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City recommends reduced footprint for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility
January 26, 2023City of Guelph confirms 2023 budget
January 25, 2023City clearing snow from all roads starting January 25 at 6 p.m.
January 25, 2023Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Bob Bell
January 18, 2023City of Guelph releases its 2023 budget update to Council
January 12, 2023Help us make Guelph the most engaged City in Canada
January 9, 20232023 Development Charge rates
January 4, 2023Please 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, 2022The time to apply for summer jobs is now!
December 15, 2022Apply by February 5 for a summer job with the City of Guelph! We have interesting, fun and rewarding summer work. With cold winter weather setting in, summer may feel far away, but summer jobs fill up fast. Continue reading The time to apply for summer jobs is now!
See a problem? Report a problem: Report a problem map helps Guelphites submit more customer service requests
December 14, 2022We’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, 2022City of Guelph named one of Waterloo area’s top employers once again
December 1, 2022The 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, 2022Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23
November 22, 2022City launches engagement to explore regulations related to short-term rentals in Guelph
November 22, 2022Guelph’s official 2022 municipal election results are in
October 26, 2022Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Dan Moziar
October 12, 2022Strategic Advisory Group sets course for a welcoming and safe downtown
September 29, 2022City of Guelph honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 22, 2022Development charges rates changing September 18
September 16, 2022Guelph’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, 2022Guelph 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, 2022Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River
August 18, 2022City leaders make housing, transportation and paramedic offload delays a focus at AMO conference
August 17, 2022The 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, 2022Notice of intention to designate: 50-60 Fife Road
August 4, 2022Guelph 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, 2022Notice of Community Benefits Charges By-law passing
July 28, 2022Guelph 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, 2022Guelph 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, 2022City 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, 2022Made-in-Guelph growth strategy to be presented to Council
July 7, 2022Mayor’s Task Force celebrates progress and calls for Provincial support
June 21, 2022Satisfaction survey: 95 per cent of residents proud to call Guelph home
June 17, 2022The 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, 2022The 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
Ontario 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
Guelph Council approves Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment
May 17, 2022Council approves York and Elizabeth neighbourhood design concepts
May 10, 2022Guelph’s urban design concept, informed by the land use study, for the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood was unanimously approved by City Council. Continue reading Council approves York and Elizabeth neighbourhood design concepts
Mayor Cam Guthrie joins the Board of the Global Covenant of Mayors
April 27, 2022City releases its second annual digital Guelph. Future Ready progress report
March 24, 2022City staff propose new criteria to ensure critical construction work gets done within approved budgets
March 24, 2022City of Guelph wins Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation
February 28, 2022Online submission requirements
February 11, 2022Starting March 1, 2022, all submission requirements, including for older building permits, shall be uploaded through GPAS. This includes documents, reports and drawings related to both permit applications and inspections. Continue reading Online submission requirements
City receives Court’s reasons for decision, considers next steps
January 27, 2022Guelph receives $1.75 million to streamline development approval process
January 26, 2022The City of Guelph is receiving $1.75 million under the new Streamline Development Approval Fund announced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Ontario-Municipal Summit on January 19. Continue reading Guelph receives $1.75 million to streamline development approval process
Notice of the passing of an updated Development Charges By-law
December 14, 2021Guelph City Council passed an updated municipal-wide Development Charges By-law No. 2021-20643 on December 13, 2021 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended. Continue reading Notice of the passing of an updated Development Charges By-law
Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses ward boundary appeal
December 7, 2021Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water
December 6, 2021Council approves City’s first multi-year budget
December 2, 2021Today, December 2, Guelph City Council approved the 2022 and 2023 Budget—the City’s first multi-year budget that moves the organization toward a four-year budget. Continue reading Council approves City’s first multi-year budget
City releases its first multi-year budget
November 4, 2021On November 16, the City of Guelph is presenting the 2022 and 2023 Budget, it’s first multi-year budget Continue reading City releases its first multi-year budget