I am a resident of Riverside Park East and am very disappointed with the unbalanced reporting by the Tribune to our concerns about the severe pruning of trees in our park. Staff’s statement which describes cutting “a few feet of branches”is totally inaccurate. The reality is closer to 10 feet for some conifers which previously […]
Category: Environment
Sidewalk Plows Annual Budget Fodder
The following article appeared in the January 11 edition of the Guelph Tribune: It might be a tempting budget target, but eliminating mechanized plowing of sidewalks wouldn’t save the city a great deal of money, says city operations director Derek McCaughan. “It’s not as huge a saving as people might think,” said McCaughan, who gave […]
Eastview park to be ‘one of a kind’
The following article appeared in the January 8 edition of the Guelph Tribune: City hall is looking at creating a “one-of-a-kind” park for pollinators – including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and moths – as part of its plans for turning the former Eastview landfill site into a big community park. “It’s going to be one of […]
A change of scenery
The following editorial appeared in the January 8 edition of the Guelph Tribune: The community park proposed for the former Eastview landfill site seems to be a wonderful project, one to rival other local parks in recreational opportunities. And if council says OK and funding can be found, part of the 200-acre site will end […]
Councillors Approve Glass Recycling System
The following article appeared in the December 18 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Right now, your pickle jars are going to landfill. Soon, they’ll be finding new life, most likely as fibreglass. Council approved a million-dollar fix to the city’s glass recycling system last night. That means, after sending glass to landfill for three years, […]
Study shows Guelph residents practice ‘green’ behaviours
The results of a recent telephone survey reveal that Guelph residents are engaged in a number of environmentally-friendly activities to help reduce negative impacts on the environment. Three hundred randomly selected residents participated in the Municipal Solutions for a Greener Earth telephone survey conducted in late August. The City of Guelph was one of 11 […]
Waverly Park Redevelopment Plan
As a member of the Waverly Drive school council I am writing to express my enthusiasm for this project. As our community grows and develops it is wonderful that our green spaces can be adapted to fit the needs of the neighbourhood. The redevelopment will bring new life to our park and will create opportunities […]
Urban Forest Management Plan for the City of Guelph
The City of Guelph’s urban forest has been recognized as a visual amenity, and for its environmental benefits, for many years. However, with the mounting pressures of population growth and climate change (locally and globally) trees in cities must be recognized as more than just an amenity. The urban forest needs to be identified specifically […]
Fall leaf pick-up Q & A
I have received a couple of phone calls regarding the City’s fall leaf pick-up schedule. A concern was raised that some streets are being cleared, when many trees are still holding on to their foliage. The following Q and A was provided by staff: What is the cost of the fall leaf pick-up program?
Guelph gets energized as CEP gets implementated
A number of city-wide activities and initiatives are underway to help Guelph meet the goals outlined in the Community Energy Plan (CEP). In the past six months, cross-departmental teams of City staff have been working with Guelph Hydro, the University of Guelph, Guelph Environmental Leadership, Terra View Homes and with residents to implement projects that […]