Category Archives: Awards and Achievements

Funds to support water and wastewater capacity improvements  Guelph, Ont., ​October 2, 2024​ – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $2.1 million by the province through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWS Fund) for the Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvements project. This funding, which was awarded through a competitive application process, will help facilitate the replacement and improvement of water and wastewater infrastructure on Wellington Street from Gordon Street to Wyndham Street South. It will also fund replacing the wastewater infrastructure on Wyndham Street South from Wellington Street to Farquhar Street. As a result of this work, 150 shovel-ready housing units will be enabled by 2027, helping the City achieve its housing pledge targets.   By making these… Continue reading City set to receive $2.1 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Guelph

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Guelph, Ont., ​September 12, 2024​ – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce that fourteen projects have been awarded $53,000 through the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) micro-grant program. Guelph is one of six Canadian cities and one of one hundred international cities chosen to receive a micro-grant through the Youth Climate Action Fund from Bloomberg Philanthropies.   This YCAF micro-grant program is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship by supporting and empowering youth-led climate innovations. Funds awarded through this program will be used to implement several innovative climate initiatives that will benefit the community.   “We received about twenty-four applications totaling $107,000 in requests. It was a difficult process, but each application was reviewed by a grant panel of staff experts and… Continue reading City of Guelph awards $53,000 to 14 projects through the Youth Climate Action Fund micro-grant program

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Twenty neighborhood focused projects and seventeen arts projects were awarded Guelph, Ont., July 11, 2024- The City of Guelph is pleased to announce the 2024 Activating Community micro-grant recipients. After receiving 143 applications during this round, the City has awarded $25,250 in grant funds to support community-driven projects across Guelph. All applications were reviewed by two review panels led by the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition and Guelph Arts Council. Twenty projects that focus on engaging and animating neighbourhoods will receive funding. These projects will aim to strengthen our community and foster collaboration among Guelph’s residents. Additionally, 17 arts-focused projects have also been selected. These projects celebrate creativity, cultural expression, and community engagement through various artistic endeavors. All recipients were notified at the end of June… Continue reading 2024 Activating Community micro-grant recipients announced

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Guelph, Ont., July 9, 2024 – The City of Guelph has been recognized for its Natural Heritage Action Plan and featured in the recent United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals City Report (page 53). The report represents a national initiative that highlights the progress and efforts made by cities across Canada towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “This achievement highlights the City’s commitment to preserving and enhancing our natural heritage, as well as our dedication to creating a more environmentally sustainable and resilient community”, Terry Gayman, Acting Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Environment Services, City of Guelph. The Natural Heritage Action Plan The City has outlined a comprehensive set of objectives that are set to guide the actions in the preservation and enhancement… Continue reading City of Guelph featured in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Cities Report

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The City of Guelph and Ontario Nature announced today that 274 hectares of City-owned conservation land now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030.  Continue reading Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target

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Funding will be invested in housing or community-enabling infrastructure  Guelph, Ont., ​March 14, 2024​ – Today, Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced that the City of Guelph will receive $4,680,000 in Government of Ontario funding through the Building Faster Fund. In 2023, the City issued 1,320 building permits for new units and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported 1,287 new housing starts, meaning Guelph achieved 98 per cent of its 2023 housing target.  “I applaud the work being done by Guelph and all the other municipalities that are making substantial progress toward their 2031 housing targets,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.   Representatives from the City of Guelph including Mayor Cam Guthrie and members of City Council… Continue reading Guelph receives $4.68 million for meeting provincial housing targets

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Mayor Cam Guthrie will present the 2023 Mayor’s Awards to five exceptional local volunteers tomorrow morning as part of the 2024 State of the City Address event. Continue reading Mayor’s Awards honour five local volunteers

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Guelph, Ont., November 1, 2023 – The City of Guelph is excited to be the first municipality in Canada to be certified under the globally recognized ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard for its corporate-wide energy management system. As part of this system, the City has and continues to implement energy efficiency measures across more than 100 facilities including arenas, recreation centres and museums, libraries, fire stations, parks, water and wastewater treatment plants, and waste management facilities, and around 900 vehicles including ambulances, fire trucks, transit buses, snowplows, and rink ice resurfacers. By implementing an ISO 50001 standard compliant energy management system, the City is: Setting clear energy performance objectives and targets for the whole organization that support climate change mitigation efforts in everyday operations.… Continue reading City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification

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