A colleague’s kind words. just saw the news…a difficult decision I’m sure. I love your keen intellect, gentle spirit and sense of humour!! You have made a wonderful contribution to our city and I will miss you. JH
A resident’s kind words. I’m sure this was a very complex and difficult decision to come to. I know it is the outcome of a long series of deliberations, reflection and conversations, so I know it is the right one for you and your family. Thank you for your tremendous contributions to the City during […]
A shout out from King George School. The playscape at King George School is going to get new play equipment and several other elements before school starts, courtesy of the hard work of the parents on the Greening & Grounds Committee. But these tired parents need help! We would love neighbours with some free time […]
Press release. To celebrate the completion of the Civic Precinct art project, members of the public are invited to a reception to meet celebrated Canadian artist Ted Fullerton. Fullerton’s artworks—Birds of a Feather, A Bird in Hand, Bird/Watching, and Perch—were installed last month and unite City Hall, Market Square, Guelph Central Station, and the Guelph […]
Press release. The project is designed to create a safe and enjoyable environment for downtown patrons including the influx of students who settle in Guelph each year. “With the start of each new school year, we see a significant increase in activity in our community,” says Deputy Chief of Police, Jeff DeRuyter. “In response to […]
Staff memo. The City, in partnership with the Downtown Guelph Business Association, University of Guelph and several downtown businesses is undertaking the Safe Semester program again this year. The program will run every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from August 29 until September 28. During the program the public can expect the following between 11 […]
DGBA press release. Take a stroll along Quebec Street this summer and enjoy the outdoor gallery experience. 12 Guelph-based artists were selected by the Downtown Guelph Business Association and the Guelph Arts Council to be featured on banners adorning poles on this historic street. Photographer Dean Palmer captured the artists’ portraits and their work. From […]
DGBA press release. Monday July 7th through Saturday July 12th Location: Downtown Guelph Admission: Free to art lovers of all ages Contact: Sam Jewell, Events Coordinator, 519 836 6144 or [email protected] Art in the Shops Monday July 7th through Saturday July 12th As an exciting preview to the 11th annual Art on the […]
Press release. On Monday, July 7, Ted Fullerton, a celebrated Canadian artist, will install four sculptures in Guelph’s Civic Precinct—the open space bordered by Wilson, Carden, and Farquhar streets. Fullerton’s art will unite City Hall, Market Square, Guelph Central Station and the Guelph Farmer’s Market building. The four sculptures—Birds of a Feather, A Bird in […]
Staff response. we are applying the max allowable products to the track. As the track is also directly exposed to the public (not cordoned-off) we are also very mindful of the public safety concerns (slip and fall) of a too-slippery track. In the short term we will continue to be mindful of the squeaky wheel, […]