Author: IanFindley

Gummer History

A huge thank you to Chief Shawn Armstrong, Chief Rob Davis, City Officials and all the hard working men and women who worked tirelessly to save what could be saved of the historical facades. There are three buildings involved with the fire of April 6, 2007

Historic Gummer Building Badly Damaged

A suspicious fire broke out in the historic Gummer Building in Downtown Guelph on Friday April 6 at 2am. No injuries were reported although several business’s have received extensive damage.  Early estimates indicate that the fire has caused between $1 and $2 million in damage. Gummer Building Media Release Fire Department Media Release Gummer Pic 1 […]

Property Standards in the City of Guelph

Councillors regularly recieve letters from residents concerned about the condition of neighbouring properties. These include the accumulation of garbage, abandoned machinery, unsafe conditions and unkempt lawns. What can you do about this? You can contact your City Councillor who will forward your concern to the City of Guelph Property Standards Inspector for review. The inspector will […]

Kathleen Farrelly to sit as Ward 1 Councillor

Further to Council’s direction April 2, 2007, the City Clerk has contacted Kathleen Farrelly, and can advise that Ms. Farrelly has consented to the appointment by Council to the vacant Ward 1 Councillor position. A brief special meeting of Council immediately prior to the regular meeting on April 16th will take place, at which time Council […]