Guelph Hydro restructuring?

I am concerned that the reorganization of the corporate/ownership structure of Guelph’s electrical utility will remove city council from its important decision-making role over our public utility, particularly with respect to questions of privatization or amalgamation.
I, of course, like the rest of the citizens of Guelph, have not been privy to the details of this [...]

Not published letter to the editor by LS – to thank you and encourage you

Kachelofen concept heating up

The following article appeared in the September 10 edition of the Guelph Mercury:
Local potter revives dream of making decorative wood-burning clay ovens.
In a strange twist of irony, and after a heaping helping of Murphy’s Law, Jessica Steinhauser’s 20-year-old idea is finally getting some traction.

Cool Communities rebate event

Residents can receive a rebate for purchasing select native trees and shrubs at local garden centres over the next two weekends.
The City of Guelph has partnered with Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) to bring the Cool Communities Residential Shade Tree Planting Program to Guelph. The program is aimed at encouraging homeowners to plant [...]

Guelph counts itself in for energy conservation challenge

The City of Guelph is asking residents and businesses to reduce energy use on Friday, August 14 as part of the Count Me in! Community Challenge taking place across the province.
Residents are encouraged to take the Count Me In! pledge to help make Guelph Ontario’s most energy efficient community. Participants can pledge their commitment online [...]