City Of Guelph

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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• Guelph treasurer to take over as city’s CAO

  Tara Baker has been with the City of Guelph since 2011, the last eight years as treasurer and manager of finance. She succeeds Scott Stewart, who retired in June.

  Canada

  Aug 28
• Guelph mayor networks at 3-day climate summit in Paris, France

  Mayor Cam Guthrie's trip to France in July saw him network with fellow mayors, learn about Paris's transformation and receive more funding for youth climate action in Guelph.

  Environment

  Aug 27
• City and university to continue partnership in Guelph Lab

  The Guelph Lab was established in 2014 to address challenges that are directly impacting in the community.

  Canada

  Jul 18
• Guelph to implement next phase of ban on single-use plastics

  The city council in Guelph, Ont., is poised to vote on new measures to ban single-use plastics that include allowing customers to bring their own reusable cups for beverages.

  Environment

  Jun 10
• Guelph council sets up administrative system to handle parking ticket disputes

  Drivers in Guelph will have an opportunity to dispute their parking tickets with a city-employed screening officer instead appearing before a court.

  Economy

  Jun 4
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• City of Guelph to hold open house at operational facility

  Visitors will be able to get a ride in one of the new electric buses plus sit inside garbage trucks, tractors, loaders, and other city-owned vehicles.

  Canada

  May 23
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• Youth in Guelph can apply for microgrants for climate change initiatives

  The funds can be used towards environmental projects such as recycling and waste reduction, tree planting and greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.

  Environment

  May 9