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Stepping Stone opens new daytime drop-in space, expanding access to community supports
Guelph, Ont., March 2, 2026 – Today, Stepping Stone opened a new daytime drop-in space at 23 Gordon Street, creating another welcoming place in Guelph for people to find support and connect with services. This new space offers daytime services Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,…
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New emergency grant, collaboration with Stepping Stone to address gaps in daytime services
Guelph, Ont., January 13, 2026 – To help address immediate needs for essential daytime services such as food, washrooms and warm-up locations, the City of Guelph will provide an emergency grant program and is working with Stepping Stone to open a daytime drop-in space on or about March 1, 2026. Launching by end of day…
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City of Guelph statement on recent developments on the daytime drop-in space
Guelph, Ont., January 11, 2026 – The City recognizes the need for essential daytime services and shares the community’s urgency to finding a solution that supports vulnerable residents in Guelph. Over the last three years, a total of $800,000 has been provided to Royal City Mission to enhance daytime services for persons experiencing homelessness. In…
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Stepping Stone and Royal City Mission team up with the City on a new daytime drop-in space for people in need
Individuals can access services starting January 12, 2026 Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2025 – To help provide people with access to safe, dignified daytime supports such as food, washrooms and showers, the City is teaming up with Stepping Stone and Royal City Mission with a new investment to open a daytime drop-in space starting January…
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Ontario rewards Guelph with more than $3.69 million through the Building Faster Fund
Second round of funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing targets Guelph, Ont., December 15, 2025 — The Ontario government is awarding the City of Guelph with $3,692,960 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets.…
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New safety requirements for carbon monoxide alarms coming into effect January 1
Changes to Ontario’s Fire Code require additional CO alarms in living spaces Guelph, Ont., December 8, 2025 – As of January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code, will help increase the chance of detecting a carbon monoxide (CO) leak in your home. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless, and deadly gas, and…
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City takes big steps to protect and expand affordable housing in Guelph
Vacant home tax, rental renovation bylaw and expanded use of City-owned land for affordable housing coming soon Guelph, Ont., November 26, 2025 – The City is taking proactive steps to protect and expand affordable housing in Guelph. Last night, Council approved work on three major initiatives that will help more people keep or find housing:…
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New housing to end chronic youth homelessness in Guelph by 2026
City funding helps Wyndham House bring Welcome to Waterloo housing initiative to Guelph Guelph, Ont., November 17, 2025 – Guelph is on track to become the first mid-sized city in Canada to end chronic youth homelessness. A new supportive housing development by Wyndham House, funded in part by the City of Guelph, is part of…
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Tips for managing fall yard waste in Guelph
This fall, Guelph residents have four ways to get rid of their leaves and yard waste: To learn more about how to manage yard waste and leaves this fall, download the Guelph Waste app, use the Waste Wizard, or visit www.guelph.ca/yardwaste. For more information: Solid Waste Resources 519-767-0598 TTY: 519-826-9771 [email protected]
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Canada Post strike: How it affects City services
Updated: October 14, 2025 The Canadian Union of Postal Workers moved to rotating strikes as October 11, 2025. Per Canada Post: During the rotating strike, Canada Post will accept, process and deliver mail and parcels in unaffected areas and customers should expect delays. How the strike affects City services Property taxes To avoid payment delays,…
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City’s work to improve housing affordability earns prestigious PlanON award
Guelph, Ont., September 22, 2025 – Two City of Guelph planning initiatives aimed at improving housing affordability have earned the 2025 PlanON Vision Award of Excellence from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI). The award was presented to staff from the City of Guelph and Dillon Consulting Limited at the PlanON Awards event on Thursday,…
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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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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…