This was originally sent to Mayor Farbridge. I wrote to you several months ago on this subject, and expressed my concerns about the proposed development. Please understand that I do not oppose residential densification in the downtown and surrounding areas. Neither will this development impact upon the view from my own house. My concern is […]
At an opening ceremony today attended by donors, government officials, and residents, Market Square was hailed as a vibrant new community gathering space that is drawing people of all ages to downtown Guelph. The contributions of those who funded the rink and fountain in Market Square took centre stage at the ceremony. The $2.1 million […]
A resident offers a redesign of MacDonnell St. Regarding Macdonell street, from Norfolk to the Co-operators building. What if we removed the parking spaces along the sidewalk, and instead put them perpendicular to traffic down the centre of the street. As an example I have sent a photo of the source of my idea. Russell Street in […]
A new downtown restaurant idea. Well, we’re off! With the new year, plans are flying around with all the excitement of newness and renewal combined. As many of you know, Jeff Sample and I, with full endorsement from the Bookshelf, are opening up a new restaurant based, in part, on the products we sell at […]
Elevator #1 in the City’s West Parkade requires a major retrofit to ensure its continued safe operation. This elevator has been in use for 26 years and is near the end of its working life. The City will contract a qualified company to retrofit the elevator and this work is expected to be complete by […]
Downtown Guelph is seeking submissions from musicians and entertainers interested in performing for our 2012 Noon Hour Concert Series, staged every Friday from end-May to mid-September in St George’s Square. We welcome interest from groups and individuals from all genres of music, and are aiming for talent that is marketable to the global audience present […]
The following article appeared in the January 24 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Ian Findlay was enjoying an unusual view from the front of his downtown video shop Tuesday afternoon. “I’m having the main street exposure without having to change addresses,” the city councillor joked when reached on his cellphone. “It’s certainly opening things up a bit […]
Just to provide you a brief update on one of the action items from the Student Orientation Summit, through collaboration with Community Engagement staff, neighbourhood meetings will be set up to review citizen concerns and to provide information on the various initiatives that Police, City and University staff are using to address unwanted behaviour. Initially, […]
An application for a liquor license for the Happy Traveller Cafe and Bistro, 40 Carden St. (current Carden St. Cafe location) has been filed with the City and is available in the Clerks office. ian
The following article appeared in the December 21 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Market Square moved a major step closer to becoming a hub of community activity Tuesday when it opened its oval skating rink for the first time. It is a sheet of ice now but will be a reflecting pool with water jets for splashing, […]