A resident’s comments. Today I had the opportunity to take part in the highway of heros ride. I started of my day at the legion here in Guelph. I was amazed and still am, in the support that the city showed for the ride. From the council showing up, the support of the firefighters to […]
Category: Community
2 Rivers Festival
It’s that time of the year again, time to celebrate our rivers! Lots of events again this year with many centred at the confluence of the Speed and Eramosa Rivers and other parts of the city. Check out out the brochure (attached). Hope to see you there. 2RiversFlyer2014-FIN-2
Northern Heights Neighbourhood Barbeque
You are invited to a neighbourhood Barbeque Saturday June7, 11:30- 2:30pm Come to the park and meet and greet your neighbours. Free Hamburgers and hot dogs supplied Sponsored by Mr. Jack Ingram and family. Bring your family, bring your lawn chair and a drink of your choice. Hope to see you on June 7
Speed River Inferno – May 30 2014
From the DGBA. Tonight, Downtown Guelph will be host to the Speed River Inferno Downtown Road Mile. Racers and spectators alike will be filling our streets starting around 6pm. The races will start and end at City Hall and there will be music and other festivities in Market Square. Please see the attached road closure […]
City flag at half-mast in honour of former City Councillor Margaret MacKinnon
Press release. The City flag is at half-mast in honour of Margaret MacKinnon, who served on Guelph City Council from 1973 to 1985 and passed away today at the age of 90. From the Mayor’s blog. Trailblazer for women in local politics passes away May 30, 2014 We are saddened to learn of the passing […]
City staff recommends community centre for Guelph’s south end
Press release. On June 11, Guelph’s Community and Social Services Committee will receive a staff report recommending a new community centre in the city’s south end—an area that has seen significant population growth. Staff will ask City Council to endorse the proposed location, refer the proposed costs—an estimated $59 million—to the 2015 capital budget process, […]
Wolfond Tree Planting Sunday June 1st 10am to noon
wolfond park planting flyer Neighbourhood news. Tree planting in your community! Wolfond park tree planting Sunday June 1 (10 am to noon) At Wolfond Park (Arthur Street North) Please join us, and be a part of the Speed River Project to plant native trees and shrubs along the bank of the river. There are various reasons we need to plant tree along the river. Some of […]
Volunteer for the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest!
A call-out for volunteers. Hi Ian, Thank you for helping out with the EcoMarketing this year! I’m helping Taste Real organize the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest this year and I’d love to get you involved! We are looking for volunteers for the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest on Sunday, June 22nd (as well as […]
Guelph Firefightes fundraiser
From Guelph Firefighters. The Guelph firefighter’s have met their goal of raising $100,000 toward the purchase of the Guelph General Hospital MRI machine. I would like to thank all the firefighter’s for their hard work in making this goal a reality. CH
Yorklands Deputation to Council May 12 GID Secondary Plan
From the Yorklands Green Hub folks. Thank you so much for taking the time, at such a late hour, to listen to the deputation of Yorklands Green Hub concerning the GID Secondary plan. As we noted in our deputation, the Yorklands vision both supports and is in alignment with the GID’s plan as outlined by […]