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Richard Vivian

Richard Vivian

Richard Vivian is an award-winning journalist and longtime Guelph resident. He joined the GuelphToday team as assistant editor in 2020, largely covering municipal matters and general assignment duties

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Recent Work by Richard

Guelph public school board faces $415,000 lawsuit over alleged bullying

Guelph public school board faces $415,000 lawsuit over alleged bullying

The injured student has sustained a loss of enjoyment of life as she is unable to join in recreational and social activities or perform household activities to the extent she did before the alleged assault
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Public school board faces $415,000 lawsuit over alleged bullying

Public school board faces $415,000 lawsuit over alleged bullying

UGDSB ‘negligence’ allowed assault of 12-year-old Waverly Drive Public School student, lawsuit claims
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Grieving Guelph mom seeks answers after son dies in police custody

Grieving Guelph mom seeks answers after son dies in police custody

'There's a lot of unanswered questions that I'm struggling with,' Faye Dzikewich says, 'none of this is making sense'
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Guelph to restrict 'light pollution' of neighbouring properties

Guelph to restrict 'light pollution' of neighbouring properties

The bylaw would restrict ‘excessive light’ from shining on other properties. One councillor was concerned it would be seen as 'policing holiday lighting. That would just be a wet blanket on the community during what are supposed to be really enjoyable times'
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Alleged squatters prevent first-time homeowner from moving in

Alleged squatters prevent first-time homeowner from moving in

Man bought house through power of sale, found people living in it after deal closed
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$126M class action vaccine mandate lawsuit launched

$126M class action vaccine mandate lawsuit launched

The class action suit involves more than 200 plaintiffs throughout the province, largely first responders and essential workers, seeking a collective $125.95 million from a variety of municipalities and taxpayer-funded service providers. North Bay is not part of the lawsuit says a City spokesman.
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VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

'Beating of the privilege chest. Inconvenience isn’t being oppressed,' sings Gordon in his song
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BEYOND LOCAL: Guelph senior shocked by $6,255 fine at border crossing for 'non-compliance'

BEYOND LOCAL: Guelph senior shocked by $6,255 fine at border crossing for 'non-compliance'

Connie Cross, 74, plans to fight the ticket
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