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Mayor Guthrie plans to revoke Guelph’s state of emergency by year-end
November 10, 2021City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
October 22, 2021A City of Guelph report heading to Council in November recommends a trailer parking exemption program that would allow short-term parking of recreational trailers in residential driveways. Continue reading City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
Report recommends Council approve funding for two affordable housing projects
October 14, 2021A report recommending the approval of two affordable housing projects totalling $1,267,646 is heading to Council for approval on October 25. Continue reading Report recommends Council approve funding for two affordable housing projects
City releases key sections from closed Council report about 797 Victoria Road North
October 8, 2021… Continue reading City releases key sections from closed Council report about 797 Victoria Road North
City grants $178,700 in second phase of 2021 Emergency Fund program
October 8, 2021The City of Guelph provided $178,700 to 18 organizations, unincorporated groups and individuals through the second phase of this year’s Emergency Fund. Continue reading City grants $178,700 in second phase of 2021 Emergency Fund program
The Path Forward: Mental health in the wake of COVID-19
September 30, 2021New policy requires City staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or regularly tested
August 27, 2021The City of Guelph is implementing a new COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees. Continue reading New policy requires City staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or regularly tested
Guelph perfect home for new Moderna vaccine facility
August 11, 2021City releases KPMG report: review finds City performing well, identifies opportunities for service optimization
July 8, 2021Today the City of Guelph released a report by KPMG Canada that details the results of a service rationalization review directed by City Council during the 2021 budget process. Continue reading City releases KPMG report: review finds City performing well, identifies opportunities for service optimization
Notice of passing: Bylaw to alter the ward boundaries in the City of Guelph
July 8, 2021Guelph City Council passed a bylaw to alter the ward boundaries in the City of Guelph on June 23, 2021. Continue reading Notice of passing: Bylaw to alter the ward boundaries in the City of Guelph
Guelph keeps its six-ward, 12 councillor model
June 23, 2021City Council has cast the final vote on Guelph’s future Council composition and ward boundaries. Guelph will remain a six-ward city represented by 12 councillors. Continue reading Guelph keeps its six-ward, 12 councillor model
Consultants recommend eight full-time councillors, one per ward
June 10, 2021Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. recommends eight Guelph wards, with one full-time councillor dedicated to each. Continue reading Consultants recommend eight full-time councillors, one per ward
City of Guelph flags remain lowered until sunset June 9 in honour of London family
June 8, 2021… Continue reading City of Guelph flags remain lowered until sunset June 9 in honour of London family
COVID-19 updates to Guelph City Council
June 7, 2021Council approves moving forward with the City’s Operations Campus
May 31, 2021Council has approved the location and site preparations for the Operations Campus—the recommended alternative in the City’s business case presented to Council earlier this month. Continue reading Council approves moving forward with the City’s Operations Campus
City of Guelph lowering flags to honour 215 children found buried at former residential school
May 30, 2021Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on businesses and the Provincial lockdown
April 10, 2021Choose 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
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
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
Mayor Guthrie’s State of the City calls for kindness on the heels of an extraordinary year
February 4, 2021Guelph joins Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
January 25, 2021Margaret Greene Park ruled out as power substation site
January 21, 2021Statement 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
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor David Birtwistle
December 11, 2020City 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
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 leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference
August 17, 2020City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference Continue reading City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference
City launches Council composition and ward boundary review
August 17, 2020The City invites community input to review Guelph’s Council composition and ward boundaries that will explore whether the city’s local government structure should change as it grows. Continue reading City launches Council composition and ward boundary review
Council and City prepare to move forward with its Strategic Plan and Multi-Year Budget
July 16, 2020Mayor’s Task Force calls for decisive action to address childcare challenges for businesses, employees
July 16, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery continues to urge governments and employers to make the provision of safe, accessible childcare a priority as more businesses call employees back to work as part of the Province’s re-opening plan. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force calls for decisive action to address childcare challenges for businesses, employees
Guelph advances COVID-19 response
July 15, 2020Senior City staff present the fiscal, economic, community and organizational impacts of the COVID-19, and the City’s ongoing plans to address them. Continue reading Guelph advances COVID-19 response
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the police headquarters renovation project
July 2, 2020City staff announced that the general contractor of the Guelph Police Services headquarters renovation project is in default of their contract. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the police headquarters renovation project
Mayor’s Task Force examines impact of childcare, access to government support programs on Guelph’s economy
June 18, 2020During the fourth meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery, held yesterday via teleconference, leaders from Guelph’s business community identified childcare availability and ongoing access to government funding and support programs as critical components of a comprehensive economic recovery plan. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force examines impact of childcare, access to government support programs on Guelph’s economy
Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles
June 16, 2020On June 15, 2020, Council endorsed the vision and principles, based on community engagement and stakeholder input, for growing Guelph to 2041. Continue reading Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles
City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
June 10, 2020Businesses serving the public in Guelph must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer for public use at all entrances and exits, and require customers and employees to wear a mask or face covering. Continue reading City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie – #BlackLivesMatter
June 2, 2020Mayor’s Task Force identifies mental health support, PPE procurement as vital to economic recovery
May 27, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery continues to pursue solutions to support local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force identifies mental health support, PPE procurement as vital to economic recovery
Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
May 11, 2020Guelph City Council received an update about the City’s response to COVID-19 and plans for economic, social, and organizational recovery. Continue reading Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery calls for local, provincial and federal relief programs to support businesses impacted by COVID-19
May 8, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery has outlined a roadmap to economic recovery for Guelph’s business community that addresses not only the immediate need for crisis management resources for owners and operators, but also short-term measures to assist businesses as they reopen and longer-term capacity-building opportunities to ensure a more adaptive and resilient economy for the future. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery calls for local, provincial and federal relief programs to support businesses impacted by COVID-19
Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery assesses impact on Guelph businesses from COVID-19
April 22, 2020At the first meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery, held this morning via teleconference, business owners and operators from across Guelph shared insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected local businesses and identified opportunities for federal, provincial and community-based solutions to promote economic recovery. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery assesses impact on Guelph businesses from COVID-19
Mayor announces task force on economic recovery
April 16, 2020Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
April 16, 2020During an emergency meeting earlier today, Guelph City Council approved several recommendations to support the City’s response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on COVID-19 enforcement
April 7, 2020Our singular goal is to slow the spread of COVID-19 to keep you safe and healthy. But we can’t do it alone. Continue reading Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on COVID-19 enforcement
City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
March 23, 2020At its emergency meeting tonight, Guelph City Council unanimously approved fiscal relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Continue reading City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19