Key facts Visit guelphshops.ca to find listings of local shops, services and restaurants and to support local Share your local shopping experiences on social media using #GuelphShops Guelph, Ont., July 16, 2020—Today, the City, in partnership with the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and University of Guelph, launched Guelph Shops, a website and campaign encouraging people […]
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Guelph is heating up: Level yellow outside watering restrictions now in effect
Lawn watering allowed 7-9 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. on odd or even calendar dates by address number Guelph, Ont., July 8, 2020 – After a sustained period with no steady rain and a heat warning in effect, the City is enforcing watering restrictions for level 1 yellow. At level 1 yellow, lawn watering is restricted to […]
June 27 Ward 2 Town Hall
Hello Ward 2! Here is the recording of the June 27 Ward 2 Town Hall, hosted by your Ward 2 Councillors Rodrigo Goller & James Gordon, with special Guests, Gord Cobey (Guelph Police Chief), Dustin Howe (Downtown Resource Officer), Kevin King (Training & Recruitment Sergeant) and Stu Robinson (Crime Prevention Unit Sergeant). We have included […]
Macdonell and Wyndham streets closed this weekend for Guelph’s first dining district
City supporting restaurants to expand patios Guelph, Ont., July 2, 2020 – The City is piloting a dining district in the downtown to allow restaurants and businesses to expand patios and outdoor seating areas into streets and parking spaces. Parts of Macdonell and Wyndham streets will be closed to vehicles from 8 a.m. Saturday, July […]
Guelph opening outdoor pools, splash pads, washrooms, Farmers’ Market and ServiceGuelph with COVID-19 measures in place
Guelph, Ont., June 19, 2020 – The City is set to open a few facilities over the next few weeks with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Recreation centres, libraries, museums remain closed to the public until the City can meet guidelines from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty […]
Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer Stations now Mandatory at all Guelph businesses
Guelph, Ont., June 10, 2020 – According to a medical order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, as of Friday, June 12, 2020, in addition to COVID-19 health and safety measures already in place, businesses serving the public in Guelph must: provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer for public use at all entrances and exits require customers and employees to wear […]
Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
Guelph, Ont., May 11, 2020—At this afternoon’s special Council meeting, senior administrative staff detailed the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last month, and highlighted the City’s shift from response to preparing for recovery. The report prepared by staff focused on the work underway to advance Guelph’s economic and social recovery, along with […]
City implements curbside yard waste collection
Yard waste will be collected at the curb on your grey cart days from now until June Key Facts Spring yard waste collection starts April 20 Yard waste collection will happen every other week on your grey cart collection week until June Residents can bag or bundle yard waste and leave it at the curb […]
Local Enforcement of Emergency Orders
Hello Ward 2! Here’s a brief update on the ongoing City and police response and enforcement of restrictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Non Essential Businesses: Bylaw and Business licensing staff are proactively monitoring and responding to reports of non essential businesses. Staff are using education as tool, and will fine people or […]
Guelph acting on Provincial order to close all recreation amenities to slow spread of COVID-19, get people to stay home
Guelph, Ont., March 31, 2020 – The City of Guelph is acting immediately on the Province of Ontario’s order yesterday to close all outdoor recreational amenities. Effective immediately, all public and private sports fields, off-leash dog parks and community gardens in Guelph are closed to public use. Playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, skateboard parks, picnic areas, outdoor […]