Based on the advice from Guelph’s Medical Officer of Health to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Guelph has declared an emergency, closed City buildings to the public and cancelled programs and events. Continue reading City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
Category Archives: Environment
City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
August 5, 2020We’re updating our plan for how we manage wastewater in Guelph
July 22, 2020We’ve got a plan for our ash—do you have a plan for yours?
July 20, 2020We’re continuing to monitor, maintain and remove ash trees impacted by the emerald ash borer on public property and it’s important that you check ash trees on your property too. Continue reading We’ve got a plan for our ash—do you have a plan for yours?
Construction notice: Water main repairs on Stevenson Street North Thursday, July 9
July 8, 2020… Continue reading Construction notice: Water main repairs on Stevenson Street North Thursday, July 9
Guelph is heating up: Level yellow outside watering restrictions now in effect
July 8, 2020Construction Notice: Paving at the City’s public waste drop-off site to begin Monday, July 13
July 8, 2020Update on soil vapour testing on Menzie, Audrey, Lawrence and laneway
June 25, 2020Update on the findings of the additional soil vapour investigation completed on Menzie, Audrey and Lawrence Avenues and the laneway in April 2020. Continue reading Update on soil vapour testing on Menzie, Audrey, Lawrence and laneway
City gets $100,000 from Government of Canada to add 20 public electric vehicle charging stations
June 18, 2020Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
Construction notice: Sewer repairs on Stevenson Street North Thursday, June 18
June 15, 2020City preparing to restart some services
June 12, 2020Work is underway to prepare City buildings, restart services, and ensure processes are in place to keep our community and employees safe. Continue reading City preparing to restart some services
City using dye to look at river flow patterns
June 3, 2020Construction notice: Emergency water main repair at Paisley Road and Edinburgh Road North tomorrow, June 3
June 2, 2020Emergency water main repair at Paisley Road and Edinburgh Road North happening June 3 Continue reading Construction notice: Emergency water main repair at Paisley Road and Edinburgh Road North tomorrow, June 3
Council approves Clair-Maltby open space system strategy
May 25, 2020Guelph Council approved the Clair-Maltby open space system strategy which plans for 38 hectares of open space, equal to almost 47 Canadian football fields. Continue reading Council approves Clair-Maltby open space system strategy
Kids get growing in the garden
May 14, 2020Community gardens open May 15 under COVID-19 guidelines
May 12, 2020Community gardens in Guelph will open on May 15, following the Provincial Order to include community gardens as an essential service during COVID-19. Continue reading Community gardens open May 15 under COVID-19 guidelines
What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
May 8, 2020Some pretty great things are already happening, thanks to some pretty amazing community leaders. Here are just a few highlights and we will keep sharing our progress in the coming weeks. Continue reading What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
Mowing and hazard tree removals underway
April 29, 2020We’re resuming hazard tree removals and a reduced schedule of mowing in our parks and sports fields. Continue reading Mowing and hazard tree removals underway
Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
April 16, 2020During an emergency meeting earlier today, Guelph City Council approved several recommendations to support the City’s response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
Second round of soil vapour testing on Menzie, Audrey, Lawrence and laneway starts April 6
April 3, 2020The City is taking follow-up samples from soil vapour probes on Menzie, Audrey and Lawrence Avenues, and on the laneway between Lawrence and Victoria Road South April 6-8. Continue reading Second round of soil vapour testing on Menzie, Audrey, Lawrence and laneway starts April 6
Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Stormwater Management Master Plan update
March 19, 2020March 2020: Update on environmental testing on Menzie, Audrey, Lawrence Avenues
March 13, 2020Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is taking the lead on indoor air sampling of 20 potentially affected homes. Continue reading March 2020: Update on environmental testing on Menzie, Audrey, Lawrence Avenues
City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings
March 10, 2020City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings Continue reading City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings
Mandatory water meter inspections
March 4, 2020All water meters installed for new construction within the City of Guelph shall be inspected by Building Services. Continue reading Mandatory water meter inspections
Proposed solution to address City’s concerns with Dolime Quarry before Council in March
February 20, 2020On March 30 City Council is expected to make a decision about the proposed solution to address the City’s concerns with operations at the Dolime Quarry. Continue reading Proposed solution to address City’s concerns with Dolime Quarry before Council in March
Staff-recommended open space strategy for Clair-Maltby to be discussed at Council in March
February 20, 2020City staff is bringing its recommendation for the Clair-Maltby open space system strategy to Council’s Committee of the Whole on March 2. Continue reading Staff-recommended open space strategy for Clair-Maltby to be discussed at Council in March
Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment update
February 6, 2020Notice of second public open house: City of Guelph Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Robertson booster pump station
February 6, 2020Trees in the city – plaudits for sustainable urban forestry trailblazers
February 5, 2020Media release originally published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation. Continue reading Trees in the city – plaudits for sustainable urban forestry trailblazers
City’s Chief Planner retiring in May
February 5, 2020Solid Waste Management Master Plan public engagement update
February 4, 2020Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas
January 27, 2020This summer, we’re working to improve ecological health in our parks and natural areas by removing invasive plant species like buckthorn and dog strangling vine. Continue reading Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas
Join us February 13 for the first Water Supply Master Plan open house
January 23, 2020City testing sewage holding tank for leaks
January 17, 2020New snow storage pad reduces environmental impacts of salt
January 14, 2020Guelph has finished building a new 18,600 square metre snow storage pad near the Wastewater Treatment Facility on Wellington Street West. Continue reading New snow storage pad reduces environmental impacts of salt
Updated fees at the public waste drop-off start January 1
December 19, 2019Starting January 1, 2020, most public waste drop-off fees are changing. Continue reading Updated fees at the public waste drop-off start January 1
Ash tree removal in Preservation Park starts January 13
December 17, 2019We’re removing ash and hazard trees from Preservation Park starting January 13 that are affected by emerald ash borer. Continue reading Ash tree removal in Preservation Park starts January 13
City completes engagement on proposal to address its concerns with Dolime Quarry operations
December 10, 2019More than 230 residents from the City and Guelph-Eramosa Township attended the community open houses and pop-up information sessions to get more information, ask questions, and share their feedback. Continue reading City completes engagement on proposal to address its concerns with Dolime Quarry operations
The future of waste management in Guelph
November 28, 2019Dr. Dianne Saxe, former Environmental Commissioner for Ontario, to speak at the launch of Guelph’s Solid Waste Management Master Plan update December 9. Continue reading The future of waste management in Guelph
Council approves 2020 capital budget and non-tax supported operating budget
November 13, 2019City Council approved the 2020 capital budget and the non-tax supported operating budget, and received the 2021–2029 capital forecast. Continue reading Council approves 2020 capital budget and non-tax supported operating budget
Our Community, Our Water open house November 26
November 12, 2019The City is performing sanitary sewer smoke tests starting November 11
October 31, 2019Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Water Supply Master Plan Update
October 31, 2019The City is updating the Water Supply Master Plan. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Water Supply Master Plan Update
City looking for community feedback on proposed solution to replace Dolime Quarry with residential neighbourhood
October 30, 2019Visit Our Community, Our Water at haveyoursay.guelph.ca by November 30 to share your thoughts on the proposed solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the Dolime Quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Continue reading City looking for community feedback on proposed solution to replace Dolime Quarry with residential neighbourhood
Our Community, Our Water open house October 29
October 22, 2019Waste Reduction Week starts October 21
October 17, 2019Our Community, Our Water open house October 29
October 1, 2019The first Our Community, Our Water open house is happening on October 29 at City Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Continue reading Our Community, Our Water open house October 29
City and Dolime Quarry owners reach proposal to protect Guelph’s drinking water
October 1, 2019The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Continue reading City and Dolime Quarry owners reach proposal to protect Guelph’s drinking water
City upgrading to LED streetlights throughout Guelph starting early October
September 27, 2019City upgrading to LED streetlights throughout Guelph starting early October. Continue reading City upgrading to LED streetlights throughout Guelph starting early October
Arkell aqueduct maintenance: November 2019 project update
September 23, 2019The inspection and maintenance of the Arkell aqueduct, where 60 to 80 per cent of Guelph’s water comes from, is underway. Continue reading Arkell aqueduct maintenance: November 2019 project update