Category Archives: City Hall

Council adopts Guelph’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget

November 29, 2023

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Notice of intention to designate: 331 Clair Road East

November 23, 2023

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Notice of intention to designate: 49 Metcalfe Street

November 23, 2023

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Proposed development in your community: Janefield Ave

November 16, 2023

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Notice of passed bylaw amendments

November 9, 2023

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City of Guelph releases first four-year budget

November 3, 2023

Today, the City of Guelph released the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. The budget was built based on direction from the Council-approved Future Guelph strategic plan. Continue reading City of Guelph releases first four-year budget


City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification

November 1, 2023

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Help decide if Guelph needs a Dark Sky bylaw

October 27, 2023

We want your thoughts on the need for a Dark Sky bylaw in Guelph. Join us during one of our upcoming workshops to learn more about the process, explore reasons for reducing excessive lighting at night and share your ideas on the development and enforcement of a possible Dark Sky bylaw. Continue reading Help decide if Guelph needs a Dark Sky bylaw


Notice of intention to designate: 2187 Gordon Street

October 26, 2023

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Notice of intention to designate: 131 Ontario Street

October 26, 2023

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Notice of passed bylaws

October 26, 2023

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Proposed development in your community

October 26, 2023

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Mayor Guthrie sets the record straight about housing starts in Guelph

October 25, 2023

Guelph is one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. We are ready to help home builders and businesses thrive here. Continue reading Mayor Guthrie sets the record straight about housing starts in Guelph


Guelph City Council green lights housing recommendations

October 18, 2023

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Get ready to dive in! City of Guelph breaks ground at future site of the South End Community Centre on October 17

October 17, 2023

The City of Guelph celebrated the start of construction for the highly-anticipated South End Community Centre with an on-site groundbreaking on October 17. Continue reading Get ready to dive in! City of Guelph breaks ground at future site of the South End Community Centre on October 17


Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the attacks in Israel

October 10, 2023

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City of Guelph hires staff dedicated to facilitating housing solutions

October 10, 2023

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Building Guelph’s Budget: special Council workshop October 11 

October 6, 2023

On October 11, at a special Council workshop, staff will guide Council through the nuances of municipal budgeting and multi-year budgets, dig deeper into the capital budget and look at the influences driving tough decisions Council will need to make to balance the 2024-2027 multi-year budget.  Continue reading Building Guelph’s Budget: special Council workshop October 11 


Notice of passed bylaws

October 6, 2023

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City of Guelph refreshes territorial acknowledgement

September 27, 2023

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City of Guelph gets grant to visit Copenhagen to research healthy urban public spaces and equitable mobility

September 21, 2023

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City leaders call for housing, paramedic offload delays and mental health support at AMO conference

August 23, 2023

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City of Guelph’s AAA financial credit rating reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings

August 8, 2023

S&P Global Ratings continues to affirm the City of Guelph’s financial credit rating as AAA with a stable outlook, the agency’s highest possible rating. Continue reading City of Guelph’s AAA financial credit rating reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings


City of Guelph welcomes new general manager of Economic Development and Tourism

July 31, 2023

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Guelph introduces e-scooters as part of Ontario’s pilot program

July 28, 2023

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City of Guelph’s 2024-2027 strategic plan approved

July 25, 2023

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Draft development charge rates presented at Council

July 21, 2023

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Notice of passing of heritage designation by-law

July 20, 2023

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City of Guelph taking action to get more housing built faster

July 11, 2023

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City of Guelph prepares for the expansion of strong mayor powers taking effect July 1

June 30, 2023

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Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the Provincial announcement regarding Strong Mayor Powers

June 19, 2023

Today Mayor Cam Guthrie released a statement on the Provincial announcement regarding Strong Mayor Powers. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the Provincial announcement regarding Strong Mayor Powers


Delegation of Authority bylaw amendment and companion Official Plan amendment

June 15, 2023

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City and Guelph Professional Firefighters Association ratify collective agreement

June 14, 2023

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City of Guelph welcomes new fire chief

June 5, 2023

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City of Guelph shares annual Future Ready progress report

June 5, 2023

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City and OPSEU ratify collective agreement for paramedic services

June 1, 2023

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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

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Ten Guelph-Wellington projects to receive funding to support food growing

April 20, 2023

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Building a future-ready Guelph

April 19, 2023

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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

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

March 1, 2023

Yesterday, Guelph Council approved the City’s housing pledge, as the next step to addressing anticipated impacts associated with Bill 109 and Bill 23. 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 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

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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