Category Archives: Environment

Calling all green thumbs: We’re accepting applications for new community gardens until October 31

September 25, 2023

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City of Guelph gets grant to visit Copenhagen to research healthy urban public spaces and equitable mobility

September 21, 2023

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City removing hazard trees starting September 2023

September 13, 2023

Continue reading City removing hazard trees starting September 2023


City of Guelph planting mini forest with big impact

September 6, 2023

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Trees, please! National Forest Week is September 17-23

September 5, 2023

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City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Update

August 17, 2023

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City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Stormwater Management Master Plan Update

August 17, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Stormwater Management Master Plan Update


City starting treatment on ash trees for emerald ash borer

August 14, 2023

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City’s Outside Water Use Program moves down to Level 0 Blue

August 2, 2023

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City of Guelph’s Greener Homes program launches July 31

July 24, 2023

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City marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2023

July 11, 2023

Beginning July 2023, the City of Guelph will be marking public trees in parks and natural areas that are hazardous and ash trees infested by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in preparation for removal later this year. Continue reading City marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2023


City of Guelph accepting expressions of interest for the historic Drill Hall and the Carter Farmhouse

June 28, 2023

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Water main leak detection

June 12, 2023

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Our sustainability story

June 9, 2023

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Asbestos and cement pipes

June 9, 2023

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City of Guelph’s first electric bus will officially hit the road for Clean Air Day

June 6, 2023

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City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects

May 25, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects


Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with Project of the Year award

May 17, 2023

Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with Project of the Year award


Stormwater Management Master Plan: March 2023 progress summary

March 13, 2023

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Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan: March 2023 progress summary

March 13, 2023

Continue reading Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan: March 2023 progress summary


By completing a domestic retrofit, St. Joseph’s Health Centre saves over $37,000 annually!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading By completing a domestic retrofit, St. Joseph’s Health Centre saves over $37,000 annually!


Sleeman Breweries is seeing results with savings of $266,000 annually!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading Sleeman Breweries is seeing results with savings of $266,000 annually!


Royal Electric saves over $4,600 annually by replacing an ice machine!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading Royal Electric saves over $4,600 annually by replacing an ice machine!


By upgrading their reverse osmosis unit, Vehcom Manufacturing saves $80,500 annually!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading By upgrading their reverse osmosis unit, Vehcom Manufacturing saves $80,500 annually!


City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill

February 10, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill


City of Guelph welcomes new general managers

February 1, 2023

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City recommends reduced footprint for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility

January 26, 2023

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Guelph Council approves Single-Use Items Bylaw

September 15, 2022

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Guelph continues to take strides towards environmental sustainability

August 3, 2022

Continue reading Guelph continues to take strides towards environmental sustainability


Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment

May 31, 2022

Since the launch of the Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) in September 2021, the City has initiated an Operational Testing Program. Continue reading Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment


Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards

May 18, 2022

The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) awards, including two for Project of the Year. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards


Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update

February 2, 2022

The Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project is being included in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Continue reading Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update


Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water

December 6, 2021

Continue reading Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water


Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment

September 16, 2021

Guelph’s population is growing and the City is studying whether our local water resources can meet expected demand, particularly in southwest Guelph. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment


Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

August 12, 2021

The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment


Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

August 12, 2021

The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment