Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
Category Archives: City Hall
City of Guelph services during COVID-19
April 13, 2021Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on businesses and the Provincial lockdown
April 10, 2021Help shape how Guelph grows and develops
April 9, 2021Guelph updates enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines during provincewide stay-at-home order
April 7, 2021Following COVID-19 guidelines is the best way to stop the shut downs for good. Continue reading Guelph updates enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines during provincewide stay-at-home order
Choose between final four ward boundary and Council composition options
April 6, 2021The City has released four final ward boundary options for the community’s consideration online at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until April 20 Continue reading Choose between final four ward boundary and Council composition options
Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
April 1, 2021Ontario government announced a provincewide shut down in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. New restrictions will be in effect starting April 3, 2021 until at least May 1, 2021. Continue reading Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
City hires third-party consultant for service rationalization review
March 26, 2021The City of Guelph has retained consulting firm KPMG Canada to conduct its 2021 service rationalization review following a successful Negotiated Request for Proposal (NFRP) that resulted in nine submissions. Continue reading City hires third-party consultant for service rationalization review
Wellington County proposes purchase of City-owned building for transitional shelter housing
March 23, 2021Wellington County proposes purchase of City-owned building for transitional shelter housing Continue reading Wellington County proposes purchase of City-owned building for transitional shelter housing
Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
March 11, 2021Guelph to receive up to 28.4 million from Ontario Safe Restart Fund to address financial impacts of COVID-19 COVID-19. Continue reading Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
March 3, 2021Guelph City Councillors learn about plans for COVID-19 vaccinations, getting more people back to work, and the financial implications of COVID-19 Continue reading Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Municipal Innovation Exchange toolkit helps local governments modernize public service
March 3, 2021Today, the City of Guelph, in partnership with the Cities of London and Barrie, and MaRS Discovery District, announced the launch of the Municipal Innovation Exchange (MIX) Challenge Toolkit to help local governments modernize public service through innovation. Continue reading Municipal Innovation Exchange toolkit helps local governments modernize public service
Search underway for new head of infrastructure, development and enterprise services; DCAO accepts role at Peel Region
March 2, 2021The City of Guelph’s Deputy CAO of infrastructure, development and enterprise services (IDE) has accepted a position with the Region of Peel as its Commissioner of Public Works. Continue reading Search underway for new head of infrastructure, development and enterprise services; DCAO accepts role at Peel Region
City launches online appointment scheduling for select services
February 25, 2021Commissioner of Oaths appointments, Freedom of Information requests, and picnic shelter reservations can now be booked online. Continue reading City launches online appointment scheduling for select services
City releases 13 ward boundary options for review
February 23, 2021The City has released 13 ward boundary options for the community to review online at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until March 14 Continue reading City releases 13 ward boundary options for review
Building Services February 16, 2021 notice to customers
February 16, 2021As you may be aware, the Provincial government has lifted essential workplace limits on construction in Guelph as of today, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Moving forward, please follow the process below for building inspections. Continue reading Building Services February 16, 2021 notice to customers
Report recommends vote by mail for 2022 municipal election
February 4, 2021A report to Council recommends mail-in ballots in addition to in-person ballots for the 2022 municipal election. Continue reading Report recommends vote by mail for 2022 municipal election
Guelph party ends with more than $10,000 in fines
February 4, 2021Four men hosting a party were each charged with violating Guelph’s Nuisance Party Bylaw and failure to comply with COVID-19 restrictions under the Reopening Ontario Act. The total fine for each man amounts to $2,625. Continue reading Guelph party ends with more than $10,000 in fines
Mayor Guthrie’s State of the City calls for kindness on the heels of an extraordinary year
February 4, 2021Help confirm land use plans for York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
February 4, 2021Join our virtual public open house on February 18 and take the survey by February 25. Continue reading Help confirm land use plans for York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
Important notice for Provincial Offences (POA) matters
February 1, 2021Guelph’s Provincial Offences Court administration office is open to the public for front counter services like ticket payments, requests for trials or extensions. Continue reading Important notice for Provincial Offences (POA) matters
Guelph joins Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
January 25, 2021Building Services January 15, 2021 notice to customers
January 25, 2021As you may be aware, the Provincial government reinstated the list of essential construction. Please review the list of construction projects and other activities deemed essential. Continue reading Building Services January 15, 2021 notice to customers
City of Guelph begins service rationalization review
January 22, 2021City of Guelph begins service rationalization review Continue reading City of Guelph begins service rationalization review
Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
January 21, 2021The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Project of the Year awards at a virtual awards ceremony on January 21, 2021. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
Margaret Greene Park ruled out as power substation site
January 21, 2021Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
January 18, 2021Guelph responded to 15 calls about residential gatherings and issued two $750 fines Continue reading Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
How will Guelph enforce provincial emergency orders?
January 14, 2021While we have new tools to enforce provincial orders, we know people may be unaware or confused about what is or isn’t permitted. Local police and bylaw officers are hoping people will cooperate voluntarily, but are prepared to issue fines as appropriate. Continue reading How will Guelph enforce provincial emergency orders?
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of Guelph’s “Mayor of the People” Norm Jary
January 9, 2021Have your say on how you interact with Council at City Council meetings
January 4, 2021Have your say on Guelph City Council’s procedural bylaw by January 22 at haveyoursay.guelph.ca. Continue reading Have your say on how you interact with Council at City Council meetings
City launches ward boundary review engagement
January 4, 2021Community input is open for the next phase of the Council composition and ward boundary review until January 22. Continue reading City launches ward boundary review engagement
Notice of passing of Designation Bylaw – 120 Huron Street
December 17, 2020City Council passed Bylaw Number (2020)-20556 dated December 14, 2020 to designate portions of 120 Huron Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of passing of Designation Bylaw – 120 Huron Street
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor David Birtwistle
December 11, 2020Recommended updates to Zoning Bylaw will create more housing options in Guelph
December 3, 2020On December 14, City Council will discuss recommendations to update policies and regulations for additional residential dwelling units—known as accessory apartments, basement apartments and coach houses. Continue reading Recommended updates to Zoning Bylaw will create more housing options in Guelph
Council approves City’s 2021 budget
December 1, 2020Our Food Future named a top recovery project in Canada
November 27, 2020Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
November 14, 2020Enhanced screening for recreation classes, programs, sports and other scheduled events at City facilities Continue reading Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
City launches review of how ballots are cast in municipal elections
November 9, 2020The City invites community input on how residents cast their ballot in the 2022 municipal election. Continue reading City launches review of how ballots are cast in municipal elections
More community engagement planned for council composition
November 6, 2020Council passed one recommendation and directed staff to engage the community further on Council composition. Continue reading More community engagement planned for council composition
Growth, digital services and COVID-19 at the centre of the City’s 2021 budget talks
November 5, 2020There’s lots to talk about as City Council prepares to consider the proposed 2021 budget. With a four-year budget perspective, Council will only approve the 2021 budget this year, but will see the financial impacts of service decisions and plans beyond one year.
Continue reading Growth, digital services and COVID-19 at the centre of the City’s 2021 budget talks
City awards 24 Emergency Fund grants in phase two
November 4, 2020The City of Guelph has announced 24 recipients for the Emergency Fund and awarded $150,000 in funding. Continue reading City awards 24 Emergency Fund grants in phase two
Streets 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
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
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
Guelph’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