On Saturday April 29, 2023, Guelph Tree Trust (GTT) will provide arborist care for a magnificent old Black Walnut tree in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The public is invited to attend and watch a team of arborists pruning high in the crown of this legacy tree – a tree which may be as old as the […]
Category: Community
Safe Semester kicks off September 8
Macdonell and Wyndham streets closed weekly Thursday to Saturday10 p.m.–4 a.m. Guelph, Ont., August 29, 2022 – Guelph’s Safe Semester runs September 8-September 24 to support a safe and enjoyable environment downtown for businesses, residents and students. With a higher volume of pedestrians downtown in September, closing the streets Thursday through Saturday allows everyone to […]
Ward 2 Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday July 5 at 7pm To Discuss the High Density Zoning Designation for 41-45 George Street Thank you neighbours for joining a community conversation with Councillors Leanne Caron, James Gordon & Rodrigo Goller, to discuss the City’s Official Plan’s High Density Residential Zoning designation for the property located at 41-45 George Street, Guelph. See below […]
Summer fun starts with Guelph day camps, parks and outdoor recreation programs
It’s time to kick off Recreation and Parks month with activities and programs you can join in outdoor park spaces and inside our recreation facilities. Register for summer camps and free activities in June We’ve got archery for adults and kids, gardening exercise day, kids badminton and family pickleball sessions open for free throughout the […]
Guelph revisits Community Plan with new approach to eliminating systemic racism
Online engagement launches today, closes December 5 Guelph, Ont., November 18, 2021 – Guelph’s Community Plan is getting an update and everyone’s voice is needed. Until December 5, the Guelph community is invited to participate in an online engagement session at haveyoursay.guelph.ca/community_plan to help set the community standard for the elimination of systemic racism. “The […]
Guelph Growth Strategy Town Hall November 26
Earlier this year we heard your thoughts about where and how to add new housing throughout our city. Now it’s time to start a conversation about how we grow. Virtual town hall November 26 There are different ways Guelph can adapt to reach the 2051 population and employment growth forecasts and targets that the Province […]
Information Session about the Drop In Centre’s Proposal to create Supportive Housing at The Parkview Motel
This is the recording of the Ward 2 Town Hall held on Thursday September 17th, to provide Guelph residents with more information about the Drop In Centre’s proposal for permanent supportive housing at the current site of the Parkview Motel. If you have any questions about the proposal, please reach out directly to Gail Hoekstra […]
Community encouraged to support local with Guelph Shops
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 […]
Guelph Transit changing service to slow the spread of coronavirus
Free transit until April 15; operating on 30-minute schedule Monday to Saturday Guelph, Ont., March 17, 2020 – Starting tomorrow, March 18, Guelph Transit is making service changes as part of the City’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Service changes include: cancelling late night bus service for University of Guelph students offering free transit service through April 15, […]
May 25th Ward 2 Town Hall Minutes
Saturday May 25th Ward 2 Community Town Hall Location: Waverley Drive Public School, Guelph Time: 1:30pm ~ 4:00pm Attendance: 16 community members plus Evan Ferrari, eMerge Guelph’s CEO, Antti Vilkko, City of Guelph’s General Manager of Facilities Management, and both Ward 2 Councillors What Happened: On Saturday May 25th, Councillors Goller and Gordon hosted the third Ward 2 Town Hall […]