An organized campaign. It greatly concerns me that the powers who be in Guelph are going ahead with a cell tower, despite opposition from citizens and professionals. With all due respect, there is plenty of research out there that shows that cell towers do not belong in close proximity to people, let along young people […]
Category: Health
Smoke-free outdoor spaces survey results for City of Guelph
Staff memo. Attached please find a report that Wellington Dufferin Public Health has asked to be distributed to you. Staff City of Guelph Final Report
Fire Prevention Day in Guelph is September 28
In advance of next month’s Fire Prevention Week, the Guelph Fire Department is hosting its annual Fire Prevention Day on Saturday, September 28. The event, open to the public, runs from 8 to 11 a.m. at department headquarters located at 50 Wyndham St., South. Through educational, family-oriented activities, residents can learn more about the importance […]
Smoking Ban – Possibility
A smoking resident comments. Well Ian let me be honest, I am a smoker who smokes very little and may one day be a non smoker. Having said that I was again irritated by the article about the possibility of imposing a smoking ban in public places. I guess the maddening part for me is […]
City wants region’s most active municipality title
The City of Guelph has issued a challenge to the Town of Minto in the 2013 in motion week contest from October 7 to 13. This year’s in motion week challenge seeks to determine which municipality in Wellington and Dufferin Counties and the City of Guelph is the most active over the 7 day period. […]
TD Green Streets grant helps Guelph increase urban forest
Councillor Ian Findlay was on hand today as the City of Guelph distributed free trees to city residents. The Adopt-a-Tree event was made possible thanks to a $15,000 TD Green Streets grant. “Guelph was one of 25 communities from across Canada to receive a 2013 TD Green Streets grant,” remarked Councillor Findlay. “I want to […]
Sunday is GWellbeing Day in Guelph
On Sunday, September 22, the community will host its first GWellbeing Day—an event that encourages, engages and connects residents in an effort to improve their health and well-being. Organized by the Guelph Community Wellbeing Initiative’s Healthy Populations Design team, residents of all ages are encouraged to go outside for 30 minutes on Sunday to engage […]
application for rezoning & OP ammendment 60 Woodlawn Rd East, Village of Riverside Glen
A resident’s perspective. I would like to share some information with you about the application that will be coming before you in the next few weeks. The “Medical Clinic” which is located on the second floor of the long term care home is a “Family Health Team” run by Dr. Peter Spadafora. None of the […]
Riverside Glen Backgrounder
A resident comments. Hello Councillor Findlay Thank you for taking an active interest in the ongoing issues regarding Riverside Glen. To help you understand the history and context of the issue I have attached a point form backgrounder. I have also shared this with councillor Piper and Laidlaw. Last week I provided an earlier version […]
Healthy Aging Forum
The AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington County (now serving Dufferin, Grey and Bruce Counties) would like to invite you to attend: HIV / Hepatitis C / LGBTQ Healthy Aging Forum June 19th, 2013 Hanlon Convention Centre http://www.hanlonconventioncentre.ca/contact-us.html, Guelph 9am-4:30pm $40.00 registration fee (Click here to register<http://www.aidsguelph.org/healthy-aging-registration>) (continental breakfast, snacks, and lunch included) *This forum will address*: -HIV and Aging: Clinical […]