Guelph bylaw inundated with election sign complaints

Three weeks into the federal election and the City of Guelph says it has received dozens of calls complaining about the placement of election signs.

In fact, the city confirms to 570 NewsRadio it had received 100 calls so far. The callers have taken issue primarily, with the signs proximity to intersections.

There are a number of rules when it comes to the placement of election signs in the City of Guelph, which are regulated through bylaw. Things like, signs must be a least a meter from the curb or the edge of the pavement. They can’t be placed on medians or islands and must be at least 10 meters from an intersection.

Waterloo Region has a similar bylaw on the books, but puts a 15 meter minimum on the distance from an intersection and prohibits signs on regional roads.

When asked, the region said its bylaw officers had received nine complaints about the placement of federal election signs.

Both of the municipality’s bylaws identify the owner of the sign as the candidate on the sign, so it is up to the candidate to ensure signs comply with all local regulations.

Election 2025

Two local federal candidates among top spenders in online ads

If you have noticed the increase in political ads on social media, you’re not alone and it’s deliberate. Candidates for elections in all levels of government have been moving more of their ad dollars…

Here’s why there are 91 candidates in same riding as Pierre Poilievre

Voters in the Ottawa riding of Carleton should expect a very long ballot on April 28, with the majority of candidates running as independent. A day before Elections Canada is set to post the final…

Party leaders focus policy pitches on rent control, addictions treatment

OTTAWA — The NDP promised Sunday to protect tenants through a program of national rent control, while the Conservatives focused their campaign trail message on addictions treatment. NDP Leader Jagmeet…

Why is Poilievre losing his stronghold on Canadians?

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was positioned for a landslide win over the Liberals, but in comes a new rival leader, and voters seem to have no problem moving the pendulum – and fast. Recent…