This memorandum is to provide some background on revisions to the Guelph Civic Museum project prequalification process. At all times, staff were following the City’s established tendering processes. However, due to the unique nature of the work on this heritage building, limited applications for prequalification were received by the City. The project is not one […]
Category: Heritage
Gummer work slowed down
The following article appeared in the November 19 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Construction is slowing down on the high-profile Gummer building renovation in downtown Guelph. That’s because of the global economic downturn and the weather, said Jason Ashdown, chief operating officer of Skyline Incorporated, which owns the building. “The colder weather brings inefficiency to […]
Guelph Civic Museum Public Meeting
On Tuesday, Nov 25th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm Guelph Civic Museum will be hosting a public meeting to present the initial conceptual design for the new Museum. The event is being organized by the city and will be well advertised to the community. The architectural firm Ventin Group will be presenting the initial conceptual design […]
Commemorating Guelph’s founder will be great family fun
The City of Guelph will host the second annual John Galt Day Celebration on Monday, August 4, at John Galt Park by River Run Centre. The afternoon will be a celebration of Guelph’s founder and historical past. Activities will begin in front of City Hall at 11:30 a.m. with the raising of the John Galt […]
Budget Input
I’d like to offer some input for the budgetting process. There are a lot of controversial and important projects being proposed and I’d like to see the triple-bottom-line approach taken to all of them. First, what I support: – The convent as a museum. Congrats on the success here. – A new library. – A […]
Protection for the immigrant and working class heritage of Guelph
I would like to register my support for the heritage designation of properties at 60 Manitoba St and 47-49 Alice St in Ward 1. I believe that the conservation of our cultural heritage is not just about protecting the “beautiful” buildings constructed by and for the wealthier members of society. It is about the places […]
Help in protecting our history from demolition
As a long-term Guelphite who fondly remember repeatedly renting the laserdisc of Rollerball, it is wonderful to get to address you as Councillor. Thank you so– for all the work in trying to keep us ‘better without the box’, and for the good work you have been doing now on Council. I hope you will […]
Guelph Civic League Presents Communities in Action
On June 14, more than 25 experienced decision makers will show you how to create lasting change in your community. Read more.
Guelph City Budget
Dear sir; Until such a time as the City’s aging infrastructure is properly addressed,and the City is in a better financial position, capital expenditures such as a new library and a new museum should be take right off the table and placed on the back burner. This is something tax payers can’t afford and really […]
Infrastructure shortfall needs $25M injection
The following article appeared in the January 31 edition of the Guelph Mercury: The city would have to raise taxes by about 18 per cent to pay off its infrastructure gap in a single year. Of course, that would never happen. But it goes a long way toward illustrating just how big the problem is. […]