Press release. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has approved the City of Guelph’s request to transfer its municipal long-term care home responsibility from Wellington Terrace in Centre Wellington, to the Elliott Long-Term Care Home in Guelph. The transfer will not change the number of long-term beds in Guelph, or how to access them, […]
Category: Community
The Elliott designation: Press Release and Backgrounder
31-07-2014 The Elliott BKG 31-07-2014 The Elliott
Memorial for Rick Henry
Staff memo. One year ago today, Rick Henry our former City Engineer, suddenly passed away. To honour Rick, the only request from his family, was that a bench and a tree be planted and installed around the rink in front of City Hall, where Rick enjoyed skating during his lunch hour. Today, with the help […]
Election Workers Wanted
Press release. The City of Guelph is inviting residents to participate in the fall election by working at a voting location on Election Day (October 27) and/or during the Advanced Voting period (October 15-19). Interested residents are invited to attend an open house session to learn about the available positions and responsibilities, and to interview […]
Active Transportation parade July 16 at 5:30pm
AT Parade Route A Parade to Celebrate Active Transportation in our Community On Wednesday, July 16 at 5:30 pm, Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation, in partnership with the weekly Community potluck at 47 Meadowview Avenue, is hosting a Community Celebration of Active Transportation. Our mission is to increase the quantity, quality, safety, and fun of Active Transportation in […]
2014 Art on the Street, Saturday July 12th
DGBA press release. Monday July 7th through Saturday July 12th Location: Downtown Guelph Admission: Free to art lovers of all ages Contact: Sam Jewell, Events Coordinator, 519 836 6144 or [email protected] Art in the Shops Monday July 7th through Saturday July 12th As an exciting preview to the 11th annual Art on the […]
Pearl Van Geest becomes Guelph’s first ‘Artist in the Community’
Press release. Guelph artist Pearl Van Geest has been selected as this year’s ‘Artist in the Community’—a cultural initiative that encourages artistic activity in a variety of community spaces such as municipal buildings, parks, and other venues. “We are excited to have Pearl be part of this initiative,” says Sally Wismer, chair of the City’s […]
Ontario Fire Marshal's Long Service Investiture for 9 Fire Department Staff
Staff memo. Big congratulation. Well done gentlemen. It is with great pleasure that I communicate information regarding the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management’s 277 th Long Service Investiture. The event is organized by the Fire Marshal’s Office for Fire Department members within the City of Guelph and the surrounding areas. Tonight, the […]
Mayor Farbridge honours Guelph's difference makers
Press release. Four outstanding local citizens will be honoured with Mayor’s Awards tonight at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards of Excellence gala. This year’s winners are Andrew Bloomfield, who founded the Bridges Over Barriers group for adults with Autism and helped create films, a discussion guide, and other materials to promote greater understanding […]
South End Community Centre Memo
Staff memo. SECC Memo