Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
Category Archives: Emergency Services
City of Guelph services during COVID-19
April 8, 2021Guelph updates enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines during provincewide stay-at-home order
April 7, 2021Following COVID-19 guidelines is the best way to stop the shut downs for good. Continue reading Guelph updates enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines during provincewide stay-at-home order
Firefighters respond to townhouse fire on Auden Road
April 6, 2021Guelph Fire responded to a fire in the early morning hours of April 6, in a townhouse end unit at 467 Auden Road. Continue reading Firefighters respond to townhouse fire on Auden Road
Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
April 1, 2021Ontario government announced a provincewide shut down in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. New restrictions will be in effect starting April 3, 2021 until at least May 1, 2021. Continue reading Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
Firefighters respond to house fire on Dovercliffe Road
March 24, 2021On March 23, Guelph Fire responded to reports of smoke in a home and a potential fire at 39 Dovercliffe Road. Continue reading Firefighters respond to house fire on Dovercliffe Road
Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services receives $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors
March 22, 2021Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services is receiving $6.1 million over four years from the Ministry of Long-term Care. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services receives $6.1 million to provide in-home care to seniors
Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
March 11, 2021Guelph to receive up to 28.4 million from Ontario Safe Restart Fund to address financial impacts of COVID-19 COVID-19. Continue reading Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
Firefighters respond to house fire in Guelph’s south end
March 9, 2021Earlier today, March 9, Guelph Fire responded to a reported structure fire in the city’s south end. Continue reading Firefighters respond to house fire in Guelph’s south end
Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
March 3, 2021Guelph City Councillors learn about plans for COVID-19 vaccinations, getting more people back to work, and the financial implications of COVID-19 Continue reading Guelph looks ahead to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Guelph party ends with more than $10,000 in fines
February 4, 2021Four men hosting a party were each charged with violating Guelph’s Nuisance Party Bylaw and failure to comply with COVID-19 restrictions under the Reopening Ontario Act. The total fine for each man amounts to $2,625. Continue reading Guelph party ends with more than $10,000 in fines
Important notice for Provincial Offences (POA) matters
February 1, 2021Guelph’s Provincial Offences Court administration office is open to the public for front counter services like ticket payments, requests for trials or extensions. Continue reading Important notice for Provincial Offences (POA) matters
Guelph-Wellington paramedics helping public health with COVID-19 vaccinations
January 20, 2021Paramedics with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service were busy last Friday through Sunday helping Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to residents at long-term care homes in Guelph, Fergus, Harriston, Mount Forest and Puslinch. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington paramedics helping public health with COVID-19 vaccinations
Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
January 18, 2021Guelph responded to 15 calls about residential gatherings and issued two $750 fines Continue reading Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
Guelph Fire crews respond to apartment building fire
January 18, 2021On Saturday, January 16, Guelph firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the city’s downtown core. Continue reading Guelph Fire crews respond to apartment building fire
How will Guelph enforce provincial emergency orders?
January 14, 2021While we have new tools to enforce provincial orders, we know people may be unaware or confused about what is or isn’t permitted. Local police and bylaw officers are hoping people will cooperate voluntarily, but are prepared to issue fines as appropriate. Continue reading How will Guelph enforce provincial emergency orders?
Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
January 8, 2021A member of the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service has been infected with COVID-19 while caring for a patient. Two other paramedics who were in close contact are self-isolating and waiting for test results. Continue reading Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
Guelph Fire crews respond to fire at 1354 Gordon Street South
December 7, 2020On Saturday, December 5, Guelph firefighters from four stations responded to a reported structure fire in the city’s south end. Continue reading Guelph Fire crews respond to fire at 1354 Gordon Street South
Guelph Fire crews respond to barn fire in city’s north end
November 30, 2020On Sunday, November 29, Guelph firefighters from three stations responded to a reported barn fire in the city’s north end. Continue reading Guelph Fire crews respond to barn fire in city’s north end
Guelph increasing enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines at stores and shopping malls
November 25, 2020The City is increasing inspections as the holiday shopping season gets underway. Continue reading Guelph increasing enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines at stores and shopping malls
Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
November 14, 2020Enhanced screening for recreation classes, programs, sports and other scheduled events at City facilities Continue reading Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO in your home
November 4, 2020It’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week and we’re reminding you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. Continue reading Beat the silent killer: Prevent CO in your home
Smoke alarms alert residents to early morning fire
November 3, 2020Guelph Fire officials are crediting working smoke alarms for alerting six residents of an early morning house fire at 223 Victoria Road South. Continue reading Smoke alarms alert residents to early morning fire
One Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
October 28, 2020A member of the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service has tested positive for COVID-19. Eight of their coworkers are self-isolating and waiting on test results. Continue reading One Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
Hey, kids! Test your fire safety knowledge with us
October 5, 2020We’re inviting kids, and parents, to test their fire safety knowledge on Fire Prevention Day, Saturday, October 10. Continue reading Hey, kids! Test your fire safety knowledge with us
City welcomes new deputy fire chief of Administration
October 1, 2020The City of Guelph welcomes Monty Armstrong as its deputy fire chief of Administration, effective September 28. Continue reading City welcomes new deputy fire chief of Administration
Paramedic Memorial Bell arrives in Guelph on Friday
September 30, 2020On Friday, October 2, the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) will host a ‘Remember the Fallen’ ceremony as the Paramedic Memorial Bell arrives at the Clair Road Emergency Services Centre. Continue reading Paramedic Memorial Bell arrives in Guelph on Friday
Guelph’s downtown dining district to continue to November 30
September 21, 2020City marks Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday
September 11, 2020On Sunday, September 13, the City of Guelph will mark Firefighter’s National Memorial Day—a day designated by the federal government in memory of Canadian firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. Continue reading City marks Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday
Guelph Fire responds to University of Guelph twin pad arena for explosion
September 10, 2020At about 6 a.m. today, September 10, Guelph Fire attended the University of Guelph Gryphon Centre Arena, located at 149 Reynolds Walk. Continue reading Guelph Fire responds to University of Guelph twin pad arena for explosion
Guelph Fire responds to fire at 73 Hadati Road
September 3, 2020On Wednesday, September 2, the Guelph Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 73 Hadati Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from a second storey window. Continue reading Guelph Fire responds to fire at 73 Hadati Road
Guelph Transit reduces service this fall due to COVID-19
August 18, 2020This September, Guelph Transit’s current schedules will become permanent, and all extra/express routes serving the University of Guelph will be cancelled, nine full-time and eight part-time operators will be laid off, and 14 positions will remain vacant. Continue reading Guelph Transit reduces service this fall due to COVID-19
Guelph museums to reopen with COVID-19 guidelines in place
August 17, 2020The Guelph Civic Museum reopens this week with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are asked to schedule a time to visit. McCrae House opens July 28. Continue reading Guelph museums to reopen with COVID-19 guidelines in place
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
Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
August 12, 2020Guelph will receive $6,911,100 in emergency operating funds and another $5,096,534 in funding for transit as part of the Safe Restart agreement between the Provincial and federal governments Continue reading Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
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
City finds police headquarters general contractor in default of contract
June 30, 2020City finds police headquarters general contractor in default of contract Continue reading City finds police headquarters general contractor in default of contract
City employee assaulted at Market Square wading pool
June 29, 2020A City of Guelph employee is being tested for COVID-19 after a man intentionally coughed in their face at the Market Square wading pool on Saturday. Continue reading City employee assaulted at Market Square wading pool
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
Guelph Transit changing service to slow the spread of coronavirus
June 17, 2020Guelph Transit is making additional service changes as part of the City’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Continue reading Guelph Transit changing service to slow the spread of coronavirus
Mask or face covering now required for Guelph Transit riders
June 16, 2020Based on updated advice from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, people using Guelph Transit must wear a mask or face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading Mask or face covering now required for Guelph Transit riders
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
Guelph Transit asks riders to wear masks as more people are permitted on buses
June 5, 2020Guelph Transit will allow more than 10 people to ride each bus and ask all riders to wear a non-medical mask or face covering. Continue reading Guelph Transit asks riders to wear masks as more people are permitted on buses
Local healthcare and community support groups launch older adult campaign to help those over 70 stay safe and well during COVID-19 and beyond
June 1, 2020Today, June 1, the first official day of Seniors’ month, the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy (WWOAS) partners launched the ‘Stay Safe – Lead the Way’ campaign designed to keep older adults safe, healthy and connected throughout the phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Local healthcare and community support groups launch older adult campaign to help those over 70 stay safe and well during COVID-19 and beyond
Harvesting Impact. It takes a community to feed a community.
May 21, 2020Guelph-Wellington’s Harve$t Impact fund will match up to $90,000 in donations to The SEED’s Emergency Food Home Delivery program. Make a donation at harvestimpact.ca. Continue reading Harvesting Impact. It takes a community to feed a community.
Community gardens open May 15 under COVID-19 guidelines
May 12, 2020Community gardens in Guelph will open on May 15, following the Provincial Order to include community gardens as an essential service during COVID-19. Continue reading Community gardens open May 15 under COVID-19 guidelines
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
No outdoor recreational fires in Guelph
May 1, 2020The City of Guelph prohibits outdoor recreational fires (e.g. fireplaces, fire pits, and chimineas). Continue reading No outdoor recreational fires in Guelph
COVID-19 forces City to place 127 full-time employees on declared emergency leave
April 17, 2020… Continue reading COVID-19 forces City to place 127 full-time employees on declared emergency leave
Guelph 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
Mayor Guthrie declares state of emergency for Guelph in response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020The Mayor made this decision after Dr. Nicola Mercer, the Medical Officer of Health, declared an outbreak in a ward at Guelph General Hospital earlier today. Continue reading Mayor Guthrie declares state of emergency for Guelph in response to COVID-19