Go shopping in downtown Guelph on Saturday May 11th 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 9 local charities (see below). The idea […]
Category: Going Downtown
Notification of Filming – BBC America: Copper
This is to inform you of a film shoot happening in, or close to, your ward on Friday May 3, 2013. The production company Cineflix will be filming a scene for the TV series “Copper” at the Goldie Mill Park with set up beginning on May 2 and tear down on May 6. Actual filming […]
Farmers’ Market Renovation and Temporary Relocation
Staff update. I would like to provide you with an update on the Farmers’ Market renovation and temporary relocation project. The driving force behind this project is to ensure business continuity for the market, shoppers and for its vendors. This project is an opportunity for the City to improve safety, accessibility, cleanliness – all required […]
Renovation of the Farmers Market -what about the Downtown Secondary Plan?
A Farmer’s Market regular provides comment with staff response. I would like to bring to your attention to what appears to be a disconnect between the wishes of you the elected council and city staff. Last April council passed the Downtown Secondary Plan following extensive public engagement. That document addressed the future of the Farmers […]
THE LIBRARY CAPTURES GUELPH’S HIDDEN PAST
The city of Guelph is passionate about its cultural heritage. As the city celebrates its 186th birthday, the Guelph Public Library is proud to announce the winner of its “Hidden Past” photography contest. With a keen interest in local history and strong Guelph roots, contest judges Councillor June Hofland, and local photographers Trina Koster and […]
Fourth Friday performance sponsored by the DGBA and The Casual Gourmet, Friday April 26th
The Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) is sponsoring an event at the Casual Gourmet, 52 Carden Street, as part of the Fourth Fridays programme. Isaiah Farahbaksh is an innovative young cellist and will be giving a free performance of his refreshing music from 7pm on Friday April 26th, 2013. Isaiah Farahbaksh is fast gaining a reputation […]
Arena to host Guelph Farmers' Market during renovations
The Guelph Farmers’ Market building, located at 2 Gordon Street, will be undergoing major renovations this summer. The City is renovating this Guelph landmark to improve accessibility, long-term maintenance and operations, and overall aesthetics. During the renovations, the Farmers’ Market will be temporarily relocated to the Exhibition Arena, located at 70 Division Street. The Farmers’ […]
The Hamilton Tiger Cats are coming to Guelph and they need you !
The Hamilton GuelphTiger Cats will be bringing their fans to Guelph this season and they need our help to welcome them to our wonderful city. Visit the Downtown Guelph website for details on how you could be a part of the once-in-a-lifetime Guelph Ambassadors program in 2013 : http://www.downtownguelph.com/cms/documents/Guelph_Ambassadors.pdf Please pass this opportunity on to your […]
Parking Master Plan Study – Change in Reporting Dates
Staff update on the Parking Master Plan. This email is to inform Council of a decision to extend the completion date of the Parking Master Plan study from March, 2013 to July 2013. The final report, inclusive of recommendations, will be submitted to the July 29th, 2013 meeting of Council. By way of background, during […]
Comments on the Proposed Parking Master Plan
A resident comments on the Parking Master Plan. I appreciate your efforts to create a Parking Master Plan for the City of Guelph. However, the scope of the plan does not accommodate the majority of citizens who travel to work in the industrial areas nor does the plan propose any solutions for people who drive […]