A resident’s perspective. I expect that some Councillors already recognize that last night’s vote on the motion “That the final design, location and high level budget estimate of the proposed permanent Skatepark Facility be approved” is not valid because it was based on false and misleading information provided by the Mayor and City Staff on […]
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Guelph Skatepark
A resident’s comments. Last week I presented to the Community and Social Services committee as an advocate for the skatepark and the Silvercreek Park site. At that time, I opened by thanking the councillors and staff for moving forward with this project, as it is greatly needed and long overdue in our city. I’d like […]
Dec 16 City Council Meeting Agenda: Skatepark
A resident’s perspective. To: City Council From: HW December 16 2013 RE: CSS -2013.37 That the conceptual design, location and preliminary budget estimate of the proposed permanent Skate park Facility be approved. The proposed permanent Skate Park Facility should not be approved at this time. Instead staff should be directed to: (1) engage the community […]
communication regarding public process, RSAC involvement and OPA 42 regarding skatepark selection
Staff memo. CSS committee members requested additional information on the Silvercreek Skatepark Site Selection Process and role clarity regarding the River Systems Advisory Group at December 10th, 2013’s CSS Committee. Below is a summary of information that attempts to provide more process and role clarity for City Council. Site Selection Process Council Direction-October 19th 2009 […]
Skate with Santa Event for EPNG
From Exhibition Park Neighbourhood Group. You are invited to join us for this event. Donations of a unwrapped gift for a child or a Gift Certificate for teens will be accepted. BM SKATE WITH SANTA – 2013 Poster
City and County agree; new child care centre will be built on Willowdale site
The City of Guelph will sell 95 Willow Road—the existing City parcel of land where Willowdale Child Care and Learning Centre is located—to Wellington County for the redevelopment of a new child care and learning centre. Wellington County will purchase the site for $150,000. City Council directed the City and Wellington County to enter into […]
20th Annual Winter Lights & Music – Friday December 6th at 6.30pm
Event Date: Friday December 6th Location: St George’s Square, downtown Guelph Admission: Free Contact: Sam Jewell, Events Coordinator, 519 836 6144 or [email protected] 20th Annual Winter Lights & Music Singing performances, a skating showcase….. and Santa Downtown Guelph – In partnership with the City of Guelph, the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) invites you to […]
City seeks public input on new playground equipment
City employees are seeking public input as they plan for next year’s replacement of aging playground equipment in four of Guelph’s parks. Swings, slides, climbers, and other play equipment in Exhibition, Lyon, Deerpath, and Norm Jary parks will be replaced with new structures, which meet current Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) standards for children’s playspaces and […]
Canada World Youth seeking host family's
From CWY In just three weeks, 18 incredible youth will be coming to volunteer 5000 hours in Guelph as apart of the Canada World Youth Project. I am helping this team of outstanding young leaders to find 4 more welcoming host families ( singles,couples – with out without children) before they arrive on November 30,2013. […]
2013 Guelph Community Santa Parade – this Sunday !
Entertainment, jiving and a little bit of satire…. Over 50 floats, bands and marchers will entertain Downtown Guelph this Sunday at the annual Community Santa Parade. Taking place on Sunday 17th November at 1.30pm, the parade has been winding its way through historic downtown Guelph for decades. You can find the parade route map HERE. Historically […]