Guelph, Ont., February 21, 2025 – We’re removing snow from the downtown area overnight on February 24, 2025 to February 27, 2025. Please do not park your cars on the street between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. so that we can complete the work quickly and efficiently. You can park in municipal lots, including the Market Parkade, Macdonell Parking Lot, West Parkade and East Parkade instead. Municipal lots are free to park between the hours of 6 p.m. — 8 a.m. Snow removal activities and equipment may temporarily increase noise in the downtown area. We appreciate your patience, understanding and co-operation as our crews do their best to maintain the area during the winter months. Resources Plow Tracker and email alerts Overnight parking For more… Continue reading Downtown snow removal begins February 24 – no overnight street parking
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Downtown snow removal begins February 24 – no overnight street parking
February 21, 2025City of Guelph declares end to significant weather event
February 12, 2025Monday, February 24 – The City of Guelph has declared an end to the significant weather event as of today. Nearly all residential roads have been plowed and snow removal procedures are underway. Some remaining residential sidewalks will continue to be plowed in the coming days. Downtown Guelph from February 24 – 27 will have no overnight street parking permitted between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. as crews work to remove snow from downtown. Vehicle owners may park in municipal lots including the Market Parkade, Macdonell Parking Lot, West Parkade and East Parkade instead. Municipal lots are free to park between the hours of 6 p.m. — 8 a.m. As warmer temperatures occur throughout the day and into the week, snow melt may result in… Continue reading City of Guelph declares end to significant weather event
Guelph Fire Department welcomes new Deputy Fire Chief of Administration Jonathan Wilker
February 3, 2025Guelph, Ont., February 3, 2025 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Wilker to the role of Deputy Fire Chief of Administration for the Guelph Fire Department. Deputy Chief Wilker brings experience from a diverse career spanning 25 years in emergency services. Currently, he is Deputy Chief of Support Services for Windsor Fire and Rescue Services. His past and present responsibilities align directly with the Guelph Fire Department’s needs, with proven leadership in administration, emergency communications, and fire prevention divisions. Deputy Chief Wilker’s experience will enhance the Guelph Fire Department service as he leverages expertise from past roles as Chief Officer, Emergency Manager, and Project Manager. Other highlights of his skillset include fire service training and multiple certifications, including… Continue reading Guelph Fire Department welcomes new Deputy Fire Chief of Administration Jonathan Wilker
City of Guelph observes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
November 1, 2024Guelph, Ont., November 1, 2024 — Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week runs November 1-7 and Guelph Fire Department is reminding everyone to recognize the health risks and danger CO poses with advice on how to protect your family and stay safe. “Having a working CO alarm in your home is the best way to know you and your family are protected from exposure and injury from a CO leak,” says Fire Chief Brian Arnold. “CO is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas making it impossible to detect without a working CO alarm.” Since January 1, 2022, Guelph Fire Department has received 53 calls where CO was detected in a dwelling. Statistically, that is 1.5 detections of CO in a dwelling per month, throughout the last… Continue reading City of Guelph observes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Daylight savings time ends: Change your batteries when you change your clocks
October 29, 2024Guelph, Ont., October 29, 2024 – Daylight Savings Time (DST) will officially end on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at 2:00 AM. At this time, clocks should be set back one hour to return to Standard Time. This transition marks an extra hour of rest, as well as earlier sunsets in the evenings. As part of this seasonal change, the Guelph Fire Department urges everyone to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. This is an ideal time to ensure these devices are in proper working order by doing the following: Replace batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Test each device to confirm it is functioning correctly. Replace any alarm that is 10 years old or older. Properly functioning alarms are critical for early warning… Continue reading Daylight savings time ends: Change your batteries when you change your clocks
Guelph Fire Chief urges residents to install and test smoke alarms
October 16, 2024Most recent fatal fire serves as urgent reminder for residents to take fire safety seriously Guelph, Ont., October 16, 2024 – Over Thanksgiving weekend on October 12, 2024, Guelph Fire Department responded to a house fire at 12 Mayfield Avenue. The first firefighters on scene were met with flames and smoke coming from the front of the house and were informed that an occupant was still inside. Firefighting crews made entry and proceeded to begin their search while another crew worked to locate, control and extinguish the fire. Guelph Fire Department reports that one man was found deceased inside the residence and another person was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. The condition of the second person was not considered to be serious. The on-scene phase of the investigation into the fire’s origin,… Continue reading Guelph Fire Chief urges residents to install and test smoke alarms