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 responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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City of Guelph responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
July 10, 2020Rules for shopping at Guelph Farmers’ Market during COVID-19
June 26, 2020We have put together the following safety measures with help from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health. Continue reading Rules for shopping at Guelph Farmers’ Market during COVID-19
Summer water fun starts Saturday!
June 26, 2020The City’s splash pads, wading pools and outdoor pool are opening for the summer season with enhanced health and safety practices in place to keep you safe. Continue reading Summer water fun starts Saturday!
City receives $100,901 grant to encourage tourism as economic recovery begins
June 26, 2020The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) has announced the City of Guelph as a recipient of $100,901 in funding for tourism recovery. Continue reading City receives $100,901 grant to encourage tourism as economic recovery begins
Guelph opening outdoor pools, splash pads, washrooms, Farmers’ Market and ServiceGuelph with COVID-19 measures in place
June 19, 2020Guelph is set to open a few facilities over the next few weeks with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading Guelph opening outdoor pools, splash pads, washrooms, Farmers’ Market and ServiceGuelph with COVID-19 measures in place
Check out the Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District online
June 11, 2020Join us for a virtual open house as we share the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Check out the Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District online
Guelph summer camps, recreation programs, permits and events at City facilities cancelled until September 8, 2020
May 29, 2020If you registered for programs or classes, rented a sports field, booked a picnic shelter or reserved any other recreation facility before September 8, 2020, you will receive a refund. Continue reading Guelph summer camps, recreation programs, permits and events at City facilities cancelled until September 8, 2020
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?
Help Guelph Museums document this moment in history
April 27, 2020Guelph Museums is asking residents of Guelph for digital and physical objects that capture their experience and perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic to document this moment in history. Continue reading Help Guelph Museums document this moment in history
City facilities closed until state of emergency is lifted
April 21, 2020City administration offices, including City Hall, Provincial Offences Court, recreation centres, libraries, museums, theatres and will remain closed to the public until after Guelph’s state of emergency is lifted. Continue reading City facilities closed until state of emergency is lifted
To our volunteers, thank you!
April 19, 2020Celebrate the value of volunteering! National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25. Continue reading To our volunteers, thank you!
Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
April 7, 2020All City of Guelph recreation centres, libraries, museums and theatres remain closed until April 30 to slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19); all scheduled programs, performances and events at City facilities are cancelled through July 5, 2020. Continue reading Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
All City facilities now closed to the public
March 17, 2020Based on advice from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, and the Ontario government’s declaration of an emergency, the City of Guelph is closing all city facilities to the public to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading All City facilities now closed to the public
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band celebrates 50 years
March 11, 2020Artists selected for second phase of Main Street mural project
March 6, 2020Dan Bergeron and Gabriel Specter and Annie Hamel are awarded the commissions for phase two of the Main Street Mural project at the East Parkade. Continue reading Artists selected for second phase of Main Street mural project
City announces 2020 Community Grant recipients
February 18, 2020The City of Guelph has granted 49 not-for-profit community organizations with $307,200 in funding for activities that enhance quality of life, inclusivity. Continue reading City announces 2020 Community Grant recipients
Guelph youth invited to apply for chance to shine in the spotlight
January 27, 2020Family fun at the symphony with The Barber of Seville
January 21, 2020xperience a classical music adventure designed especially for kids when members of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra perform The Barber of Seville at River Run Centre on Saturday, February 1, at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The fun-filled performances are presented in Co-operators Hall as part of the Wooly Kinderconcerts series. Continue reading Family fun at the symphony with The Barber of Seville
Captivating new country with Meghan Patrick
January 20, 2020Mind-bending improvisational comedy with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci
January 17, 2020Join comedy legend Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Asad Mecci at the River Run Centre on Thursday, January 30, at 8 p.m. Continue reading Mind-bending improvisational comedy with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci
Valdy: Sharing his life in music
January 8, 2020Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
January 6, 2020… Continue reading Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
Are you Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence?
December 9, 2019The City of Guelph invites artists to apply for a chance to become the City’s next Artist in Residence for 2020. Continue reading Are you Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence?
Boreal continues a wintertime tradition
December 6, 2019A Next Generation Leahy Christmas brings holiday cheer to Guelph
November 29, 2019Apply to create murals for the East Parkade
November 25, 2019Artists and artist collectives can apply for a chance to create one of two exterior murals on the east wall of the East Parkade facing Woolwich Street. Continue reading Apply to create murals for the East Parkade
Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
November 8, 2019The City is bringing back the Guelph Urban Design Awards to celebrate design excellence and recognize thoughtful, innovative and sustainable urban design features that enhance our city’s unique sense of place. The awards were last held in 2006. Continue reading Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
Take a walking tour of Wilson Street’s new public art
October 22, 2019Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Wilson Street Public Art Project and the Main Street Mural Project starting October 26. Continue reading Take a walking tour of Wilson Street’s new public art
City staff propose options for relocating Locomotive 6167
August 22, 2019City of Guelph staff proposes that City Council consider moving Locomotive 6167 to John Galt Park following notification from Metrolinx that the City’s lease on their property will expire in December 2020. Continue reading City staff propose options for relocating Locomotive 6167
City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
July 18, 2019The City of Guelph will postpone a discussion about the Baker District redevelopment after learning that projected costs for the current library design are higher than they were understood to be when a staff report was placed on City Council’s agenda for Monday, July 22. Continue reading City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
Artists selected for Main Street mural project
June 4, 2019The four finalists for the Main Street mural project have been chosen. The artwork is expected to be installed in September 2019 along Wilson Street. Continue reading Artists selected for Main Street mural project
Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
June 3, 2019Local First Nations, Métis, Mixed Ancestry, Inuit and the City of Guelph are excited to share the completion of a Sacred Fire space located in Royal City Park. Continue reading Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
River Run Centre announces a riveting 2019-2020 Season
May 28, 2019New artwork installed in Market Square pavilion
May 27, 2019Balnar Management Ltd. has gifted the City of Guelph a five-panel art piece of the Carousel at Riverside Park painted by Marlene Jofriet. Continue reading New artwork installed in Market Square pavilion
Mallory Tolcher is Guelph’s 2019 Artist in Residence
April 2, 2019Mallory Tolcher has been named this year’s City of Guelph Artist in Residence. Tolcher’s project, called #GuelphMovesMe, promotes physical fitness. Continue reading Mallory Tolcher is Guelph’s 2019 Artist in Residence
Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
March 7, 2019The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the 2019 inductees who will be celebrated at a ceremony this May. Continue reading Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
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
Sounds of Guelph a finalist for Award of Excellence
January 22, 2019Sounds of Guelph is a finalist for the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Continue reading Sounds of Guelph a finalist for Award of Excellence
Guelph named runner-up in Culture Days spotlight program
November 21, 2018The City’s Culture Hub and Makers Market, presented earlier this fall in celebration of Culture Days, has been recognized for outstanding participation. Continue reading Guelph named runner-up in Culture Days spotlight program
Media release: Guelph makes Culture Days’ top 10 list for fourth year
November 5, 2018Guelph has made the Top Ten Cities and Towns list for their Culture Days celebrations in 2018 placing eighth in their size category. Continue reading Media release: Guelph makes Culture Days’ top 10 list for fourth year