Hello Wardtwovians! This is a public service announcement. One of our neighbours is organizing a fund-raiser to support a young boy who’s winning his fight against cancer, and the Ronald McDonald House. There will be a wonderful pasta dinner and live entertainment provided by Bruce Herron an Elvis impersonator, Retake & Friends a live fiddle, […]
Hello Ward 2! Mark your calendars so you don’t forget to join your Ward 2 City councillors on Wednesday July 10 from 5-7pm, for our first Annual Ward 2 Picnic! This year we are celebrating the 5th anniversary of the North End Harvest Market! James is organizing local talent to provide live entertainment and Rodrigo […]
Good morning neighbours! On Saturday March 23rd 2019, Ward 2 Councillors James Gordon and Rodrigo Goller hosted the second Ward 2 Town Hall of 2019. Thanks to all the community members who came out to speak up, listen and be part of the conversations. Below are the takeaways from that town hall. James and I […]
The City of Guelph has updated our Waste Management Bylaw and made a couple of great changes. First, we now have a new front-loader waste collection truck, which means that we can start collecting waste from townhouse condominiums which were not previously receiving municipal waste collection. We have also banned grass clippings from our green […]
I can’t believe I won’t be able to attend, since they’re playing my song! YOU can though– this is a great Ward 2 event! James Spectacular Fundraising Concert at the Guelph Youth Music Centre featuring Guelph Youth Singers, Suzuki String School of Guelph, GYMC String Orchestras and Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra. Grand Finale with everyone […]
Hi folks… a plea from a great Ward 2 initiative, I just donated. Now it’s YOUR Turn! Here’s a note from Lynne Kloostra from the Brant Neighbourhood Group, which does amazing work in that part of our ward. Please help if you can. James As many of you know, the Brant Neighbourhood Group has a […]
It was an exciting but chilly afternoon with our first town hall of the term. Lots of great ideas for priorities moving forward. Saturday January 12th Ward 2 Community Town Hall Location: St. Patrick’s Catholic School, 391 Victoria Road North, GuelphTime: 1:30pm ~ 4:00pmAttendance: 32 community members plus both Ward 2 Councillors What Happened: On […]
Hi Folks… this is not in Ward 2 – but it’s about 100 ft. away, and it will have a real impact on our city. I urge you to offer your input! Guelph, Ont., January 4, 2019 – You’re invited to attend one of two drop-in workshops on January 15 as we gather community input […]
Happy New Year Everyone! OH… and don’t forget that Ward 2 is the center of New Year’s Attention as usual with Fireworks tonight at 8 in Riverside Park. ( Even if it rains ). Public Transit is Free after 7 pm too! Rodrigo Goller and myself are looking forward to working with you this coming […]
Hi Ward Twovians: The 2019 Curbside Waste Collection Guide should be available at all city facilities by the end of this week. Check out this website if you’d like to get the cool app that let’s you get all kinds of info fast… and you can sign up to get weekly reminders instead of doing […]