merc march 4/13 While the city is making real strides in addressing the needs of some of its oldest residents, the other end of the age spectrum is not getting the same level of attention, one councillor fears. “This community has done a really good job of engaging seniors and developing services for seniors, but […]
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Guelph city council approves money to rent out skate park
merc december 20 12 Skateboarders in Guelph will have a home again next summer. Ward 2 Coun. Ian Findlay reports $10,000 to rent out The Ward indoor skate park at York and Victoria Road for July and August was passed without discussion at council’s 2013 budget meeting in late November. “We really demonstrated a great […]
Guelph’s indoor skate park deemed a good temporary fix
Chris Seto, Mercury staff Mon Nov 19 2012 07:59:00 0 Comments – GUELPH — Looking back at the hot and dry weather of this past summer, local skateboarders are glad they had a cool place to ride while staying cool in the shade. For a third year in a row, the city has rented out […]
Youth baseball
I bought 50/50 tickets at the Storm Game tonight to support Guelph Minor Baseball. According to one of the parents there are two teams of 12-13 year olds going to Copperstown to play in a tournament in 2013 (I think July). There are 102 teams in the tournament and only 2 from Canada. Subsequently the […]
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TV
Holiday happiness begins on Rogers TV, Cable 20, this weekend with exclusive coverage of the Guelph Community Santa Claus Parade Sunday, November 18 LIVE at 2 PM, with a same-day repeat at 6 PM. Encore presentations will air Saturday, November 24 at 1 PM and Sunday, November 25 at 2 PM. “This is one of […]
GPS Operational Plan – Week 3 Project Safe Semester
The Guelph Police Service continues to work in partnership with our city partners and the University of Guelph as we prepare for Homecoming Weekend. A Police Operational Plan is in place to enhance proactive policing in Ward 5 and Ward 6 (Police Neighbourhood 3) without impacting service delivery to other areas of the city. There […]
Summer Fun at Market Square
Enjoy a drive-in experience minus the car this summer in Market Square. Four family-themed films will be shown on a giant screen in Guelph’s newest gathering place during July, August, and September as part of a new programming initiative called Movies in the Square. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the screenings, with […]
Ward Skatepark Arrangements
I am delighted to report that we have an agreement in place to rent the Ward Skatepark. The City will be holding a special kick-off promotion for the summer rentals at Ward Skatepark on June 21, International Go Skateboarding Day. Please encourage interested skateboarders to join the fun. The summer hours of operation for this […]
City opens interactive water fountain in Market Square
The interactive water fountain in Market Square will begin operating today. “City staff has been busy testing the fountain, training staff and ensuring the proper operating procedures are in place,” said Mario Petricevic, General Manager of Corporate Building Maintenance. “The water fountain has received approval by the local health department and is officially open for […]
Guelph skateboarders to get free indoor ride again this summer
The following article appeared in the May 30 edition of the Guelph Mercury: For the third consecutive year, local skateboarders will get a free ride this summer. City councillors voted Monday night to spend up to $10,000 to rent The Ward Skatepark for July and August. It will be the third straight summer the city […]