Guelph Urban Wilderness Weekend

Reduce your carbon footprint this May long-weekend and adventure locally!
Four local groups collaborate to bring you the first ever Guelph Urban Wilderness Weekend. This three day nature lover?s dream is specially geared to beginner paddlers, birders and hikers, but promises something interesting for everyone.
Hike: 9:30 am May 17th
Join the Guelph Hiking Trail Club for an [...]

Kidsfest 08

CELEBRATE MUSIC, ART AND CRAFTS AT THE GUELPH YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE
The Guelph Youth Music Centre invites you to a free fun-filled community arts festival on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Kidsfest is a great opportunity to experience 3 hours of live performances including the Funky Mamas, Tir Na Nog Irish dance, a [...]

Cost Estimate for Pedestrian Bridge (Emma Street to Earl Street)

There has been some discussion in Ward 2 about an east west trail connection over the Speed River at Emma St. (see previous posting). Staff have now provided a cost estimate for this proposal. Please keep in mind that this is an estimated cost and that this project has not been identified in the Capitol [...]

Infestation thresholds

Please review the pest infestation thresholds, identified by staff,  as they relate to the property section 3m) of the City’s new pesticide by-law. Your comments are most welcome.

Ward 2 Town Hall Meeting Update

Councillor Beard and myself would like to thank all of those who attended our first Ward 2 Town Hall meeting. It was a great success with approximately 80 people in attendance. We would also like to thank our valued staff for their participation.
Martin Lavictoire and Wayne Galliher presented an overview on Guelph’s water conservation programs, [...]

State of the City address

On November 1st, Mayor Karen Farbridge delivered the annual State of the City address to the Chamber of Commerce. The address outlined Council’s progress in the first year of the term, and key themes and opportunities for the future.
To view news release and power point please click here.

Kathleen Farrelly campaign expenses

As you may know, Ward One City Councillor Kathleen Farrelly has been asked to pay Laura Baily’s legal costs. It was ruled that they are considered “Expenses relating to a recount” Excerpt from the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
Councillor Farrelly is required to pay $11,707.35 to the Estate of Laura Baily.