Category Archives: City Hall

City and OPSEU ratify collective agreement for paramedic services

June 1, 2023

Continue reading City and OPSEU ratify collective agreement for paramedic services


City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects

May 25, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects


Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with Project of the Year award

May 17, 2023

Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with Project of the Year award


Building a future-ready Guelph

April 19, 2023

Continue reading Building a future-ready Guelph


Strategic Advisory Group gathering data to understand Downtown Guelph housing and social support needs and gaps

April 4, 2023

The Strategic Advisory Group on Downtown is gathering data to better understand the housing, mental health and social support needs of Guelphites as well as programs and services currently in place. This data will help determine funding gaps and develop research-based solutions for Guelph and Wellington County. Continue reading Strategic Advisory Group gathering data to understand Downtown Guelph housing and social support needs and gaps


Council moves forward with plan to build $115 million South End Community Centre

March 28, 2023

Continue reading Council moves forward with plan to build $115 million South End Community Centre


Public notice: Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw and companion Official Plan Amendment

March 23, 2023

Continue reading Public notice: Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw and companion Official Plan Amendment


Notice of Council Meeting: Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study Phase One Report

March 9, 2023

Continue reading Notice of Council Meeting: Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study Phase One Report


City exploring options for updating private tree bylaw

March 6, 2023

Continue reading City exploring options for updating private tree bylaw


Council approves City of Guelph housing pledge: By Guelph, For Guelph

March 1, 2023

Continue reading Council approves City of Guelph housing pledge: By Guelph, For Guelph


Strategic Advisory Group identifies a coordinated advocacy approach to address urgent health and housing needs in Downtown Guelph

February 27, 2023

The Council-endorsed Strategic Advisory Group on downtown is exploring how to support Guelph’s most vulnerable through a coordinated advocacy plan aimed at upper levels of government. Continue reading Strategic Advisory Group identifies a coordinated advocacy approach to address urgent health and housing needs in Downtown Guelph


City of Guelph recommends path forward for construction of the South End Community Centre

February 23, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph recommends path forward for construction of the South End Community Centre


City of Guelph staff to present draft housing pledge for Council approval

February 23, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph staff to present draft housing pledge for Council approval


City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill

February 10, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill


City of Guelph chosen Canadian city to lead development of next-generation emergency services database

February 9, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph chosen Canadian city to lead development of next-generation emergency services database


Smart Cities Office wins Sustainable Communities Award

February 8, 2023

Continue reading Smart Cities Office wins Sustainable Communities Award


City of Guelph welcomes new general managers

February 1, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph welcomes new general managers


Strategic Advisory Group identifies funding needs to help make downtown Guelph safer and more welcoming

January 30, 2023

Continue reading Strategic Advisory Group identifies funding needs to help make downtown Guelph safer and more welcoming


City recommends reduced footprint for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility

January 26, 2023

Continue reading City recommends reduced footprint for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility


City of Guelph confirms 2023 budget

January 25, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph confirms 2023 budget


Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Bob Bell

January 18, 2023

Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Bob Bell


City of Guelph releases its 2023 budget update to Council

January 12, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph releases its 2023 budget update to Council


2023 Development Charge rates

January 4, 2023

Please be advised that the current Development Charge (DC) rates will increase as of March 2, 2023.  This is part of the annual indexing process which increases DC rates based on the StatsCan Q3 Non-Residential Construction Price Index (NRCPI). Continue reading 2023 Development Charge rates


Downtown Update – December 2022

December 21, 2022

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See a problem? Report a problem: Report a problem map helps Guelphites submit more customer service requests

December 14, 2022

We’re updating our Report a Problem Map by adding 22 new service types. Continue reading See a problem? Report a problem: Report a problem map helps Guelphites submit more customer service requests


Strategic Advisory Group advocates for extension of daytime services at Royal City Mission; plans for What’s Needed Next

December 8, 2022

Continue reading Strategic Advisory Group advocates for extension of daytime services at Royal City Mission; plans for What’s Needed Next


City of Guelph named one of Waterloo area’s top employers once again

December 1, 2022

The City of Guelph has been named one of Waterloo area’s top employers for 2023 by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Continue reading City of Guelph named one of Waterloo area’s top employers once again


Strategic Advisory Group releases operational plans for a welcoming and safe downtown

November 24, 2022

Continue reading Strategic Advisory Group releases operational plans for a welcoming and safe downtown


Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23

November 22, 2022

Continue reading Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23


City launches engagement to explore regulations related to short-term rentals in Guelph

November 22, 2022

Continue reading City launches engagement to explore regulations related to short-term rentals in Guelph


Guelph’s official 2022 municipal election results are in

October 26, 2022

Continue reading Guelph’s official 2022 municipal election results are in


Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Dan Moziar

October 12, 2022

Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Dan Moziar


Strategic Advisory Group sets course for a welcoming and safe downtown

September 29, 2022

Continue reading Strategic Advisory Group sets course for a welcoming and safe downtown


City of Guelph honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 22, 2022

Continue reading City of Guelph honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation


Development charges rates changing September 18

September 16, 2022

Guelph’s development charges (DC) rates will decrease by about 3 per cent for residential rates and 5 per cent for non-residential rates on September 18, 2022. Continue reading Development charges rates changing September 18


City achieves highest possible financial credit rating of AAA

September 14, 2022

Guelph achieves highest possible independent credit rating of AAA from S&P Global Ratings. This rating reflects the City’s commitment to long-term financial sustainability and the resilience of Guelph’s local economy. Continue reading City achieves highest possible financial credit rating of AAA


Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Scott Stewart on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022

Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Scott Stewart on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II


Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River

August 18, 2022

Continue reading Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River


City leaders make housing, transportation and paramedic offload delays a focus at AMO conference

August 17, 2022

The City of Guelph joined over 1,700 participants from across Ontario at the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) annual conference in Ottawa on August 14-17. Continue reading City leaders make housing, transportation and paramedic offload delays a focus at AMO conference


Clythe Creek subwatershed study update will inform planning for land use, water supply, stormwater management and infrastructure

August 12, 2022

Continue reading Clythe Creek subwatershed study update will inform planning for land use, water supply, stormwater management and infrastructure


Notice of intention to designate: 50-60 Fife Road

August 4, 2022

Guelph City Council intends to designate 50-60 Fife Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 50-60 Fife Road


Guelph Police headquarters renovation wrapping up

July 29, 2022

Continue reading Guelph Police headquarters renovation wrapping up


Notice of Community Benefits Charges By-law passing

July 28, 2022

Guelph City Council passed the new Community Benefits Charges By-law No. 2022-20714 on July 18, 2022. Continue reading Notice of Community Benefits Charges By-law passing


Notice of Parkland Dedication By-law passing

July 28, 2022

Guelph City Council passed an updated Parkland Dedication By-law No. 2022-20717 on July 18, 2022. Continue reading Notice of Parkland Dedication By-law passing


Guelph moves ahead with new Community Benefits Charges and updates to Parkland Dedication Bylaw

July 19, 2022

City Council approved new Community Benefits Charges and updates to the Parkland Dedication Bylaw required by legislation. Continue reading Guelph moves ahead with new Community Benefits Charges and updates to Parkland Dedication Bylaw


City and CUPE unions ratify collective agreements

July 18, 2022

Continue reading City and CUPE unions ratify collective agreements


Made-in-Guelph growth strategy to be presented to Council

July 7, 2022

Continue reading Made-in-Guelph growth strategy to be presented to Council


Mayor’s Task Force celebrates progress and calls for Provincial support

June 21, 2022

Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force celebrates progress and calls for Provincial support


Satisfaction survey: 95 per cent of residents proud to call Guelph home

June 17, 2022

The City of Guelph releases its 2022 satisfaction survey results, which show that residents continue to be happy with life in Guelph, and with City services. Continue reading Satisfaction survey: 95 per cent of residents proud to call Guelph home


2022 City of Guelph Satisfaction Survey results

June 17, 2022

The City’s 2022 satisfaction survey results show that our residents continue to be happy with life in Guelph, and with City services. Continue reading 2022 City of Guelph Satisfaction Survey results