City of Guelph set to establish registry of municipal lobbyists
Staff were directed by city council at their April 16 meeting to draft a bylaw as well as a code of conduct surrounding the registry.
Politics
Apr 25
City of Guelph looking at deferrals for 2025 in attempt to reduce tax levy impact
Some areas being suggested for deferral include one of two new paramedic shifts and Guelph Transit service improvements.
Canada
Apr 12
Speed cameras making positive impact in Guelph, city says
The city says the average speed of vehicles travelling through designated areas was 8 km/h slower.
Canada
May 6
Guelph to designate portion of city-owned land as protected for biodiversity initiative
A total of 274 hectares is being set as aside as part of Canada's goal of protecting 30 percent of the country's land and water.
Environment
Apr 4
City of Guelph council defers public space use bylaw
More than 24 public delegations were heard at a special Guelph city council meeting on Wednesday regarding a draft bylaw on the use of public space.
Canada
Feb 16
Guelph mayor likes what the provincial budget has in store for city
Money will be coming to the Royal City for road and housing infrastructure, and permanent supportive housing projects.
Canada
Mar 29
Applications open for City of Guelph 2024 Artist in Residence program
The winner of this year's Artist in Residency program will be awarded two projects with a residency, plus a budget of $7,000. Applications are now open.
Entertainment
Feb 8
Greater Napanee elects interim fire chief amid leave of absence
With its Chief and Deputy Chief on abrupt leave, the Town of Greater Napanee acted quickly to replace the vacant seat with an interim chief.
Canada
Apr 24
Environmental film to be shown to coincide with Earth Day in Guelph
The Emmy-award winning documentary 'The Story of Plastic' will be playing at the Bookshelf Cinema on April 22. Local experts will take questions after the movie.
Environment
Apr 17
Guelph seeking donation of land for potential temporary encampment site
The city has put out a call to land owners interested in donating property for a minimum of three years in an effort to address homelessness.
Canada
Mar 27
Federal funding to make new Guelph central library more environmentally friendly
Some $13.5 million for Guelph's new central library is coming from the federal Green and Inclusive Community Building program.
Canada
Mar 26
Brampton woman charged with nearly 80 fraud charges in Guelph, other cities: police
Police say a woman from Brampton faces dozens of charges after TD Canada reported an estimated loss of $55,000 in relation to fraudulent activity at branches, including in Guelph.
Crime
Mar 8
Guelph man faces child pornography charges after west end home search
A two-month investigation into child pornography ended after Guelph police served a search warrant at a home in the city's west end.
Crime
Mar 1
Bike and traffic lanes dominate discussion on Wyndham St. reconstruction project
Council agreed to a recommendation on a two-lane road, one in each direction, with parallel parking and separate unidirectional bike lanes.
Canada
Mar 1
2 charged after over $300k in product stolen from LCBO stores across Ontario
A 27-year-old and a 35-year-old, both of no fixed address, are facing a number of charges. The younger male also has outstanding warrants in 10 other jurisdictions.
Crime
May 6
Trailer reported stolen in Guelph located in Hamilton
Investigators say a man and a woman were seen hooking up a black enclosed 16-foot trailer onto a white pick up truck early Wednesday morning.
Crime
Apr 25
Former co-worker choked at a west end business in Guelph: police
Guelph police said two former co-workers got into an argument and the man began to choke the woman. She temporarily couldn't breathe but needed no medical attention.
Crime
Apr 22
The Good Games return to University of Guelph in July
The Good Games will see former Olympians and amateurs compete in a multi-sport event on July 6 and 7. The event is free to attend.
Sports
May 1
Man sought after child reportedly followed in Guelph’s northend
Guelph police said a man was walking behind an 11-year-old girl in the city's north end on Tuesday. His speed seemed to pick up and made a comment and she ran home.
Crime
Feb 22
Discovery of suspicious package closes streets in Guelph’s north end: police
Several roads and business in Guelph's north end were closed due to the discovery of a suspicious package on Tuesday morning.
Crime
Apr 23
