In celebration of Black History Month in Canada, you are invited to attend events and activities that are taking place in February. The Guelph Black Heritage Society have collaborated for two events in Downtown Guelph. Together with the Bookshelf Cinema, they kick off Black History Month by premiering Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on Thursday February 6th. Join them […]
Category: Going Downtown
Downtown Guelph Black History Month Event
From the Downtown Guelph Business Association. On Wednesday, February 19th, between 11:00 -1:00 you are invited to a phenomenal Downtown Guelph Black History Month Event at Old Quebec Street Shoppes that you will not want to miss. Featuring: ·Paul Harpley who designed the African Savanna at the Toronto Zoo and other staff from the Toronto […]
A short film about #HappyMaking Pianos in Downtown Guelph
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Follow Up – Inquiries @GPSMedia
Memo from the Chief. We had two requests for information as a result of our presentation from Council (we do not have access to ERNIE) so forwarding via email: 1. In relation to the proposed new police station, can you provide the following info: a. Cost per sq. ft. to renovate b. Cost per sq. […]
20th Annual Winter Lights & Music – Friday December 6th at 6.30pm
Event Date: Friday December 6th Location: St George’s Square, downtown Guelph Admission: Free Contact: Sam Jewell, Events Coordinator, 519 836 6144 or [email protected] 20th Annual Winter Lights & Music Singing performances, a skating showcase….. and Santa Downtown Guelph – In partnership with the City of Guelph, the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) invites you to […]
Chris Ahlers Studio Sale
An art sale. It has been a while since my last show, at Renann Isaacs Contemporary, and much longer since my last mailing, so I thought it was a good time to connect clients and friends, and invite you to a Studio Sale! My wife, printmaker Tammy Ratcliff and I share a big sunny space […]
Filming Notification – Murdoch Mysteries
Staff memo. This is a notification that filming will be taking place for the television series “Murdoch Mysteries” from Thursday, November 14, 2013 until Saturday, November 16, 2013 in your ward. Affected areas: • There will be a one day road closure of Douglas Street on November 15, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. […]
2013 Guelph Community Santa Parade – this Sunday !
Entertainment, jiving and a little bit of satire…. Over 50 floats, bands and marchers will entertain Downtown Guelph this Sunday at the annual Community Santa Parade. Taking place on Sunday 17th November at 1.30pm, the parade has been winding its way through historic downtown Guelph for decades. You can find the parade route map HERE. Historically […]
Guelph’s Downtown Secondary Plan receives OPPI Excellence in Planning Award
The City of Guelph’s Downtown Secondary Plan has received the 2013 Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Excellence in Planning Award, within the category of Municipal Statutory Planning Studies, Reports and Documents. The award names the City of Guelph and its consultant on the project, Urban Strategies. OPPI celebrates professional planners and outstanding projects annually through […]
Memo of costs for downtown policing
Memo from the Chief. I had the numbers for 2013 confirmed. 2013 – $33 million dollar operating budget with 15m tied to front-line policing costs. $243,000 is directly linked to Downtown policing (including Safe Semester but not including Downtown Officer). $116,000 is for the cost of a full time Downtown Community Resource Officer. This are […]