Category: Water

Guelph Dolime Quarry Permit to Take Water

From the leader of the Green Party of Ontario. Dear Minister Bradley RE: Guelph Dolime Quarry Permit to Take Water Ministry Instrument Reference: 5080-8TAKK2 EBR Registry Number: 011-5939 I believe the Ontario Ministry of the Environment should reverse its decision to grant River Valley Developments Inc.’s amended permit to take water at the Dolime quarry […]

Heat alert issued for city of Guelph on Sunday

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has issued a heat alert beginning this Sunday, July 14 for Wellington, Dufferin, and Guelph. Environment Canada is predicting high heat and humidity to last most of next week. The City of Guelph reminds residents that air-conditioned City facilities and libraries are open to residents and visitors looking for a place to […]

Heavy Rainfall – 7/ 8 Jul

For you information, despite significant rainfall over the last 24 hrs and ongoing precipitation tonight, the City’s drainage system is functioning well at this time. On-call PW staff have reported no drainage issues at the time of writing this e-mail. Finally, there is no weather alert at this time, unlike Metro Toronto which received >160 […]

Outside water use telephone survey being administered this week

This week, Oraclepoll Research is administering a telephone survey to approximately 400 randomly selected households in Guelph. The survey is part of the City’s Outside Water Use By-law review. The purpose of this survey is to gather community feedback as the City develops recommended changes to the by-law. The telephone survey, conducted in English, will […]

Reid’s Heritage Homes to receive 2013 Water Conservation and Efficiency Award

The City of Guelph is presenting Reid’s Heritage Homes Ltd. with the 2013 Water Conservation and Efficiency Award for the Business Sector. This award is presented to Guelph business leaders who best demonstrate excellence in water conservation within their place of business. Presentation of this award is made through a nomination and consensus vote by […]

City, Planet Bean Café hosting Community Conservation Day

The City of Guelph and Planet Bean Café are hosting a Community Conservation Day on Saturday, June 15. The free event, to celebrate the community, Guelph, and the environment, starts at 11 a.m. at the Planet Bean Café located at 1467 Gordon Street. Throughout the day there will be door prizes, giveaways, storytelling, children’s activities, […]