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  • Help pick playground equipment for the brand-new Sloan Hill Park! 

    Online Have Your Say survey is open through October 1  Guelph, Ont., September 10, 2026 – We’re just about ready to finish the design of Sloan Hill Park (106 Beaumont Crescent), we just need the community’s help to pick the perfect playground equipment. Share your thoughts through Have Your Say by October 1.  Community input collected…

  • Back-to-school information for students in Guelph

    Guelph, Ont., September 9 – As students return to Guelph this fall, the City of Guelph is reminding those who are living on their own for the first time or returning residents about available services and resources, including transit, water conservation, waste collection, road safety, downtown construction, culture and recreation programs. Guelph Transit Guelph Transit…

  • Guelph’s Evergreen Seniors Community Centre set to reopen on September 9

    Guelph, Ont., September 2, 2026 – The Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, located at 683 Woolwich Street in Guelph, will reopen on Wednesday, September 9. It was closed on June 29 to allow construction crews to upgrade the men’s and women’s washrooms, the change rooms and the front entrance. As a result, these areas are now fully accessible, modern, and support dignity and independence…

  • Speed River Bridge full closure starts September 28 

    Guelph, Ont., September 1, 2026 – Starting on September 28, Speedvale Avenue East at the Speed River Bridge will be closed. There will be no eastbound or westbound through traffic permitted through the construction zone for about four to six weeks, weather permitting. Businesses will remain open on both sides of the bridge. This work is part of Phase 2 of the multi-year Speedvale Avenue Corridor Improvement. During this…

  • Make Sure You’re on the Voters’ List for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

    Guelph, Ont., September 1, 2026 – From now until October 9, eligible voters can check, update or add their information to the voters’ list for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election using one of these methods: Voters are encouraged to verify their information if they have recently moved, changed their name, turned 18, or…

  • Celebrate Welcoming Week in Guelph and Wellington County

    From September 10 to 19, communities around the world, including Guelph and Wellington County, will celebrate Welcoming Week. This annual initiative recognizes the importance of building communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging, connection and inclusion. This year’s theme, “Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect“, highlights how shared experiences and meaningful connections can…

  • Guelph Transit Notice: September 2026 Service Updates

    Guelph, Ont., August 27, 2026 – Starting on September 6, Guelph Transit will be making service updates to several routes. Returning service enhancements University Routes returning: Route 5 Service Improvements Return: Route 99 Service Improvements Return New services and route enhancements NEW Route 11 Enhancement: NEW Route 99 Express Service: Route and schedule changes Route 20…

  • Nominations Closed: Official Candidate List for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

    Guelph, Ont., August 21, 2026 – The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election officially closed at 2 p.m. on August 21, 2026.  The City of Guelph is pleased to share the list of certified candidates who will appear on the ballot for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.  As election day approaches, residents are encouraged…

  • Noise exemption notice: University of Guelph granted noise exemption September 5 and 6, 2026

    The City has granted the University of Guelph an exemption from the City’s Noise Control Bylaw on September 5, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. and September 6, 2026, from 4:15 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. for Orientation Week celebrations including two free outdoor shows on Johnston Green off Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario. The exemption…

  • Applications for Advisory Committees of Council now open – deadline to apply October 2

    Guelph, Ont., August 17, 2026 – The City of Guelph is now accepting applications to join one of its many Advisory Committees of Council (ACOC). An ACOC works with City Council to help guide policy decisions and facilitate more inclusive civic participation. Members of ACOCs are collaborative and passionate individuals who care deeply for their…

  • Conservation of Public Artwork “Garbasaurus” in Royal City Park

    Sculpture by artist Greg Elliott undergoes repair to restore the piece to its original vision Guelph, Ont., August 14 – The public artwork called Garbasarus will be conserved on-site in Royal City Park starting on Monday, August 17 until Friday, August 21. The conservation will be done by the work’s original artist, Greg Elliott, and take…

  • Enjoy more free parking Downtown with new “3-for-free” program

    Starting today, visitors can take advantage of our new “3-for-free” parking promotion, making it even easier to shop, dine, and explore Downtown Guelph. This initiative, in partnership with the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA), offers 3-hours free in select areas Downtown through October. Where to get 3-hours free parking: Macdonell Lot Market Parkade Following the…

  • Upcoming Arts and Cultural Programming in Guelph

    Mark your calendars and join the community for accessible events downtown Guelph, Ont., July 27 – The City of Guelph will be hosting a variety of arts and cultural events downtown from the end of July until October. From movie nights, live music and interactive storytelling, everyone is welcome to attend. Registration is not required! Browse…

  • Downtown’s East Parkade undergoing upgrades July 13 – 21, temporary parking restrictions in place

    Guelph, Ont., July 8, 2026 – The City of Guelph will be completing concrete repairs at the East Parkade from July 13 to July 21, 2026. This work is required to remove and repair deteriorated concrete in parts of the parking structure. The parkade will remain open during construction, but some parking areas and ramps…

  • New map helps you get around Guelph during construction season

    Guelph, Ont., July 6, 2026 – The City has released a new road closure and detour map to make getting around Guelph during construction season easier. Find the map at guelph.ca/construction.   We know road closures can be frustrating, but they’re also important. Road closures let us make critical upgrades to our city’s infrastructure. As we make improvements across the city, this map will help you plan your route for daily trips around Guelph. This map replaces the previous construction map on the City’s website.   What’s on the map …

  • Some of Guelph’s fire hydrants are getting a new coat of paint this summer 

    Notice date: July 6, 2026  The City has contracted Tuygun Painting Contracting to repaint fire hydrants that have been preselected through our Water Services fire hydrant inspection program. The work is expected to begin this week and take approximately two months to complete. The contractor will remove old paint and rust from the hydrants before priming them with…

  • Hot Summer Nights returns for the 2026 season! 

    Guelph Fire Department promotes fire safety in the community  Guelph, Ont., June 30, 2026 – Guelph Fire crews will roll into six parks this summer to help you beat the heat as you learn about fire and emergency safety with the return of “Hot Summer Nights.”  Bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle and energy to this in-person event and get hosed…

  • Updated Outside Water Use Bylaw in place for Guelph

    Simplified bylaw is easier to follow and lowers spikes in water use Guelph, Ont., June 29, 2026 – An updated Outside Water Use Bylaw was adopted at the City Council meeting on June 23, and comes into effect today, June 29. This updated bylaw refines and simplifies the Outside Water Use Program, making it easier…

  • Creating a digital twin of Guelph to improve our urban forest management

    Innovative 3D mapping tool gives accurate, actionable data Guelph, Ont., June 19, 2026 – We’ve partnered with Jakarto to create a high-precision digital twin of City assets within the public right-of-way, including street trees. Driving Guelph’s roads with mobile LiDAR cameras, Jakarto will capture detailed street-level data to create a 3D map that accurately reflects the…

  • Help us plan the kinds of parks that work for Guelph – and how we get them

    Participate in the online survey and attend the open houses to help us update our Parkland Dedication Bylaw and craft a Parkland Acquisition Strategy Key facts Have your say through the online survey and budget prioritization activity by July 13, and register to attend the upcoming open houses to share your feedback: Guelph, Ont., June…

  • Recipients named for 2026 Guelph 200 Grant Program  

    Guelph, Ont., June 17, 2026 – The City of Guelph is excited to share the first round of recipients of the Guelph 200 Grant Program for 2026. $75,000 has been granted to 17 different organizations, community-led groups, and individuals to support and enhance the city’s bicentennial commemorations.  In addition to community-led initiatives funded by Guelph 200 grants, the City identified partnerships with community organizations that will be…

  • Your water bill will now come from the City of Guelph

    Guelph, Ont., June 10, 2026 – The transition for the City of Guelph to takeover billing for water, wastewater and stormwater services is complete. You can expect to receive your first bill containing your new City of Guelph account number during this June’s billing cycle. For everything related to water billing with the City, visit…

  • A quick Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy check-in to make sure we’re on the right track

    Complete the Have Your Say options exercise by June 30 An interactive exercise is available on Have Your Say until June 30 and your participation will help make sure our Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy prioritizes our resources in line with community expectations. We’re hard at work on the strategy, shaping it with the feedback we’ve…

  • Riverside Park Floral Clock celebrates 40 years of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival

    Four decades of welcoming, belonging and community connection Guelph, Ont., June 8, 2026 – We’re proud to unveil the 2026 Riverside Park Floral Clock design celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival and its vital role in fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. This year’s planted design features the phrase “One…

  • Road safety improvements coming in 2026 

    Guelph, Ont. June 8, 2026–The City is installing new traffic signals, pedestrian crossovers and bicycle signals across Guelph this year. You will notice these traffic control measures installed throughout 2026. These changes are guided by the City’s Vision Zero strategy and will help improve road safety for people getting around Guelph by walking, cycling, riding transit, using mobility devices and driving. …

  • Guelph Museums and Culture to host several activities for National Indigenous History Month  

    Multiple events and activities to acknowledge National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day will be held throughout June  Guelph, Ont., May 29 – The City of Guelph will be hosting multiple events and activities at Guelph Civic Museum for National Indigenous History Month over the next month. Activities include:  Maawnjidyang Maa – We come together here  Entire month, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00…

  • What’s in a name? Help develop a process for naming City places

    Community input can shape a naming process that reflects our shared values, rich histories and diverse cultural identities We’re working on a new process for the way Guelph names City assets like parks, streets and more. The names given to our shared spaces play an important part in framing the character and values of our…

  • Help us design the new Sloan Hill Park!

    Online survey available through Have Your Say until June 17 We need your help to design Sloan Hill Park, a new 0.91-acre neighbourhood park coming to 106 Beaumont Crescent. The Have Your Say survey is open through June 17. Community input on park and playground design options will help make sure we create a space…

  • Making the most of our water: Guelph’s Outside Water Use program

    It’s Outside Water Use Program season, with some possible changes to the program coming later this year Guelph, Ont., May 6, 2026 – Guelph’s Outside Water Use Program is a seasonal initiative that helps our community make the most of our water between the months of April and October. In the warmer months of the…

  • City set to commence annual employment survey

    The City of Guelph is set to conduct its annual employment survey. Information collected through this survey will help the City identify employment trends and guide our team in developing programs and services that strengthen and sustain our local business community. The survey will begin on Monday, May 11 and continue throughout the summer until…

  • Springtime in City parks

    Many City park amenities are opening for the season Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2026 – Our Parks team has been hard at work preparing the sports fields and courts across the city for the season. Many of them are now ready for the community to enjoy, with a few needing just a bit more time to…

  • The 2026 Public Works Week open house is May 23 

    Guelph, Ont., April 23, 2026 – You’re invited to the City’s Public Works Week open house on Saturday, May 23! Check out interactive opportunities including displays, City work trucks such as plows, backhoes, graders, sweepers, ice resurfacers, police cruisers, firetrucks, buses and more. We encourage you to bring a non-perishable food item as an optional…

  • Expression of Interest – Climate Action Community Benefit Agreement 

    The City of Guelph is inviting eligible not‑for‑profit organizations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to partner with the City through a Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) in support of the Community Call to Climate Action.  The selected partner will convene, facilitate, and support a series of climate‑focused working groups. These groups will bring together community members, organizations, businesses, and…

  • Guelph’s Evergreen Seniors Community Centre will be closed this summer for renovations 

    Guelph, Ont., April 16, 2026 – The Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, located at 683 Woolwich Street in Guelph, will be closed from June 29 – mid-September for renovations.   During this time, construction crews will be working in different areas of the building: the men’s and women’s washrooms, the change rooms and the front entrance.   The upgrades will focus on creating fully accessible, modern washrooms that support…

  • Guelph Transit to discontinue the OnYourWay Mobile App 

    The app has retired and will no longer work as a method of payment for Guelph Transit fare as of July 27, 2026  Guelph, Ont., April 15, 2026 – The OnYourWay mobile app will no longer be available to download or use as of July 27, 2026. The app no longer meets current customer service standards. As a result, Guelph Transit…

  • Celebrate Earth Day this year by planting trees 

    Our community tree planting event is back!  Guelph, Ont., April 14, 2026 – The City of Guelph is cohosting its fourth annual Earth Day tree planting event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph and Trees for Guelph.  Event details  Date: Saturday, April 25, rain or shine  Location: Hanlon Creek Forest, 335 Laird Road. Parking (including for bikes) and site access will be at…

  • Annual invasive species removal work resumes this spring

    Guelph, Ont., April 10, 2026 – Each year, we work to improve the environmental health of our parks and natural areas by removing invasive plant species. Invasive species, like buckthorn, Japanese knotweed, dog strangling vine and phragmites australis crowd out native species, threatening balanced ecosystems and reducing habitat for wildlife. Removing invasive species before they…

  • City wide leak detection work beginning April 2026 

    April 7, 2026  About the project  The City has hired Hetek Solutions (Hetek) to detect leaks in Guelph’s water mains using acoustics (listening equipment) that will take place from April to September 2026. Hetek will listen for leaks throughout all of Guelph at all City-owned fire hydrants and water main valves.  Work begins April 13  Leak detection acoustics will take place overnight from April to September, to minimize background noise. There…

  • Guelph Finalizes Situational Analysis of The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan

    Guelph, Ont., April 1, 2026 – As we work on developing The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan, we’ve published the project’s first technical memo. The Blueprint is the City’s first integrated water management strategy and this initial technical memo, Situational Analysis, analyzes and reviews Guelph’s progress and performance in water conservation and efficiency over the…

  • Earth Month 2026 in Guelph

    You’ve felt it — summers that linger a little longer, energy bills that creep up, wildfire smoke that has you stuck inside on an otherwise beautiful day. These aren’t abstract concerns. They’re becoming part of our lives, and they’re also why Guelph is already doing something about it. Earth Month is our chance to come…

  • Join Guelph’s second annual Ecochallenge this April 

    Guelph, Ont., March 24, 2026 – The City of Guelph is hosting its second annual Ecochallenge from April 1-30. As part of our commitment to reducing waste, supporting a circular economy and reducing climate change impacts, we are inviting everyone in Guelph to join our team. It’s all about making small changes together that add up to make a big impact.  What’s the Ecochallenge?  The Ecochallenge is a month-long, online challenge where people choose small, simple actions…

  • Thinking of running in the 2026 municipal election?

    Attend an information session to learn more Guelph, Ont., March 18, 2026 – Are you thinking about running for City Council or School Board Trustee in this year’s municipal election? The City is hosting two candidate information sessions to explain what each role involves and help you decide if serving on City Council or the…

  • Curious about Downtown construction? Visit our construction information fair on March 25!

    Guelph, ON., March 17, 2026 – Big changes are coming to our Downtown as we begin construction on March 30 on Wyndham Street as part of our Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP). On March 25, we’re hosting a Downtown Infrastructure Construction Information Fair to inform our community about upcoming work in our Downtown. This work…

  • Apply to join the City’s Moving You Forward focus group 

    Guelph, Ont., March 11, 2026 – Would you like to contribute to the future of transportation in our city? We want to hear from you! People who live in Guelph can apply to join a focus group and share their thoughts on local transportation programs and messaging. We are looking for 12 to 18 community members to join us in April for some thoughtful discussion and feedback. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 24. Moving…

  • Eastview Park closed to motorized vehicles until official spring opening to prevent additional damage

    Repairs will be completed and vehicle access will resume later in the spring Guelph, Ont., March 10, 2026 – Recently, Eastview Park (800 Watson Parkway North) experienced significant damage from motor vehicles entering the park space and driving over soil surfaces not designed for vehicle traffic. Repairs will take a significant amount of time and…

  • Help us finalize Guelph’s updated Outside Water Use Bylaw

    Have Your Say by March 22 We’re asking for community feedback on the proposed changes to our Outside Water Use Bylaw. You can share your thoughts by submitting a comment through Have Your Say by March 22! In 2025, we kicked off a review of the bylaw, which was initially adopted in 2003 to meet…

  • Help finalize the design for Mkinaak Donjibaa Park, a new park in the Kortright East subdivision

    Share your feedback on the two design options through the online survey, open until March 25. Guelph, Ont., March 4, 2026 — We’re turning 249 Ambrous Crescent into Mkinaak Donjibaa Park (pronounced Mik-in-ah-k Don-ji-baa Park), and we need your help as we work towards construction of the park in summer 2026. In spring 2025, we…

  • Clean and Green – Guelph’s community cleanup is back! 

    We supply the bags, you supply the help   Guelph, Ont., March 2, 2026 – Registration for this year’s Clean and Green spring community cleanup is open. With spring just around the corner, Clean and Green is the perfect opportunity to give back to the spaces that give us so much. Join the movement: sign up to clean Guelph’s parks, trails and open spaces during the…

  • Noise exemption notice: EverLine Coatings granted noise exemption between April 17 and 24, 2026

    The City has granted Everline Coatings an exemption from the City’s Noise Control Bylaw from April 14-21, 2026 at 435 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 2X6. The exemption allows for yearly spring parking lot maintenance including the use of a street sweeper, a water truck for dust control, a dump truck to haul away…

  • Fresh new look for the City of Guelph Report a Problem Map

    New look and link for the handy community tool   Guelph, Ont., February 20, 2026 – As of February 20 there’s a new web link and refreshed look for Guelph’s Report a Problem Map. If you’ve bookmarked the tool in the past, be sure to update your browser bookmark to point to the new location for the map: experience.arcgis.com/experience/aa79df9526ab4c99914adc950eca9141. This update stems from the…

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