A great initiative coming out of the City of London. Join us in transforming London into a green and productive city, with thriving communities and delicious fresh food – all in all, a better place to live! The Capital Growth campaign will offer practical and financial support to communities around London to help more people […]
Author: IanFindley
Off-peak power for to save City up to $185,000 annually
On November 1, the City of Guelph began a one-year agreement with Shell Energy to purchase off-peak electricity to power Guelph’s street lights. The lower electricity rate will save approximately $168,000 to $185,000 annually. Street lighting consumes approximately nine million kilowatt hours (kWh) each year. Since street lights are powered during off-peak hours between 5 […]
Hanlon upgrades-comments
I don’t like the idea of trees and green space being stripped in the west end of the Hanlon because this would be an we need trees and green space because they cean the air and their homes for the animals. I know trees won’t totally keep the enviroment clean, but it is one factor, […]
A Community Recognition of Sister Christine
A Community Recognition of Sister Christine and her appointment to the Order of Canada. Join us in Celebration. Featuring: James Gordon Sam Turton Brad Wood Dennis Gaumond and Tales by: Ann Estill Brian Holstein The Ghost of Sister Romano Sya VanGeest Father Bill Clarke, S.J. Wednesday, November 26, from 7:00 until 9:00 pm at St. […]
November 20 winter storm
The approaching Alberta Clipper is expected to bring us between 5 and 10 cm of snow accumulation between 5 pm today and tomorrow afternoon. The snow is expected to fall slow and steady throughout the period. In preparation to deal with this storm we have the following plans in place;
Canadian Geographic article on the pollinator park
Hello All This is a very positive well written article, Guelph has made Canadian Geographic. I’d also like to give everyone a little update on the Pollination Group. We’ve completed our vision statement, mission statement, goals and some of the objectives relating to those goals. We will also have sent out a newsletter with updates […]
Gummer work slowed down
The following article appeared in the November 19 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Construction is slowing down on the high-profile Gummer building renovation in downtown Guelph. That’s because of the global economic downturn and the weather, said Jason Ashdown, chief operating officer of Skyline Incorporated, which owns the building. “The colder weather brings inefficiency to […]
Guelph Property Taxes
Yesterday, after reading the latest report on the above subject in the Guelph Tribune and you being the only Councilor of 3 contacted who appeared interested and concerned last June, I believe the local and worldwide financial situation facing taxpayers some 6 months later, is even more concerning and bleak for at least, late into […]
Pollinator Park: The Pathway to Pollination Protection
The Pollinator Workshops of March 7th and 8th 2008 were an overwhelming success. Over 120 guests from across the country participated on the first day alone. Throughout the event, internationally renowned speakers illuminated the world of pollinators to a very diverse audi ence. Participants included beekeepers, Master Gardeners, environmental consultants, academics, Non- Government Organizations (NGOs), […]
proposed parking areas in downtown Guelph
Please do not vote for any parking garages, buildings, whatever, for downtown Guelph. The buildings suggested at Baker Street and on Wilson Street are too extremely expensive and are not required especially during these rough economic times. If the downtown merchants think they need more parking let them build it and then pay for it […]