A resident’s perspective. On Monday, May 5th, I had the pleasure of attending the Urban Design Summit hosted by the City of Guelph at the River Run Centre. A number of the themes repeated throughout the evening were place making, innovation, citizen engagement, boldness, risk-taking, social inclusion and connectivity. Needless to say, the recently-submitted Wilson […]
Category: Community
Guelph Wellbeing to focus on food, connectivity and housing
Press release. The community is invited to attend the Community and Social Services Committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, May 13 to learn about progress and next steps regarding Guelph Wellbeing (formerly the Community Wellbeing Initiative). Drawing on the learning of the Engagement Findings Report and Community Profile, as well as findings from the […]
Student Creativity and Social Change Visit Downtown Guelph
DGBA press release. The second annual Victory Art Crawl will take place from Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10 at four Downtown Guelph locations. The exhibit will feature the work of over 300 Victory Public School students, with all pieces available to purchase on a pay-what-you-can-basis. The art crawl venues include The Woolwich Arrow, […]
May 10th, 2014 Downtown Gives Back
DGBA press release. Go shopping or dining in downtown Guelph on Saturday May 10th and 10% of your purchase will be donated to a worthy cause. Some of our finest downtown retailers and eateries will be taking part in this fundraiser, and customers can choose to give their contribution from a list of 8 local […]
Clean and GreenCommunity Clean Up takes place this Saturday
Press release. More than 800 volunteers will help make Guelph a little greener this weekend by picking up litter in the community. The 11th annual Clean and Green Community Clean Up takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Crews will spend the morning picking up litter in more than 80 locations […]
Sat April 26 Filming – I AM – @MOKSHA YOGA 7:30pm
Ward 2 Spring clean up
Meet your neighbours as you help clean up Ward 2. Part 1. Trans-Canada Trail Clean up hosted by ian. Meet at Speedvale Ave. and the Speed River, 8:30 Saturday April 26. We’ll clean our way south to Goldie Mill along the Trans-Canada Trail. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Part 2. Speedvale and Stevenson clean up hosted by Councillor Andy […]
Downtown Gives Back Spring Event!
From the Elliott. The Elliott Community is proud to be a participating charity in DOWNTOWN GIVES BACK Spring event. This event is facilitated by the Downtown Guelph Business Association and is designed to raise awareness of local charities and encourage Guelph residents to visit the many shops, restaurants and businesses in Downtown Guelph. The event […]
Trans-Canada Trail Clean up Saturday April 26
On Saturday April 26, 8:30 till noon, join your friends and neighbours for the Clean and Green community clean up. Friends of the Trans-Canada Trail will be meeting at Speedvale and cleaning our way south to Goldie Mill. Barbecue, noon at Riverside Park to follow. Click here to register.
Options for potential new south end recreation facility to be discussed at public meeting
Press release. On Tuesday, April 15, the City of Guelph will host a public meeting to provide an update on its recreation needs assessment and feasibility study. The public will also have an opportunity to review options for a potential new recreation facility in the city’s south end. The options are based on input received […]