The 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
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Mayor’s Task Force identifies mental health support, PPE procurement as vital to economic recovery
May 27, 2020Guelph 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
What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
May 8, 2020Some pretty great things are already happening, thanks to some pretty amazing community leaders. Here are just a few highlights and we will keep sharing our progress in the coming weeks. Continue reading What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
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
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia
April 20, 2020Mayor 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
Emergency Guelph City Council meeting April 16 at 6 p.m.
April 9, 2020Mayor Guthrie has called an emergency Council meeting for Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. An agenda will be posted no later than Tuesday, April 14. You can watch the meeting online at guelph.ca/live. Continue reading Emergency Guelph City Council meeting April 16 at 6 p.m.
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
All City facilities now closed to the public
March 17, 2020Based on advice from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, and the Ontario government’s declaration of an emergency, the City of Guelph is closing all city facilities to the public to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading All City facilities now closed to the public
Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on Guelph Police Service’s Downtown Resource Officer Unit
March 10, 2020Nominations now open for 2020 Mayor’s Awards
February 12, 2020Mayor shares his 2020 vision in State of the City address
February 7, 2020Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on the passing of Ken Hammill
February 6, 2020It is with profound sadness that I reflect on the passing of former member of City Council and community leader Ken Hammill. On behalf of Council and the City of Guelph, I extend heartfelt sympathies to Ken’s wife Eileen, his children, and the rest of his family and loved ones. Continue reading Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on the passing of Ken Hammill
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Sean Farrelly
October 28, 2019… Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Sean Farrelly
Suicide prevention the focus of 20th annual World Mental Health Day event
October 3, 2019Free event takes place October 10 at Guelph City Hall. Continue reading Suicide prevention the focus of 20th annual World Mental Health Day event
Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa to meet with Provincial officials
August 16, 2019Affordable housing, Baker District development on the agenda. Continue reading Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa to meet with Provincial officials
City Council approves staff recommendation to create Natural Heritage Advisory Committee
July 9, 2019City Council has approved a staff recommendation to create a Natural Heritage Advisory Committee (NHAC) with a focus on supporting environmental initiatives as part of Guelph’s Natural Heritage Action Plan. Continue reading City Council approves staff recommendation to create Natural Heritage Advisory Committee
Mayor Guthrie to honour six local citizens
June 27, 2019Mayor Cam Guthrie will present Mayor’s Awards to six exceptional local volunteers tonight as part of the Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala. Continue reading Mayor Guthrie to honour six local citizens
City Council – March 25, 2019 – 5:00 p.m.
March 15, 2019City, partners fund homelessness initiatives
March 7, 2019Mayor releases homelessness task force report
February 20, 2019Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus gathers in Guelph
February 15, 2019The City of Guelph and CAO Derrick Thomson mutually agree to part ways
February 8, 2019Live streaming of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings now available
November 30, 2018Watch live streaming of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings on guelph.ca/live. Continue reading Live streaming of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings now available
Guelph’s official 2018 municipal election results are in
October 24, 2018After 33,732 total ballots were cast, Guelph residents have elected the next City Council and school board trustees. Continue reading Guelph’s official 2018 municipal election results are in
Guelph’s unofficial 2018 municipal election results
October 22, 2018After 33,732 total ballots cast, the following are the unofficial 2018 Guelph municipal election results. Continue reading Guelph’s unofficial 2018 municipal election results
Guelph makes an impression with Ontario’s new government
August 22, 2018Mayor Cam Guthrie, Councillors Cathy Downer and Mark MacKinnon, and the City’s executive team return to Guelph today after three days of meetings with members of Ontario’s new government. Continue reading Guelph makes an impression with Ontario’s new government
Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa for 16 meetings with provincial officials
August 17, 2018Mayor Cam Guthrie will lead a delegation from Guelph for a total of 16 meetings with government ministers, parliamentary assistants, and opposition MPPs. Continue reading Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa for 16 meetings with provincial officials
Councillor Cathy Downer returns to Association of Municipalities of Ontario board
July 12, 2018… Continue reading Councillor Cathy Downer returns to Association of Municipalities of Ontario board
Guelph’s abuzz with Bee City designation
June 27, 2018Local citizens to be honoured with Mayor’s Awards
June 25, 2018Council passes Election Sign Bylaw
May 1, 2018Toronto Mayor John Tory to bring Innovation Corridor message to Guelph
January 11, 2018Toronto Mayor John Tory will bring a message of economic opportunity across the entire Toronto-Waterloo corridor when he comes to Guelph as the keynote speaker at the 2018 Regional Economic Summit. Continue reading Toronto Mayor John Tory to bring Innovation Corridor message to Guelph
Guelph supports Toronto Region’s bid for Amazon HQ2
October 19, 2017Mayor, University President host meeting to discuss Homecoming
October 12, 2017City releases performance dashboard and launches Community Plan process
September 22, 2017Guelph’s priorities on the agenda at Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference
August 16, 2017City releases municipal guide to navigating the sharing economy
August 15, 2017City Council approves redistribution of Envida’s energy assets
June 28, 2017Five citizens to be honoured with Mayor’s Awards on June 22, 2017
June 8, 2017Pilot programs announced as Guelph wraps first round of Civic Accelerator
February 23, 2017Mayor’s State of the City highlights #guelphproud moments
January 27, 2017Guelph is among Ontario’s most liked, most followed cities
November 17, 2016Guelph is among Ontario’s most liked, most followed cities online Continue reading Guelph is among Ontario’s most liked, most followed cities
Background: Strategies and Options Committee
October 24, 2016As of October 24, 2016, residents can visit the Energizing Tomorrow website (hydro.guelph.ca) to learn more about the process and to ask questions. Continue reading Background: Strategies and Options Committee
City of Guelph committee to explore options for its energy assets
October 24, 2016City launches Energizing Tomorrow website to ensure community is informed and can participate in the process. Continue reading City of Guelph committee to explore options for its energy assets
Guelph makes an impression at Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference
August 17, 2016August 17, 2016– Guelph’s Mayor Cam Guthrie and a delegation of Councillors and senior staff wrap up four days of meetings with Provincial leaders today. Continue reading Guelph makes an impression at Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference