From a resident. It has been a while since I last emailed you, so I thought you would be interested in an email I just sent to all the candidates running for provincial election in Guelph. Feel free to post it on your blog, or even parts of it that you can critique in the […]
Category: Having fun
Speed River Inferno – May 30 2014
From the DGBA. Tonight, Downtown Guelph will be host to the Speed River Inferno Downtown Road Mile. Racers and spectators alike will be filling our streets starting around 6pm. The races will start and end at City Hall and there will be music and other festivities in Market Square. Please see the attached road closure […]
City staff recommends community centre for Guelph’s south end
Press release. On June 11, Guelph’s Community and Social Services Committee will receive a staff report recommending a new community centre in the city’s south end—an area that has seen significant population growth. Staff will ask City Council to endorse the proposed location, refer the proposed costs—an estimated $59 million—to the 2015 capital budget process, […]
Wolfond Tree Planting Sunday June 1st 10am to noon
wolfond park planting flyer Neighbourhood news. Tree planting in your community! Wolfond park tree planting Sunday June 1 (10 am to noon) At Wolfond Park (Arthur Street North) Please join us, and be a part of the Speed River Project to plant native trees and shrubs along the bank of the river. There are various reasons we need to plant tree along the river. Some of […]
H2Awesome: engaging youth in celebrating water
Staff memo. This email is to advise you of an upcoming elementary school engagement event celebrating water. H2Awesome will see Grade 8 students from various schools around Guelph brought together at the University of Guelph for a day of workshops and activities aimed at engaging youth in a variety of subjects related to water including […]
GUELPH STORM HOMECOMING CELEBRATION BRODACAST ON ROGERS TV
Rogers press release. Unedited. Rogers TV presents exclusive coverage of the city of Guelph’s public celebration for the 2013-2014 Ontario League Champions, the Guelph Storm Monday, May 26 LIVE at 4:30 PM on cable 20. Encore presentations will air Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00PM, and Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 PM, only on Rogers. Cold […]
Public Works Department – 2014 Open House – Sat 24th May
Staff memo. A reminder that tomorrow is the Public Works Department annual Open House. Details are below. After shopping at the Farmers’ Market tomorrow morning, why don’t you come for an early coffee, chat with the men and women of Public Works, and look around at all the displays we have. I hope to see […]
Volunteer for the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest!
A call-out for volunteers. Hi Ian, Thank you for helping out with the EcoMarketing this year! I’m helping Taste Real organize the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest this year and I’d love to get you involved! We are looking for volunteers for the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest on Sunday, June 22nd (as well as […]
Memorial Cup final game
Staff memo. Staff have been asked if we will be opening the Sleeman Centre on Sunday afternoon for fans to come and watch the Memorial Cup final game on the video screen. Because of the seasonal nature of our business, the facility is shut down for the summer. Unfortunately this means we no longer have event […]
Guelph Storm celebration set for Monday
Press release. On Monday, May 26, the City of Guelph will host a public event at Market Square to celebrate the incredible season of 2013-14 Ontario Hockey League champions, the Guelph Storm. The Storm players will be on hand to sign autographs and pose for photos. WHAT Guelph Storm celebration WHO Mayor Karen Farbridge, City […]