Community engagement
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Make Sure You’re on the Voters’ List for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Guelph, Ont., September 1, 2026 – From now until October 9, eligible voters can check, update or add their information to the voters’ list for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election using one of these methods: Voters are encouraged to verify their information if they have recently moved, changed their name, turned 18, or…
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Applications for Advisory Committees of Council now open – deadline to apply October 2
Guelph, Ont., August 17, 2026 – The City of Guelph is now accepting applications to join one of its many Advisory Committees of Council (ACOC). An ACOC works with City Council to help guide policy decisions and facilitate more inclusive civic participation. Members of ACOCs are collaborative and passionate individuals who care deeply for their…
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A quick Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy check-in to make sure we’re on the right track
Complete the Have Your Say options exercise by June 30 An interactive exercise is available on Have Your Say until June 30 and your participation will help make sure our Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy prioritizes our resources in line with community expectations. We’re hard at work on the strategy, shaping it with the feedback we’ve…
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What’s in a name? Help develop a process for naming City places
Community input can shape a naming process that reflects our shared values, rich histories and diverse cultural identities We’re working on a new process for the way Guelph names City assets like parks, streets and more. The names given to our shared spaces play an important part in framing the character and values of our…
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Help us design the new Sloan Hill Park!
Online survey available through Have Your Say until June 17 We need your help to design Sloan Hill Park, a new 0.91-acre neighbourhood park coming to 106 Beaumont Crescent. The Have Your Say survey is open through June 17. Community input on park and playground design options will help make sure we create a space…
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Apply to join the City’s Moving You Forward focus group
Guelph, Ont., March 11, 2026 – Would you like to contribute to the future of transportation in our city? We want to hear from you! People who live in Guelph can apply to join a focus group and share their thoughts on local transportation programs and messaging. We are looking for 12 to 18 community members to join us in April for some thoughtful discussion and feedback. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 24. Moving…
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Notice of public meeting
Guelph, Ont., February 10, 2026 – Council of the City of Guelph will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (DC) by-law and underlying update study. All interested parties are invited to attend the…
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City of Guelph appoints new general manager of finance
Guelph, Ont., March 4, 2025 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce Shanna O’Dwyer as General Manager, Finance – City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. When asked about the role Shanna replied, “I am honoured to accept the role of General Manager, Finance – City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. I moved to…