The City is restoring municipal programs and services with COVID-19 guidelines in place. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
Category Archives: Business
City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
October 30, 2020It’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
Guelph’s downtown dining district to continue to November 30
September 21, 2020GoodLeaf Farms’ Guelph facility now fully operational
September 16, 2020Halifax-based vertical farming company GoodLeaf Farms is now fully operational in Guelph, at 35 Cooper Drive. Continue reading GoodLeaf Farms’ Guelph facility now fully operational
Potential new site layout for Baker District redevelopment
September 10, 2020City staff is bringing an additional option for the Baker District redevelopment to Council and the community on Monday, October 5 during Committee of the Whole. Continue reading Potential new site layout for Baker District redevelopment
City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference
August 17, 2020City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference Continue reading City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference
Guelph indoor Farmers’ Market to open September 5
August 13, 2020The City of Guelph is preparing to open the indoor space at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 5. Continue reading Guelph indoor Farmers’ Market to open September 5
Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
August 12, 2020Guelph will receive $6,911,100 in emergency operating funds and another $5,096,534 in funding for transit as part of the Safe Restart agreement between the Provincial and federal governments Continue reading Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
City of Guelph welcomes new general manager of Business, Development and Enterprise Services
August 10, 2020The City of Guelph welcomes John Regan as its new general manager of Business, Development and Enterprise Services. Continue reading City of Guelph welcomes new general manager of Business, Development and Enterprise Services
Community encouraged to support local with Guelph Shops
July 16, 2020Guelph advances COVID-19 response
July 15, 2020Senior City staff present the fiscal, economic, community and organizational impacts of the COVID-19, and the City’s ongoing plans to address them. Continue reading Guelph advances COVID-19 response
Parts of Wyndham and Macdonell streets closed until the end of November for downtown dining district
July 8, 2020Parts of Wyndham and Macdonell streets will close for two months starting Friday, July 10 to maximize the economic recovery efforts of the Downtown Guelph Business Association’s dining district. Continue reading Parts of Wyndham and Macdonell streets closed until the end of November for downtown dining district
Guelph’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
New online food delivery project launches in Guelph
June 17, 2020Biomimicry Frontiers, The Cornerstone restaurant, and Annex Market launch Annex Guelph, an online market experience and innovative new food delivery system in Guelph, with the support of Our Food Future. Continue reading New online food delivery project launches in Guelph
City 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
Guelph making room for temporary patios and curbside pickup
June 11, 2020The City of Guelph is planning to allow businesses to expand temporary outdoor seating areas starting this weekend. Continue reading Guelph making room for temporary patios and curbside pickup
Guelph temporary seasonal patio program
June 11, 2020Guelph’s temporary seasonal patio program allows restaurants, and other businesses, throughout the city, to expand outdoor seating and dining areas in order to meet COVID-19 guidelines from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health. Continue reading Guelph temporary seasonal patio program
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
City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
June 10, 2020Businesses serving the public in Guelph must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer for public use at all entrances and exits, and require customers and employees to wear a mask or face covering. Continue reading City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Guelph, Wellington and partners unveil latest initiatives to support economic recovery
May 26, 2020Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
May 11, 2020Guelph City Council received an update about the City’s response to COVID-19 and plans for economic, social, and organizational recovery. Continue reading Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
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
City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
March 23, 2020At its emergency meeting tonight, Guelph City Council unanimously approved fiscal relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Continue reading City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
March 15, 2020Open houses (March 23 and April 2) are postponed. You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback over the past 18 months has influenced the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
City and Career Education Council introduce Guelph Works Epic Job Fair
March 12, 2020Learn about the coming Guelph Works Epic Job Fair March 12
March 11, 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
New tools make information more available for new and existing Guelph businesses
December 3, 2019Celebrating 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
City wins award for 2018 agriculture media tour
October 29, 2019Council endorses construction of new library in Baker District
September 17, 2019At a special meeting last night, Council endorsed the public components of the Baker District Redevelopment project which include parking, an urban square and streetscape, and a new central library. Continue reading Council endorses construction of new library in Baker District
ShipperBee is all the buzz in Guelph
September 12, 2019Innovative and environmentally-minded shipping company ShipperBee officially opened its head office at 335 Laird Road during a ceremony last night. Continue reading ShipperBee is all the buzz in Guelph
Guelph’s economy fastest growing among mid-sized cities in 2018
August 7, 2019Guelph’s economy has grown at a brisk pace over the last five years Continue reading Guelph’s economy fastest growing among mid-sized cities in 2018
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
Guelph City Council adjusts governance of Guelph Junction Railway
July 12, 2019As the sole shareholder of Guelph Junction Railway (GJR), Guelph City Council is thanking its former board directors for their service following its decision to streamline the governance of the entity. Continue reading Guelph City Council adjusts governance of Guelph Junction Railway
Business Centre kiosk at City Hall supports small business
June 19, 2019Guelph second best city to buy real estate in Canada
June 10, 2019Background and updates on recent Development Charge changes and the new Community Benefits Charge Framework (Bill 108)
May 31, 2019Pfaff Subaru operations are full speed ahead in Guelph
May 24, 2019Baker District open house shows updated library, urban square design
May 16, 2019You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback, to date, has influenced the evolution of the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Baker District open house shows updated library, urban square design
Guelph-Wellington promotes innovative solutions to address food waste – FoodCycler helps realize Smart Cities goals
April 18, 2019Guelph’s economy sixth fastest growing among Canadian cities in 2018
April 17, 2019City, Innovation Guelph and local startups attend Global Food Summit
March 28, 2019Guelph labour market and economy continues to perform strongly
March 12, 2019Guelph-Wellington is poised to lead circular food strategies: new report from London, UK Foundation
March 7, 2019Guelph and Wellington County are in a strong position to become Canada’s first circular food economy, which could realize tens-of-millions in savings and related benefits, according to a report from UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a global thought leader in circular economies. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington is poised to lead circular food strategies: new report from London, UK Foundation
Report unveiled at World Economic Forum in Davos features Guelph-Wellington in its global call for change to address the world’s food challenges
January 24, 2019A global report released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation at the World Economic Forum annual meeting highlights Guelph-Wellington as one city marshalling a transformation towards a circular food economy. Continue reading Report unveiled at World Economic Forum in Davos features Guelph-Wellington in its global call for change to address the world’s food challenges
Showcasing Guelph’s agri-innovation excellence on an international stage
November 13, 2018Local innovation focus for international municipal exchange
October 11, 2018Knowledge sharing of innovative solutions was the focus of international visits between the City of Guelph and City of Rijeka, Croatia in September and October. Continue reading Local innovation focus for international municipal exchange