Staff memo. On Saturday, June 28 the City’s splash pads and wading pools will open for the summer season. However, construction work is delayed on a new splash pad in Guelph’s South End Community Park. This is unexpected and disappointing news as we anticipated opening the splash pad this summer. In 2013, the City of […]
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University of Guelph Bid to host the Canada 55+ Games
Staff memo. Further to the attached media release, this e-mail is to provide you with information on the University of Guelph’s bid to host the 2016 Canada 55+ Games. Through our regional Sports Tourism Initiative, which is funded in part by the City of Guelph’s Tourism budget, we have supported this bid going forward. City […]
First Annual Tour de Guelph! It’s as easy as riding a bike.
Shout out for cyclists. We would like to personally invite you and your colleagues to join us for this exciting new event coming to Guelph on July 6th. Please share this email with your colleagues, friends and family. Our goal is to have 500 cyclists at our inaugural event. Help us exceed our goal! The […]
Family-friendly movies kick off summer season in Market Square
Press release. On Friday, July 4, the City of Guelph will kick off its free summer entertainment and activities program in Market Square with a showing of ‘Up’—Disney’s award-winning animated feature film. The summer movie lineup, sponsored by Meridian Credit Union, also includes: · Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark – Friday, July […]
Wurth time lapse video
Staff memo. I thought you might find this clip interesting and entertaining. http://oxblue.com/open/leeswood/wurthca
Elliott Community Cupcake Fundraiser!
From the Elliott. Sweet Temptations Cupcakery has generously agreed to donate proceeds of their sales from June 16th to 19th to The Elliott Community. www.sweettemptations.ca 1398 Gordon Street, Guelph This is an excellent partnership of a local business supporting local charity, not to mention a wonderful promotion for The Elliott Community to increase our community […]
GCAT event at 2 Rivers Festival on June 14 at 2pm
From GCAT Hello All, Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation is running an event at the 2 Rivers Festival. It will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 2-4pm starting at the Covered Bridge “Riverside Cycling and a Pint” “This pleasant cycling trip along our river trail system will include stops at sites that support active […]
2 Rivers Festival
It’s that time of the year again, time to celebrate our rivers! Lots of events again this year with many centred at the confluence of the Speed and Eramosa Rivers and other parts of the city. Check out out the brochure (attached). Hope to see you there. 2RiversFlyer2014-FIN-2
Guelph's Mayor honoured with national City Builder Award
Press release. The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is honouring Mayor Karen Farbridge with its City Builder Award, which recognizes “a leader whose bold vision and ability to implement change represents true city building.” In announcing the award, the CUI congratulated Mayor Farbridge for “leadership in sustainability, community energy and the revitalization of downtown Guelph.” The […]
Northern Heights Neighbourhood Barbeque
You are invited to a neighbourhood Barbeque Saturday June7, 11:30- 2:30pm Come to the park and meet and greet your neighbours. Free Hamburgers and hot dogs supplied Sponsored by Mr. Jack Ingram and family. Bring your family, bring your lawn chair and a drink of your choice. Hope to see you on June 7