Dion's Green Shift tour needs more polish - National PostWhile two of the ridings appear safe from a steal, the Conservatives have a heavyweight carrying their flag in the Liberal stronghold of Guelph. Local councillor Gloria Kovach, a prize catch for the Conservatives as a leading national figure for local politicians, just might have enough clout to overcome the 5,000-vote victory cushion given to the Liberals in 2006. Money is available - Guelph MercuryAfter attending the announcement of $6.2 billion of federal funding for infrastructure in Ontario yesterday, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty visited Guelph to attend an event for supporters of Gloria Kovach, candidate for the Conservative party in the upcoming byelection. Baird lends support at fundraiser - Guelph MercuryLisa Varano, Mercury Staff - The Royal City will have a byelection "in short order," said federal Environment minister John Baird, in Guelph at a fundraising event Saturday for local Conservative candidate Gloria Kovach. Harper lands in Guelph - Guelph MercuryThe Conservative government will leave the timing of an election up to the opposition, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said last night at a campaign-style rally in Guelph. $1M boost to help restore convent - Guelph MercuryThe Loretto Convent yesterday looked just like it did the day before, and the day before that.
Which is to say, tired. Maybe even sad. Encased in broken glass and peeling paint, with an empty pedestal in front. Inside, it's dilapidated 1960s -- shag carpeting and dated wallpaper....... |