There has been considerable discussion about what transpired during Homecoming this past weekend with many receiving very emotional appeals for assistance. I am meeting with Bylaw, Fire and Guelph Police and a representative of the University later next week to debrief on our activities during this event. Following as soon afterwards as possible, a ‘summit’ […]
The following article appeared in the September 30 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Two city-owned buildings on upper Wyndham Street owned will finally be flattened by mid-February and turned into a parking lot. City of Guelph manager of downtown renewal Ian Panabaker said bids on demolition of the two buildings closed Tuesday. A plan has […]
The following article appeared in the September 15 edition of the Guelph Tribune: It may not be an all-time low, but Guelph’s unemployment rate for August came close at 4.7 per cent – the lowest in the country. “Our existing employers are getting busier and we’ve got new employers coming into Guelph,” said Guelph Chamber of Commerce […]
I am writing in regards to the proposed new developments on the former Co-Operator’s daycare property. As you know, there are plans to erect a condominium tower of as much as 18-storeys on this lot, creating what has been described as a “gateway to downtown”. Far from being a gateway, I believe that a building […]
The following article appeared in the September 7 edition of the Guelph Mercury: City councillors have committed up to $175,000 for a promotional shot in the arm for downtown businesses impacted by five years of construction. Council endorsed a staff report Monday night establishing a promotion program for businesses on Wilson Street and portions of Carden […]
I’d like to respectfully submit my comments on the proposed Market Square Business Promotion Program. As an avid downtown supporter and frequent customer of downtown shops and restaurants, I’m looking forward to the completion of the improvements. Meanwhile, I sympathize with the business owners who have endured extraordinary construction-related frustrations and hardships. The proposed program […]
I had to share this brilliant idea to solve all of our downtown after-hours problems. LP http://www.npr.org/2011/07/23/138622229/lollipops-pacifiers-for-bar-patrons
On September 24th, 2011, we are hosting our 11th Annual Downtown 5K Run presented by Meridian. Last year we had 300 runners participate and over 100 volunteers and raised $20,000. The Guelph CHC is working with our community to provide access to health programs and services and create opportunities for people to improve their well-being. […]
Carden Street re-opens to traffic on Saturday, August 13 One-way traffic and parking on-street as construction continues in Market Square Starting tomorrow evening, vehicles will be able to travel on Carden Street while construction continues on the rink, water feature, pavilion, seating areas, trees and landscaping in Guelph’s Market Square. “Crews are still working on […]
This is to inform you about the movie shoot that will be taking place on Sunday, August 21, 2011 in the Wyndham and Macdonell intersection. Rekall Productions is currently preparing to film a scene for the upcoming feature film ‘Total Recall’ in this neighbourhood. The production crew would be arriving the night of August 20 […]