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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Find the conversation on CFRU archives! archive.cfru.ca/archive/2026...

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Wow. @ootslibrary.bsky.social and Guelph Pride went all out this year. By far the biggest Pride in the Park yet. Fantastic to run into @leanneguelph.bsky.social and @cathydowner.bsky.social. Also happy to hand out Pride Ride leftovers from @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social. Happy Pride!

Pride in the park. Erin sitting with a lot of rainbow decor.

Cathy, Erin and Leanne at Pride in the Park.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Thanks to @ootslibrary.bsky.social and Guelph Pride, @guelph.ca, all our community groups and residents who all came out to make this #pride flag raising a fantastic success! @guelphpolice.bsky.social were fab too. 💅 Love living in a community that shows up for each other.

City, councillors and Guelph Pride standing beside the 2S intersex progress pride flag.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Kindness matters. Be someone’s safe space. Happy Pride!

Between 20-40% of homeless youth are LGBTQIA+, despite being only 5-10% of the population. Keeping kids safe starts with allowing them to be themselves.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Thank you to all the City of Guelph staff who have worked on this to make it a reality! This eco friendly facility & solar power battery system will save us money down the road and help keep our air pollution free. Future forward green technology and transit expansion is the right path for our city.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Great free information session for individuals or groups! Looking forward to it.

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Bicycle Mayor of Guelph @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The Spring Bloom Ride brought together 5 kids, 11 adults, and Ward 1 councillor @caton.bsky.social for a slow roll last week. The kids made quick friends, took on little-but-important jobs along the way, and had two playground pit stops for play and some strategic chaos management. #BikeSky

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Thank you for taking the time to phone note this! I now have a fun thing to research.

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Guelph Barrier Free Committee (GBFC) @guelphbarrierfree.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The Access Recognition Awards are here! Do you know of an organization or individual who has championed accessibility in Guelph? Show your appreciation by nominating them for an ARA! 🌞 Visit our website to submit a nomination form. The deadline for nominations is June 3. buff.ly/JzCYIk8

A red heart-shaped sculpture is in focus on a Guelph street. The sky is clear and blue on a bright, sunny day.

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Bicycle Mayor of Guelph @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

See this wonderful article from the Guelph Mercury Tribune on my upcoming spring bloom ride. Looking forward to riding with @caton.bsky.social www.guelphmercury.com/things-to-do...

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This Jane’s Walk in Guelph’s Ward 1 neighbourhood is going to be a ride

Start at Carter Park, cruise around and finish at Summit Ridge Park on Sunday, May 3.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy 199th birthday @guelph.ca! Thanks to all who are working on the 200th inside the city and within the community. That logo is fabulous and it was great to see everyone out today. Looking forward to all the events next year.

Erin and Mustafa Zuberi at the Guelph 200th.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I am so thankful to council for supporting my motion and acknowledging over a decade of disability advocacy against speed bumps/cushions in our traffic calming policy. I’m looking forward to more accessible options in the city and bike lanes free of barriers. 🥳

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Yay!! Let us bloom gaze and roll together. 🌺

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

How lucky are we to have @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social? Come ride Ward 1 with us on May 3rd, 10:30am and see some blooms!

Spring Bloom
Summit Ridge Or
Bike Map
WARD 1 GUELPH
effrey or
astview Rd
Starwood Dr
Washburn Dr
Edwards St
DougallS.
Edwards
Carter Park
heltonwood Dr
Auden Rd
Greenview
CHERRY
MAGNOLIA
REDBUD
ORCHARD OR CRAB APPLE
"CATWALK" (CUT THROUGH)
PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVER
Mountford Dr
_Mcllwraith Cres
Hadati Rd
Auden Rd
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Misersky
Park
•Mountford Dr
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MAY 3 2026 | 10:30AM
START: CARTER PARK
FINISH: SUMMIT RIDGE PARK
BICYCLE MAYOR OF GUELPH WARD RIDES
@BICYCLEMAYORGUELPH
Paleimo
"Park
Auden Rd
THIS ROUTE WAS PLANNED USING THE CITY OF GUELPH OPEN DATA TREE MAP.
FILTERING FOR EARLY SPRING
BLOOMERS. COME DISCOVER WHAT'S IN BLOOM IN WARD 1 WITH US, OR USE IT AS YOUR GUIDE.
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR RIDERS UNDER 18 AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FOR EVERYONE.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! Trans fam don’t let the haters get you down. Allies, stand up against horrible policies meant to distract from real issues being perpetrated by those at the top of these systems. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

Guelph Pride, City of Guelph staff and politicians standing with a progress Pride flag.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our renoviction bylaw survey is up until April 17th, so please let us know your thoughts before it comes back to Guelph City Council in June. haveyoursay.guelph.ca/projects/ren...

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Citizen engagement platform

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

It is very sad that we have to temporarily close road entrances to the park because of damage done by a few. We are working on solutions for long term and on the look out for those who caused this.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Not all school is just lecture, book & test. There’s labs, equipment & hands on skills in many disciplines. Not all learners do well with remote. There’s lots of reasons in person education will persist. It’s not our property, we can’t dictate market. As of now, we need homes for students too.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Ah. I believe that with bachelor up to three bedroom units, that this development is intended for all type of students. Many who go to Conestoga have families. It would not sit empty if there was a lack of students. A lot of school requires hands on though.

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City of Guelph @guelph.ca · 18/02/2026

A lot has changed with recycling in #Guelph. Circular Materials now runs the program, and Waste Management handles collection and customer service. For missed pickups, schedules, cart issues, or what’s recyclable, contact WM: canresidential@wm.com or 1‑800‑561‑1655. More: ow.ly/yPvr50Y8i1O

Blue recycling bin covered in a thick layer of fresh snow on a snowy residential street.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

By “ghetto” do you mean affordable housing? Because we need both student housing and affordable housing. Housing that people can afford so they are not homeless would make Guelph amazing. Moralizing poverty is a bad call.

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City of Guelph @guelph.ca · 13/02/2026

We’re working on a vacant home tax for #Guelph – and we want to hear from you! Take our quick and easy survey by March 9, 2026. Thank you for sharing your thoughts: ow.ly/5rCO50YeB8z

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Staff will provide public engagement materials and ongoing project updates on the Have Your Say webpage. haveyoursay.guelph.ca/projects/vic... The in person meeting and the Have Your Say webpage are the last two opportunities to provide feedback on this project.

haveyoursay.guelph.ca

Citizen engagement platform

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Heads up! There will be a Public Open House on February 5 from 5–7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion (57 Watson Parkway South) for further discussion about the future of McQuillan’s Bridge. haveyoursay.guelph.ca/events/92506...

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Citizen engagement platform

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

This season can be great if you’re doing well or well enough. If you are having a great holiday, consider sharing your joy or funds with someone who’s not. From my family to yours, I hope you have a happy holiday. www.instagram.com/reel/DSq1EnS...

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

We have an amazing dairy coop company in Guelph called Gay Lea if you want to shop local for dairy. They make a fabulous coconut whipped cream too if you don’t do dairy. www.gaylea.com

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Consumer | Gay Lea

Born on the farm

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

There’s more reasons than just trade protections to keep out a lot of US dairy, and it protects more than just dairy farmers. Especially with the US attack on science and safety regulations going on. cdr.wisc.edu/dairy-recall...

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Dairy Recall Tracker

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City of Guelph @guelph.ca · 18/12/2025

Starting Jan 1, you can recycle more! ✅Packaging (paper, glass, metal, plastic), plastic bags & wrappers, foam trays, coffee cups & pods, cosmetic tubes, blister packs, takeout containers & more. If it’s packaging, recycle it! ow.ly/9uRS50XLviR

Graphic with text that says "Blue Box changes starting January 1. You can recycle more items! guelph.ca/bluebox"

Graphic with images of plastic items and text that says "Any kind of packaging"

Image of various coffee products with text that says "Coffee cups, lids, sleeves, bags, pods"

Graphic with images of plastic bags with text that says "Plastic bags"

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

I’m so glad the decision to fund winter maintenance was reversed. Big win for accessibility, and affordability for those who need to ride in winter, as well as many unintended infrastructure headaches for the city at large.

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City of Guelph @guelph.ca · 15/12/2025

We’re getting housing built, #Guelph! Today, Minister Rob Flack announced the City hit 85% of our 2024 housing start goal — and will receive $3.69M through the #BuildingFasterFund. Thanks to Minister Flack for visiting Guelph and bringing us this exciting news.

Mayor Cam Guthrie, Minister Rob Flack, MPP Mike Schreiner and Councillors Erin Caton and Linda Busuttil smiling holding a check from the Ontario Building Faster Fund for three million, six hundred and ninety-two thousand dollars.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Get to downtown @guelph.ca for the last day of Spirit of the Season and check out the punk rock market at the Guelph farmers market too. Loads of local artists and vendors to support with your holiday shopping.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Hanukkah sameach to all our Jewish Guelphites! I hope you have a wonderful first night of celebration and contemplation. 🕎

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City of Guelph @guelph.ca · 05/12/2025

Our crews are still out collecting yard waste across #Guelph. Please keep your yard waste bags at the curb, and they will be collected as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience ow.ly/yKqK50XE2ur

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I showed my kid all of Strong Bad and clips from a large selection of cartoons when she complained about the brain rot. I would 100% go to a history of brain rot memes throughout time exhibit at the ROM.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Lots of focus on alt-right groups and radicalization via misinformation created by voids in verified news able to be shared on platforms like Meta. Glad to attend with my colleagues @camguthrie.bsky.social and Cllr. Hauser as part of Guelph's working group.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Happy to be learning more about tactics to combat hate and division in cities from international speakers at the @strongcitiesnetwork.org sixth global summit in Toronto.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Oh my. That’s not okay at all.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I’ve been getting that done. Very convenient.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Keep in mind that testing coverage for Ontario is currently limited due to the province cutting wastewater monitoring in most locations. Flu is also very high right now. If you haven’t had your fall vaccinations and are medically able, they are still available.

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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Make Asbestos Great Again

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Disability Justice Network of Ontario @djno.ca · 26/11/2025

Mixed feelings about the recent Ombudsman Report "Lost in Transition" on the hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities and the developmental services system in Ontario Link to Media Release & Proposed Additional Solutions: tr.ee/Hgn22PfQBu or in bio. 1/5

Alt: The image features a grayscale photograph of a long, empty hallway with a person walking away in the distance. The individual is highlighted in yellow, contrasting with the monochrome surroundings, emphasizing isolation. The hallway has brick walls with white railings on both sides. Above the photo, a black panel with torn edges. At the top of the image, text reads: "NEW REPORT: ONTARIO OMBUDSMAN REPORTS ON THE USE OF PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTIONALIZATION FOR PEOPLE LABELLED WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. Below the image, text reads: This Report supports what disabled people and their families have said for decades: Disabled People are over-medicated, under-supported, and suffering behind the locked walls of psychiatric institutions for months and years at a time. Current efforts to expand adult institutionalization through large-scale group homes will not address these concerns and recent legislation, like Bill 17, will only intensify institutionalization and violence against us.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Passing action for the renoviction and rental replacement bylaws, the vacancy tax bylaw and the build of 12 new affordable housing units is a great end of month council meeting.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Email councillorsandmayor@guelph.ca to show support for funding the daytime shelter. We can’t afford not to. www.instagram.com/reel/DRfPZDn...

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Magical skies for the ribbon cutting of the new pedestrian bridge (name coming soon) that connects Emma and Earl streets. Glad this is in place before we close the Speedvale bridge for repairs so folks without cars can maintain access. Great job from @guelph.ca staff on this project.

The first official walks over the bridge.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We need to take a stand against the use of the notwithstanding clause which allows Premiers to push through anti-human rights legislation that equates to anti-trans violence.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thanks to @guelph.ca council for supporting my amendment to immediately begin development of renoviction and rental replacement bylaws. With the vacancy tax bylaw & affordable housing plan, this was a great night with hopeful changes on the horizon.

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Adam A. Donaldson @adamadonaldson.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Caton says its a numbers game; the City is proposing to build 12 units for $3.4 million (in next item) and this save affordable units for a simple $311k. They feel that we can get at a bylaw pretty quickly and with rapidly rising rents in Guelph, we need this now.

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Erin Caton @caton.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

“The new Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (OPCA) will aim to improve the province’s conservation authority system" to help get shovels in the ground faster on homes and other local infrastructure projects” - Guelph Today Ah yes, building homes. Famously, the mandate of Conservation.

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