Break-in River Run’s dance floor at Flamingos’ Vinyl Release Party GUELPH, ON January 30, 2025 — Guelph’s best-dressed cover band plays what people want to hear —the best hits from across the decades. A Flamingos’ show is always a party and this show — celebrating great hits not by the band and new music from them — is going to be a dance party. Break-in River Run’s dance floor at this spectacularly swinging soiree on Friday, February 21 at 8 p.m. From jukebox oldies and 70s disco, through pop and rock of the 80s and 90s, to early 2000s R&B, Flamingos expertly hit every beloved note of popular hits and Top 40 sensations. Well-known for playing the best hits of the decades, this Flamingos show… Continue reading Birds of a feather – dance together!
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Birds of a feather – dance together!
January 30, 2025Out of the woodwork with brand new album
January 28, 2025JUNO-winning Finger Eleven is back after a seven-year (plus) hiatus GUELPH, ON January 28, 2025 — After their 2015 album Five Crooked Lines, Finger Eleven took a well-deserved and much needed break from recording music to focus on their personal lives. Now, they are back with new music full of more passion and pride than ever. Catch them on River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Thursday, February 20 at 8 p.m. as they show off music from their new album alongside all their biggest hits. The band’s roots go back to the early 90s, under a different name. In 1995, they released their debut album, Letters from Chutney, as the Rainbow Butt Monkeys. They changed their name to Finger Eleven after that album, although in… Continue reading Out of the woodwork with brand new album
Paper shredder will no longer be available at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre
December 19, 2024Commencing January 1, 2025 Guelph, Ont., December 19, 2024 – Beginning January 1, 2025, the self-service paper shredder at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre (WRIC) will no longer operate due to changes from the provincial Blue Box Regulation. Shredded and un-shredded paper is still being collected using the following options: Drop off shredded paper in clear plastic bags at Gate 1 of the WRIC (public drop off), free of charge. Put shredded paper in clear plastic bags and place it in your blue cart. Drop off un-shredded paper and recycling at Gate 1 of the WRIC (public drop off), free of charge. If you need to shred paper, services are available from local paper shredding services and office supply and print shops, or you can… Continue reading Paper shredder will no longer be available at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre
City of Guelph Statement on Tentative Agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
November 5, 2024The City of Guelph has reached a tentative agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189, which represents approximately 260 operators and staff at Guelph Transit. Continue reading City of Guelph Statement on Tentative Agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Mayor Guthrie’s Introduction to the Proposed Draft 2025 Budget
October 17, 2024With new provincial legislation, the 2025 proposed draft budget will be introduced using Strong Mayor Powers. This requires mayors to present a draft budget for Council consideration or direct staff to present a draft budget. It is also the second year of Guelph’s 2024-2027 multi-year budget. While listening to public feedback throughout 2023, and considering the projected nearly ten percent property tax increase for 2025, I issued a Mayoral Direction in February this year that directed staff to establish the 2025 confirmation budget at a property tax impact rate of under four percent. To achieve this goal, it requires the City’s capital and operating portion to be no higher than 2.63 percent, and I’m pleased to inform Guelph residents that this goal has been achieved—saving residents… Continue reading Mayor Guthrie’s Introduction to the Proposed Draft 2025 Budget
Participate in Circular Economy Month events!
October 1, 2024The City of Guelph with Guelph Tool Library are delivering opportunities to participate in Circular Economy Month Guelph, Ont., October 1, 2024 – This October, the City of Guelph is again participating in the nationwide campaign, Circular Economy Month, to educate and inspire action toward reducing waste and diverting materials from landfills. By minimizing single-use items and maximizing repair and reuse efforts, materials are being used for as long as possible before disposal. Circular Economy Month also encourages communities to promote environmental sustainability and positive climate change actions, like repairing items to extend their lifespan! The City of Guelph is proud to participate in these initiatives, partnering with local organizations such as the Guelph Tool Library to host a variety of activities and events throughout… Continue reading Participate in Circular Economy Month events!
Let’s talk trash – Join us for an open house at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre!
September 24, 2024Guelph, Ont., September 23, 2024 – To kick off Circular Economy Month, you’re invited to an open house at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre to learn how Guelph processes and diverts garbage, recycling, and organics. Circular Economy Month is an annual campaign that encourages communities to support local economic initiatives that assist environmental sustainability and positive climate change actions. During the open house, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the people working behind the scenes in waste management around Guelph, tour the facility, view the collection vehicles and equipment, and explore various environmental programs offered by the City. Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Waste Resource Innovation Centre (110 Dunlop Drive, Guelph). Please enter Gate 2. Tours: Every 30 minutes… Continue reading Let’s talk trash – Join us for an open house at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre!
Mayor Guthrie’s Introduction to the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget
November 3, 2023The City of Guelph has released the first four-year multi-year budget for 2024-2027. I encourage everyone to look at what the budget represents in terms of value. Continue reading Mayor Guthrie’s Introduction to the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the recent conflict in the Middle East
October 16, 2023The recent conflict and its impact on innocent lives in Israel and Gaza has been extremely difficult for citizens of Guelph to witness. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the recent conflict in the Middle East
2016 Council/Committee meetings
December 31, 2016The links on this page will redirect you to a specific report within PDFs. When accessed from a mobile device, these links may not take you to the specific page for each item and you’ll need to navigate through the document to the item you’re interested in reviewing. These files are large; mobile users may wish to consider accessing them only when connected to a wifi network. September September 6, Committee of the Whole Corporate Services Consent agenda COW-CS-2016.1 2016 Q2 Operating Variance Report COW-CS-2016.2 2016 Q2 Capital Variance Report Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services Consent agenda COW-IDE-2016.1 Outstanding Motions of Committee of the Whole (Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise) COW-IDE-2016.2 Site Alteration By-law (2007-18420) Update COW-IDE-2016.3 Guelph Heritage Action Plan Project Charter COW-IDE-2016.4 … Continue reading 2016 Council/Committee meetings