The Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Williams to the position of Executive Director, effective April 26, 2011. Marty is passionate about Downtown Guelph and will bring his considerable talents, experiences, and insights to this very crucial role. He comes to the position from York University, where he […]
Category: Going Downtown
Creative Spacemaking workshop comes to Guelph
The City has partnered with Artscape to bring its Creative Spacemaking workshop to Guelph’s arts and culture sector at the River Run Centre on April 5. The workshop will explore strategies to connect and leverage the creative and cultural resources of the community. It will bring together top practitioners and highlight innovative partnerships that have […]
Guelph Farmers' Market returns to original location
The Guelph Farmers’ Market will return to its original location at the corner of Gordon Street and Waterloo Avenue on Saturday March 5. The structural repairs to the roof were completed on March 1. The structural engineer and the City’s building inspector inspected the site and have declared the building safe to occupy. “We are […]
Downtown Neighbourhood Association – Police Services Meeting
Would you be able to mention our Community Forum on your blog? It is open to all downtown residents, as well as Guelphites interested in Police activities in the core. I have attached a file with more information. ZH Downtown Flyer PDF
Project Frosh 2009-2010 comparison
I dug out the stats for Project frosh last year and found that 64 by-law charges and 147 Liquor Licence Act charges were laid. We did not divide the stats up the way we did this year unfortunately but I can provide some insight as to the types of charges laid; for example, by-law charges […]
Late night scene
For your information, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, along with Guelph Police Service, OPP Special Investigation Unit, Guelph Fire, Building and Guelph By-Law Enforcement, will be conducting an intensive enforcement initiative in the downtown area for the entire month of September. This proactive enforcement initiative is intended to deter (inappropriate) behaviour. A zero tolerance approach […]
Guelph ponders where to locate 24-hour public washrooms downtown
The following article appeared in the August 16 edition of the Guelph Mercury: The city is trying to figure out if and how it can provide 24-hour public washroom access in downtown Guelph. Currently under discussion are two locations: the new transit hub to be built on Carden Street and the new park to be […]
8th annual art on the street Exhibition & Sale ready to go, July 17, 2010
Now in its 8th year, art on the street is a juried showcase featuring the original fine art and craft of regional multi-disciplinary artists. The event has grown in both calibre of artist and scale since its inception in 2003 to become Guelph’s largest open-air art exhibition and sale. 70 artists’ tents, reminiscent of mini […]
Downtown Streetsale July 13-17, 2010
Tuesday, July 13 to Saturday, July 17 The Downtown Streetsale is next week! This sale event runs from Tuesday to Saturday, culminating in the 8th Annual art on the street Art Exhibition and Sale. Take part in this event that brings people to Downtown from all over the city! The Streetsale has been advertised in […]
Wyndham St. Restaurant Putting the boots to good people.
I am guessing I have been going to the Apollo restaurant since the 60’s when the owners father first opened the place. Since the father passed away the son and his wife have been running the restaurant. Each year that passes probably puts them closer to retirement. During their working lives they have worked seven […]