until Windows XP was upgraded with its third Service Pack update it had many problems and yet, when Windows 7 came out, a large majority of people were stubbornly clinging to their

aging copies of Windows XP. The same is occurring now with Windows 7 users loudly ranting about how awful Windows 10 is. Most have yet to test out Microsoft’s latest offering. Windows 10 represents some significant changes in the way that Windows works. Some of those changes are great, some aren’t. This has been the case with every operating system ever released, be it from Microsoft or anyone else. Windows 10 provides improvements in security that have been needed for some time and keeping up with those improvements can mean the difference between safe surfing and serious problems. Talk to a computer professional and have a look at Windows 10. The decision to upgrade should be based on rational facts. Don’t let uninformed hype make your decision for you. Kevin Davison, IT Consultant, Kadence Solutions. 888-387-7393, info@kadencesolutions.ca

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