The City of Guelph
1 Carden St. N1H 3A1 Guelph, ON, Canada

On January 13 we're hosting a virtual town hall for the ward boundary review. Join us from 7-8:30 p.m. on WebEx or Facebook. We'll walk you through the four criteria we'll use to create ward boundary options in March and answer questions. Learn more: https://guelph.ca/e/ward-boundary-review-virtual-town-hall/

It is with great sadness that #Guelph has learned of the passing of former Mayor Norm Jary. Commonly referred to as The Voice of Guelph. Our community sends our love & condolences to the family & friends, yet at the same time acknowledge his great impact & achievments!

Happy Friday #Guelph! We are back into the *updated* swing of things tomorrow Saturday January 9, 2021. The Guelph Farmers Market is open to ensure essential... food access from our local growers and suppliers is maintained for our community. Lockdown/Grey Zone Protocols - Limit of 50 shoppers at one time. - We encourage 1 shopper per household (when possible) - Masks are required - Stay 6 feet apart from fellow shoppers and follow the distancing protocols in place - Sanitizer can be found around the market for your frequent use - Arrive early to avoid the mid-morning line up - Let’s keep the socialization online, to ensure we have equal opportunity for shoppers to move through City of Guelph COVID information https://guelph.ca/.../city-of-guelph-responding-to.../ Gamble Farm

Skates? Check! Mask? Check. Now you're ready for the rink. Market Square rink is open daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting). Max 25 people on the ice. Wear your mask and stay 2m away from people you don't live with. We know ice is slippery. Do your best! No reservations or scheduled skate times. Check the live feed before you come and skate safe out there! https://guelph.ca/marketsquare

The public waste drop off paper shredder is back up and running! #Guelphites can use the shredder free of charge. Hours of operation can be found on our website. https://guelph.ca//garba/waste-resource-innovation-centre/

Hey #Guelph! We'll have crews out tomorrow morning (Saturday, December 19) doing an emergency repair on a water main on Woolwich Street. Woolwich Street southbound will be closed between Eramosa Road and Douglas Street. Woolwich Street northbound lane will remain open to through traffic. Plan your trip ahead - delays are expected! https://guelph.ca//construction-notice-woolwich-street-so/

It's Official. Ontario Government moved Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to level red. That means City-owned indoor rinks and pools will be closed for 28 days. Then we'll reassess and see if we can reopen them safely. Guelph Public Library and Guelph Museums remain open. https://guelph.ca//city-run-rinks-and-pools-to-close-for-/

What's most important to you as we review Guelph's ward boundaries? Population, natural boundaries, distinct communities or population growth. Come have your say by January 22: haveyoursay.guelph.ca/council-composition before we start presenting you options in March.

What comes to mind when you think of #water in Guelph? Rain and snowmelt? Drinking water? Rivers and streams? Water mains? How we manage water in all its forms impacts you and our environment. We're updating four water-related master plans to ensure water in #Guelph is managed in a sustainable way now and into the future.... Learn what water challenges we're facing today and share your thoughts and ideas with us here: http://ow.ly/oF4X50ClHo0 #GuelphWater #MasterPlan

If you were ever unable to vote in person, how likely are you to use a remote voting method instead? That’s one of the questions were asking in our survey of voting methods ahead of the next municipal election. Take the survey online before December 4: haveyoursay.guelph.ca

On Wednesday, November 25 at 6 p.m. #Guelph City Council will hear public comments on the proposed 2021 #Guelphbudget. City Council will meet again to vote on December 1. Watch online guelph.ca/live

Let's slow the spread so everyone gets the care they need. Keeping COVID out of our hospitals keeps ICU beds available for people with other serious illnesses. #stayhome #keepyourdistance #washyourhands #wearamask... #COVID19Guelph Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Guelph Family Health Team Guelph General Hospital See more

Ready for red. Focus on what we CAN do support each other AND slow the spread. #Covid19Guelph

Join us for a virtual open house on different ways to cast a vote during municipal elections. Visit haveyoursay.guelph.ca/voting-methods to take the survey.

We're looking for #Guelph's next Artist in Residence! This summer-fall residency is open to artists practicing in all disciplines, and will be delivered virtually, although project proposals may include physical elements in public spaces. Artists should keep COVID-19 protocols in mind to ensure their project can be safely accessed and appreciated by the community. ... You must be a resident of Guelph to be considered and your proposal package is due by noon on February 3rd. Visit the site below to learn more about the application and selection process! #calltoartists #guelphculture

We're replacing the playground at W.E. Hamilton Park next year! We used your feedback from summertime to create two playground designs for the community to vote on. The winner will be built next spring. Visit haveyoursay.guelph.ca and vote for your favourite by December 14.

Oh me oh my! Look at all these local goodies you can get while all along supporting our local businesses through the Rotary Guelph #ItsInTheBag campaign! #SupportLocal #Guelph

Today, December 15, is the last day to share your thoughts with us about how can we improve your trail experience in Guelph. We're listening at http://ow.ly/CpPp50CMlGP. Your input will inform the Guelph Trail Master Plan.

We're changing the #GlowGuelph lights at the covered bridge to holiday and winter-themed vignettes. We've turned off the overhead lights so the colours are light, bright and vivid. Make sure to wear a mask and stay away from people you don't live with.

The latest #VitalFocusGW report explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families with children. Read the report and find resources to help families affected by the pandemic here: http://www.towardcommonground.ca//VitalFocus_FamiliesChild

We're hosting a virtual panel discussion tonight on voting methods from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Watch live at guelph.ca/live or right here on our Facebook page. Take the voting methods survey about all the voting methods we're exploring at www.haveyoursay.guelph.ca until December 4.

What did you think of Guelph’s temporary patio program this year and how can we make it better? Whether you visited, worked, owned or simply walked by a restaurant, bar or café patio this year, we want to hear from you! Take our online survey by December 7: https://www.haveyoursay.guelph.ca/guelph-s-temporary-patio-

Market Square skating rink is now open daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting). Wear your mask and stay 2m away from people you don't live with. We know ice is slippery. Do your best. Max 25 people on the ice. No reservations or scheduled skate times - share the space like a park or playground. Check the live feed before you come and skate safe out there! https://guelph.ca/marketsquare

You have one more week left to share your thoughts on all four water-related #MasterPlans. Don't miss your chance to let us know what you think about how we manage your pee and poop, how we get you your water, what we do when it floods and more: https://www.haveyoursay.guelph.ca/water-related-master-plans #Guelph #GuelphWater

Mulching your leaves is one of the five ways you can get rid of leaves this fall. Yard waste collection is October 26 - November 6 Loose leaf collection is November 16-27 Top up your green cart with yard waste (minus grass clippings) Drop off leaves and yard waste at the public waste drop off at 110 Dunlop Drive. ... Learn more https://guelph.ca/seasonal/yard-waste-collection/ #Guelph #Fall2020

We're excited to share that our very own Timea Filer will present at the Tree Cities of the World conference #TCOW2020 on October 29-30, sharing the wins of our Urban Forest Management Plan. Register for the virtual event: https://treecitiesoftheworld.org/conference.cfm

Time is running out to #TraverseGuelph! Experience 7 self-guided tours, one for each ward & one #downtownguelph, to find 39 transit shelters featuring artwork by 6 #local artists! Have you spotted the work of Artist Jessie Buchanan around town? ... Inspired by her ancestry (Anishinaabe & Canadian), Jessie engages with the land, stories & societal tensions through her artistic practice. This piece depicts #Guelph's beloved Hillside Festival. Generously funded by Visit Guelph through FedDev Ontario Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. #guelphculture #visitguelph #exploreguelph #artistshowcase

#Thankyou #Guelph for celebrating safely! Short, outdoor visits, stay 2 metres away from people you don't live with. We know how to #slowthespread #Thanksgiving #COVID19Guelph Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health https://guelph.ca/covid19

How can we improve your trail experience in Guelph? Where should new trails go? How does your experience differ depending on trail surface type? Are you using trails differently because of COVID-19? We’re listening! Share your thoughts by December 15 at http://ow.ly/h6Aq50CH7Ax

What's open tomorrow? When's garbage collection? Is Guelph Transit running? Get the Guelph waste app for reminders or check the link! #Guelph #Thanksgiving https://guelph.ca/holidayhours

We're accepting applications for new community gardens until October 31. Learn more about the requirements, how to start a garden group and download an application here: http://ow.ly/LZY250Bzoge

Enjoy a #Thanksgiving walk in #Guelph parks and trails. After this weekend, park washrooms are closed for the season. https://guelph.ca/parks

Ontario Government just increased restrictions in Toronto, Ottawa, and Peel region. Let's keep doing what we know can slow the spread in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. Wash your hands, stay two metres away from people you don't live with, wear a mask indoors. Support #Guelphshops. Read the statement from our Medical Officer of Health: #COVID19Guelph

Attend a free, live online gardening seminar this month! Learn from local gardening experts from the comfort of your own home. Register today to save your spot! https://guelph.ca/seas/2020-live-online-gardening-seminars/ #Guelph

Thanks to federal Gas Tax funds #Guelph’s Asset Management Decision Support System helps save time and money while improving City infrastructure. The system uses data about infrastructure (roads, water pipes, sewers & buildings) and available budget to determine the best bang for our buck. Helping focus resources & money on priority items. https://www.gastaxatwork.ca//2019%20Annual%20Report%20-%20

Can we get a drumroll please? The covered bridge has gotten a glow up literally! Starting tomorrow night, visit the covered bridge after dark for a show of lights you won't forget. The bridge is lit every night until 11 p.m. Take some pictures and tell your friends about #glowguelph. Details: https://guelph.ca/living/recreation/parks/covered-bridge/ Remember to stay 2 metres (6.5 feet) from people you don't live with and wash your hands after visiting.

We’re hiring a crossing guard for Victoria Road North at Eastview Road. Shifts are 8:10-8:45 a.m. and 3:15-3:45 p.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays & PD days). Rate $15 per shift. Apply today! https://guelph.ca/2020/06/apply-become-crossing-guard-today/

It’s a green light! City Council votes in favour of moving two city-building projects forward that will see #Guelph’s historic downtown get a new central Guelph Public Library in #BakerDistrict and the south end its first community centre. http://ow.ly/FITh50BMMbl