City Of Guelph

• U of G student housing developer must pay development tax, city council says

  The city said if the developer rents the units at or below Ontario's affordable rental threshold for Guelph for 25 years, it would be exempt from the development charges.

  Economy

  May 30
  
• Guelph city council explores daytime shelters

  Following a unanimous approval earlier this week, council will ask for proposals as they explore the idea of a daytime shelter to address significant gaps in services.

  Canada

  May 30
  
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• Guelph’s ex-deputy CAO caught off guard after hiring rescinded in Orillia

  Trevor Lee said he was told about the decision on April 4 after he met with City of Orillia staff to receive a laptop and cellphone. Lee was Guelph's ex-deputy CAO.

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• Guelph aims to lower property taxes in 2026 budget

  Mayor Cam Guthrie has instructed city staff to prioritize affordability and reduce property taxes to 2.5 per cent in an update to the 2026 budget.

  Economy

  Apr 2
• Guelph to support local businesses with launch of new Trade and Tariff Resource Hub

  In a release on Monday, the city said it continues to closely monitor the situation south of the border as the U.S. government considers imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.

  Canada

  Feb 11
• Guelph city council passes new housing strategy to create more affordable homes

  On Tuesday, city council passed the new Housing Affordability Strategy, which is expected to guide the city's actions to improve housing affordability over the next 10 years.

  Economy

  Dec 11, 2024
• City of Guelph reaches collective agreement with local transit union

  The City of Guelph is moving forward with ATU 1189 on a new collective agreement. The new deal covers a three-year period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2024
• City of Guelph and transit union reach tentative deal, avert strike

  The tentative agreement comes after both sides spent months at the bargaining table. The deal will be finalized after a ratification vote by the ATU membership and the city.

  Economy

  Nov 6, 2024
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• Guelph council to allow residents to continue the purchase, use of fireworks in the city

  Council voted 7 to 6 against a staff recommendation to amend the current bylaw that would see permits required to buy and set off fireworks in Guelph.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2024
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• New bylaw keeps public safe and protects homeless people: Guelph mayor

  The motion was passed at Wednesday night's council meeting, and limits the number of encampments in public spaces. It goes into effect on Oct. 1.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2024