Online engagement launches today, closes December 5 Guelph, Ont., November 18, 2021 – Guelph’s Community Plan is getting an update and everyone’s voice is needed. Until December 5, the Guelph community is invited to participate in an online engagement session at haveyoursay.guelph.ca/community_plan to help set the community standard for the elimination of systemic racism. “The […]
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Information Session about the Drop In Centre’s Proposal to create Supportive Housing at The Parkview Motel
This is the recording of the Ward 2 Town Hall held on Thursday September 17th, to provide Guelph residents with more information about the Drop In Centre’s proposal for permanent supportive housing at the current site of the Parkview Motel. If you have any questions about the proposal, please reach out directly to Gail Hoekstra […]
Ward 2 Virtual Town Hall about the Drop-In Centre’s proposal for Supportive Housing at the Parkview Motel
Hello Neighbours! You’re invited to join your Ward 2 City Councillors, James Gordon & Rodrigo Goller and our special guest, Gail Hoekstra, the Executive Director of Guelph’s Drop In Centre. At this town hall we will be discussing the Drop In Centre’s plans to purchase the Parkview Motel (located at the corner of Woolwich Street […]
Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
Guelph, Ont., May 11, 2020—At this afternoon’s special Council meeting, senior administrative staff detailed the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last month, and highlighted the City’s shift from response to preparing for recovery. The report prepared by staff focused on the work underway to advance Guelph’s economic and social recovery, along with […]
May 25th Ward 2 Town Hall Minutes
Saturday May 25th Ward 2 Community Town Hall Location: Waverley Drive Public School, Guelph Time: 1:30pm ~ 4:00pm Attendance: 16 community members plus Evan Ferrari, eMerge Guelph’s CEO, Antti Vilkko, City of Guelph’s General Manager of Facilities Management, and both Ward 2 Councillors What Happened: On Saturday May 25th, Councillors Goller and Gordon hosted the third Ward 2 Town Hall […]
Guelph Sports Hall of Fame announces 2014 inductees
The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the 2014 inductees who will be inducted at a ceremony this June. This year’s inductees are athlete Bob Watson, veteran athlete Thomas McKenna, builder Rob Holody, official James King and the 1960 Kiwanis Juvenile Baseball Team. The induction ceremony […]
Nominations now open for 2014 Mayor's Awards
Mayor Karen Farbridge is now accepting nominations for the annual Mayor’s Awards. Nominations can be submitted online at guelph.ca/mayorsawards or by contacting the Mayor’s Office at [email protected] or 519-837-5643 to request a nomination form. The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014. The Mayor’s Awards recognize Guelph’s “difference makers” – people […]
Announcing Recognition for Local Heroes in the Home!
From the Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre. We are pleased to introduce a new recognition event, Heroes in the Home, We encourage you to take the time to nominate a peer, a service provider or a family caregiver in our community. Please consider making a nomination and joining us on Wednesday, June 25th, 2014.A […]
resident's "pay it forward" adopt-a-stop
A lovely story about a resident’s efforts to make a difference in her community. I shovel the bus stop for three reasons: one, it’s just the right thing to do. Two: many students use this stop and I’m hoping that they’ll learn from a good example. And three is a little funny: I’ve stuck the […]