Category: House and home
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City of Guelph and Thresholds Homes and Supports team up to create deeply affordable housing for seniors living with mental health issues
Guelph, Ont., July 17, 2025 – To help meet the growing need for affordable housing, the City of Guelph has selected Thresholds Homes and Supports (THS) to build and operate 13 deeply affordable rental units at 14 Edinburgh Road South, Guelph. The City is contributing nearly half an acre of City-owned land and up to…
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Update: Canada Post workers issue strike notice
A Canada Post mail strike may occur on May 23, 2025. Canada Post workers have issued a strike notice and are currently poised to begin striking Friday, May 23 at 12 a.m. local time unless the parties reach an agreement before then. Customers may experience delays or a full stoppage of mail service. Negotiations and…
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City of Guelph supporting affordable housing with new seed funding for non-profits
Guelph, Ont., May 14, 2025 – To help meet the rising need for more affordable housing, the City of Guelph is inviting non-profits to apply for up to $25,000 in seed funding. Registered non-profits and charitable corporations can use the funding to cover pre-construction costs such as feasibility studies, site plans and planning fees. “We…
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Guelph Fire Department cracking down on Ontario Fire Code violations
Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2025 – After a spate of fatal fires in the community, the Guelph Fire Department is taking a zero-tolerance approach to Ontario Fire Code violations and encourages residents to take a moment to ensure working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are in their dwelling. “We are reminding everyone how important…
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City Council allows taller buildings in key growth areas to meet rising housing demand
Building up Downtown and Stone Road/Edinburgh Road areas to attract more affordable housing and boost housing supply Guelph, Ont., April 10, 2025 – To support our growing community and address the need for new homes, City Council will now allow for taller buildings in the Downtown and Stone Road/Edinburgh Road areas. The City of Guelph…
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City of Guelph welcomes federal funding to continue creating opportunities for housing
Guelph, Ont., March 21, 2025 – The City of Guelph is welcoming the receipt of its second round of funding through the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. This investment will help the City continue its important work to improve housing supply and affordability. “Our government is committed to removing barriers and cutting red tape to…
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Council approves new non-profit seed funding program supporting more affordable housing in Guelph
Guelph, Ont., March 20, 2025 – City Council has approved a new seed funding program for non-profits looking to build affordable housing in Guelph. Starting in spring 2025, registered and charitable non-profits can apply for up to $25,000 in grants as part of the Affordable Housing Seed Funding program. Non-profits can use grants to cover…
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Notice of Decision for Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit Bylaw
Accessibility Alternative accessible formats are available by contacting [email protected] or TTY 519-826-9771. Subject lands Stone Road and Edinburgh Road modified Strategic Growth Area (Map-1 below). Public Meeting and Decision: April 8, 2025, 4 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or attended in-person in Council Chambers, City…
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City of Guelph makes City-owned land available for affordable housing
Non-profits can submit proposals to build and operate 12+ new affordable housing units Guelph, Ont., February 25, 2025 – In a significant step towards addressing the growing need for affordable rental housing, the City of Guelph is making City-owned land at 14 Edinburgh Road South available for development of affordable housing. As part of the…
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City of Guelph celebrates official opening of 65 Delhi Street Transitional Housing Facility
Guelph, Ont., February 21, 2025 – The City of Guelph is celebrating the official opening of the 65 Delhi Street Transitional Housing Facility, in partnership with the County of Wellington, the federal government and Thresholds Homes and Supports. The new facility will provide 28 beds to help people experiencing homelessness access stable housing and vital…
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City of Guelph offers grants for those looking to build affordable housing
Guelph, Ont., February 12, 2025 – The City of Guelph is launching new grants to support homeowners, landlords, non-profits and developers who are looking to build affordable housing in Guelph. Yesterday, City Council approved the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)—part of the City’s eight commitments in its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) action plan. “The…
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City of Guelph observes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Guelph, 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…
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Daylight savings time ends: Change your batteries when you change your clocks
Guelph, 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…