Author: James Gordon

Hi folks… It’s not in our Ward, but it’s just next door and I know a lot of Twovians use this great facility…. Closed for about 3 weeks for repairs. Here’s the scoop:   The Victor Davis Pool at Victoria Road Recreation Centre is closing for tile repairs to the pool deck, starting September 4. […]

It’s been frustrating for market patrons to find their way there with all the construction on Wilson Street…. here’s a temporary solution that hopefully helps! James   Guelph, Ont., July 26, 2018– The Guelph Farmers’ Market is offering a free shuttle service for market customers to get to and from downtown parking lots starting July […]

Of particular interest to Ward Twovians in the South-West corner of our lovely ward: Repairs to stone ruins and chimney to begin this summer Guelph, Ont., July 25, 2018 – The City of Guelph is expanding the fenced-off section around the Goldie Mill ruins to address structural concerns identified in an independent engineering report. Fencing […]

  A great family event coming up- Guelph, Ont., July 23, 2018 – Over the Civic long weekend, on Saturday, August 4, the City will host its annual John Galt Day festivities featuring free activities and family-friendly entertainment in Guelph’s Market Square. “John Galt Day is a true community celebration,” says Bill Nuhn, manager of […]

  Enforced watering restrictions now in effect Reduce your water use Guelph, Ont., July 10, 2018—The City is enforcing watering restrictions for level 1 yellow of the outside water use program because of a lack of rainfall, hot temperatures and increased demands on the water system. At level 1 yellow, lawn watering is restricted to […]

It’s taken a while.. but it’s totally worth it! Check out the new and exciting playground in the Jewel of Ward Two– Riverside Park…. but don’t get overheated! James

Heat warning issued for city of Guelph Keep cool at air-conditioned City facilities and libraries Guelph, Ont., June 28, 2018 – Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Guelph. Hot and humid conditions arrive tomorrow and continue through next week. The City of Guelph reminds residents that air-conditioned City facilities and libraries are open […]

Some Ward 2 news that will affect quite a few of us who appreciate this great resource. Evergreen seniors facility to close for six weeks Parking lot and sidewalk repairs begin July 2 Guelph, Ont., June 18, 2018 – Starting July 2, the City of Guelph will begin repairs of the parking lot and sidewalk […]

Hi folks, With winter over there has been a resurgence of break-ins, vandalism and threats to security in the Ward 2 neighbourhoods that flank the Speed River: mainly the Dufferin Street area and across the river around Arthur Street and the Wolfond Park neighbourhood. For many it’s reaching a crisis point. We are fortunate that […]