Category: Community

The Urban Design Summit and the Wilson Farmhouse

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]