You’re invited to share your original poetry by August 1 to be used in the Reshaping Ruins art installation at Goldie Mill during Culture Days in September. Continue reading Calling all poets: Submit your poem to Reshaping Ruins project by August 1
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Calling all poets: Submit your poem to Reshaping Ruins project by August 1
July 4, 2022Holiday hours for City facilities and services
June 14, 2022Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs. Continue reading Holiday hours for City facilities and services
City of Guelph services during COVID-19
June 14, 2022Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
Summer fun starts with Guelph day camps, parks and outdoor recreation programs
June 1, 2022It’s time to kick off Recreation and Parks month with activities and programs you can join in outdoor park spaces and inside our recreation facilities. Continue reading Summer fun starts with Guelph day camps, parks and outdoor recreation programs
Virtual public open house for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study
May 25, 2022Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
May 18, 2022The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) awards, including two for Project of the Year. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
Trio of artists share Guelph’s 2022 Artist Residency
May 13, 2022Caleb Bray, Silas Chinsen and Sophia Chilton are this year’s City of Guelph Artists in Residence. Continue reading Trio of artists share Guelph’s 2022 Artist Residency
Ashley MacIsaac comes to River Run Centre as part of Miijidaa Life Stories
May 5, 2022Guelph Today Comedy Series Brings Comic Genius Jeremy Hotz to the Stage
April 28, 2022Uniquely astute observational comedy from Canada’s favourite award-winning curmudgeon. Continue reading Guelph Today Comedy Series Brings Comic Genius Jeremy Hotz to the Stage
Two Canadian Chart-Breakers on Their Rise to Stardom
April 28, 2022Two of Canada’s Finest Voices Share the Stage
April 21, 2022Twin Flames Takes Audience On Exciting and Intimate Musical Journey
April 21, 2022The Washboard Union – Decorated Award Winners Grateful for Creative Freedom
April 7, 2022City of Guelph wins Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation
February 28, 2022City facilities begin reopening January 31
January 21, 2022Full Spring Season coming to River Run Centre in 2022
November 25, 2021Artwork moved into storage as construction work begins
November 16, 2021Three murals along Wilson Street have been placed in temporary storage to keep them safe while work is underway on the rail bridge replacement operated by Metrolinx. Continue reading Artwork moved into storage as construction work begins
Streets named after Veterans in 2021
November 3, 2021To date, 156 city streets have been named after Guelph’s war heroes, people of historical significance and City staff who died while employed by the City. Continue reading Streets named after Veterans in 2021
Guelph City Hall gets bird-safe window murals
October 29, 2021Anita Cazzola’s Botanical Reclamation art project concludes with a show of colour
October 19, 2021… Continue reading Anita Cazzola’s Botanical Reclamation art project concludes with a show of colour
City releases key sections from closed Council report about 797 Victoria Road North
October 8, 2021… Continue reading City releases key sections from closed Council report about 797 Victoria Road North
September 30—a time for reflection and commemoration for the City of Guelph
September 29, 2021The federal government’s designation of September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gives the City an opportunity to bring municipal employees and the community together to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. Continue reading September 30—a time for reflection and commemoration for the City of Guelph
Main Street Mural Project adds sixth mural to downtown Guelph
September 1, 2021The sixth and final mural of the Main Street Mural Project was added to the City’s East Parkade this week. Continue reading Main Street Mural Project adds sixth mural to downtown Guelph
City looking to build on Farmers’ Market tradition through partnership opportunity with 10C
June 24, 2021City proposing community partnership with 10C to strengthen the Farmers’ Market tradition and expand use of the market building. Continue reading City looking to build on Farmers’ Market tradition through partnership opportunity with 10C
City receives nearly $350,000 to help reduce its impact on the environment
June 23, 2021COVID-19 tourism recovery fund adds $350k, supports 50 local businesses and organizations
June 3, 2021COVID-19 tourism recovery fund, now totaling $700,000. Additional funding allows the City to further support tourism-focused organizations and businesses through pandemic recovery. Continue reading COVID-19 tourism recovery fund adds $350k, supports 50 local businesses and organizations
Refreshing our local tradition through new partnerships
April 13, 2021Find out what’s golden about Guelph
March 10, 2021#GoldenGuelph, created by 2020’s Artist-in-Residence Jenny Mitchell, is now ready to view online at guelph.ca/goldenguelph. Continue reading Find out what’s golden about Guelph
Sleeman Breweries renews the naming rights to the City’s Sleeman Centre for another decade
January 11, 2021The City of Guelph and Sleeman Breweries are renewing a 10-year contract for the naming rights to the Sleeman Centre. Continue reading Sleeman Breweries renews the naming rights to the City’s Sleeman Centre for another decade
It’s a green light for new central library, South End Community Centre
October 7, 2020City recommends alternative site layout for Baker District redevelopment
September 24, 2020On October 5, City staff will present an alternative site layout for the Baker District redevelopment project that includes a new central library, urban square, parking, and residential, institutional and commercial space. Continue reading City recommends alternative site layout for Baker District redevelopment
City of Guelph commits to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives
July 24, 2020As an employer and local government, we’re reflecting on our role and the values that guide us to ensure our workplace and our community are welcoming places for everyone; Black, Indigenous, people of colour, people who identify as members of LGBTQ2 community, those who have disabilities and other underrepresented groups Continue reading City of Guelph commits to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives
Sounds of Guelph wins Award of Excellence
February 4, 2019The City’s Sounds of Guelph video series is the winner of the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Continue reading Sounds of Guelph wins Award of Excellence