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City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
October 30, 2020Streets named after Veterans in 2020
October 28, 2020This year we are honoured to add two street names: Harrington Road and Ferris Circle. Continue reading Streets named after Veterans in 2020
Official Plan update: Special Meeting of Council
October 28, 2020Guelph City Council will hold a special meeting to consider your comments and ideas about potential revisions to Guelph’s Official Plan. Continue reading Official Plan update: Special Meeting of Council
Help us name new Guelph trail and parks
October 28, 2020Guelph’s getting a new recreational trail and three parks, and we need your help naming them. Submit name suggestions by November 20. Continue reading Help us name new Guelph trail and parks
Proposed changes to building permit fees
October 22, 2020Guelph City Council will consider amendments to the Schedule of Building Permit and Administration Fees on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 as part of the City’s budget. Continue reading Proposed changes to building permit fees
Council composition report recommends eight full-time councillors, one per ward
October 22, 2020City Council composition recommendations are now available online ahead of the Special City Council meeting on November 5 at 6 p.m. Continue reading Council composition report recommends eight full-time councillors, one per ward
Important notice for Provincial Offences matters March 16 to January 25, 2021
October 15, 2020Guelph’s MP, MPP, and Mayor connect with residents through Telephone Town Hall
October 14, 2020The three representatives hosted the telephone town hall to talk about how each level of government is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Guelph’s MP, MPP, and Mayor connect with residents through Telephone Town Hall
City welcomes new deputy fire chief of Administration
October 1, 2020The City of Guelph welcomes Monty Armstrong as its deputy fire chief of Administration, effective September 28. Continue reading City welcomes new deputy fire chief of Administration
Guelph’s Community Plan named Project of the Year by IAP2 Canada
October 1, 2020The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Canada has named A United Vision: Guelph’s Community Plan “Project of the Year” at the 2020 IAP2 Canada Core Values Awards. Guelph’s Community Plan also received an award for “Extending the Practice through Creativity, Contribution and Innovation in the Field.” Continue reading Guelph’s Community Plan named Project of the Year by IAP2 Canada
Recommended updates create more user-friendly sign bylaw
September 24, 2020On October 5, City Council will discuss recommendations to update Guelph’s Sign Bylaw including changes that make it clearer and more user-friendly. Continue reading Recommended updates create more user-friendly sign bylaw
Guelph’s downtown dining district to continue to November 30
September 21, 2020City of Guelph welcomes new general manager of Human Resources
September 21, 2020The City of Guelph has hired Mark Ellis as its new general manager of human resources. Continue reading City of Guelph welcomes new general manager of Human Resources
Help plan the future of the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
September 17, 2020Provide your feedback about what works well and what could change in the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood by October 9. Continue reading Help plan the future of the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Gordon Street improvements
September 17, 2020To improve the safety and mobility for all road users, City of Guelph is proposing a continuous two-way left-turn lane on Gordon Street between Edinburgh Road and Lowes Road with off-street multi-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Continue reading Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Gordon Street improvements
Emergency water main repairs on Silvercreek Parkway to continue through the weekend
September 4, 2020Guelph crews are responding to a water main break on Silvercreek Parkway North. The City expects to repair the water main over the weekend, and road repairs will continue through next week. Continue reading Emergency water main repairs on Silvercreek Parkway to continue through the weekend
Help guide where new housing gets added in Guelph
August 26, 2020Complete the survey by September 24 to help us decide where new housing could be added throughout the developed, or built-up, areas of our city. Continue reading Help guide where new housing gets added in Guelph
Join us for the Council composition virtual town hall on August 25
August 24, 2020We’re inviting you to a virtual meeting to talk about the structure of Guelph’s City Council, underway until September 4. Continue reading Join us for the Council composition virtual town hall on August 25
City holds AA+ credit rating for eighth year
August 20, 2020The City of Guelph’s credit rating remains strong at AA+ for the eighth year in a row, as announced today by S&P Global Ratings (S&P), despite the financial pressures imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading City holds AA+ credit rating for eighth year
Guelph Transit reduces service this fall due to COVID-19
August 18, 2020This September, Guelph Transit’s current schedules will become permanent, and all extra/express routes serving the University of Guelph will be cancelled, nine full-time and eight part-time operators will be laid off, and 14 positions will remain vacant. Continue reading Guelph Transit reduces service this fall due to COVID-19
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
City launches Council composition and ward boundary review
August 17, 2020The City invites community input to review Guelph’s Council composition and ward boundaries that will explore whether the city’s local government structure should change as it grows. Continue reading City launches Council composition and ward boundary review
Recommended improvements on Gordon Street would improve traffic flows
August 13, 2020Guelph City Council to discuss recommended changes for Gordon Street between Edinburgh Road and Lowes Road Continue reading Recommended improvements on Gordon Street would improve traffic flows
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
Seeding our food future 40 businesses at a time
July 31, 2020City 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
Notice of intention to designate a heritage property 120 Huron Street
July 20, 2020The City of Guelph intends to designate the former Northern Rubber Company building at 120 Huron Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of intention to designate a heritage property 120 Huron Street
Council and City prepare to move forward with its Strategic Plan and Multi-Year Budget
July 16, 2020Mayor’s Task Force calls for decisive action to address childcare challenges for businesses, employees
July 16, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery continues to urge governments and employers to make the provision of safe, accessible childcare a priority as more businesses call employees back to work as part of the Province’s re-opening plan. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force calls for decisive action to address childcare challenges for businesses, employees
New general contractor appointed for Guelph Police headquarters reno
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
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the police headquarters renovation project
July 2, 2020City staff announced that the general contractor of the Guelph Police Services headquarters renovation project is in default of their contract. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the police headquarters renovation project
City employee assaulted at Market Square wading pool
June 29, 2020A City of Guelph employee is being tested for COVID-19 after a man intentionally coughed in their face at the Market Square wading pool on Saturday. Continue reading City employee assaulted at Market Square wading pool
City welcomes Krista Walkey as new general manager of Planning and Building Services
June 26, 2020The City of Guelph welcomes Krista Walkey as it’s new general manager of Planning and Building Services. Continue reading City welcomes Krista Walkey as new general manager of Planning and Building Services
City gets $8.35 million from Investing in Canada to make more transit and cycling accessibility improvements
June 23, 2020The City is getting $8.35 million from the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan for two projects that include active transportation and accessibility improvements to help people get around Guelph. Continue reading City gets $8.35 million from Investing in Canada to make more transit and cycling accessibility improvements
Buy your bus pass starting June 23
June 22, 2020Starting June 23, you can buy a Guelph Transit bus pass at select City locations and retailers. Continue reading Buy your bus pass starting June 23
Mayor’s Task Force examines impact of childcare, access to government support programs on Guelph’s economy
June 18, 2020During the fourth meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery, held yesterday via teleconference, leaders from Guelph’s business community identified childcare availability and ongoing access to government funding and support programs as critical components of a comprehensive economic recovery plan. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force examines impact of childcare, access to government support programs on Guelph’s economy
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
Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles
June 16, 2020On June 15, 2020, Council endorsed the vision and principles, based on community engagement and stakeholder input, for growing Guelph to 2041. Continue reading Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles
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
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
City and CUPE unions ratify collective agreements
June 9, 2020Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie – #BlackLivesMatter
June 2, 2020Guelph 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 recreation programs, permits and events at City facilities cancelled until September 8, 2020
Mayor’s Task Force identifies mental health support, PPE procurement as vital to economic recovery
May 27, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery continues to pursue solutions to support local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force identifies mental health support, PPE procurement as vital to economic recovery
City and library reach tentative agreements with CUPE unions
May 26, 2020The City of Guelph, the Guelph Public Library and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) locals 241, 973 and 1946 have reached tentative collective agreements for Guelph’s outside, office and library employees. Continue reading City and library reach tentative agreements with CUPE unions