Guelph City Council
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Guelph needs more ambulatory services and staff to meet population growth by 2034To meet the needs of Guelph and Wellington County’s growing population, more ambulatory services are needed, local politicians say. The city will need 10 new ambulance stations and 40 additional paramedics by 2034. On Tuesday, city staff presented a $47 million spending proposal plan at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Mayor Cam Guthrie said...CanadaFeb 6
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Vacant homes tax being proposed to Guelph city councilA Guelph, Ont., community group is proposing a vacant homes tax in the Royal City. Get Involved Guelph plans to table a petition at the next city council meeting on Dec 10. The group wants to optimize vacant homes in an attempt to help solve the city’s housing crisis. Stan Kozak, a member of the group,...EconomyDec 4, 2024
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Guelph, Ont. city council approves 2025 budgetCity council passed the budget on Wednesday with a 3.66% tax levy, meaning the average homeowner will pay $174.00 more in property taxes per year.EconomyNov 28, 2024
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Amended licensed patio application returns to committee of adjustmentThe 20-person patio would be shared between three buildings, including Standing Room Only, Canada's smallest bar, on Ontario Street in Guelph.EconomyApr 3, 2024
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Royal City Mission elated after securing funding for drop-in programClose to $64,000 is coming from the City of Guelph's Tax Rate Operating Continency Reserve. The funding will allow the mission to operate 4 hours a day until the end of March.CanadaDec 4, 2023
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Ontario ombudsman’s report finds zero complaints about the city of GuelphOntario's ombudsman found zero complaints about the city of Guelph in the past year after receiving nine of them in an annual report brought to council on Nov. 3rd.CanadaNov 9, 2023
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Guelph residents could be facing a huge property tax hike in 2024The city released its multi-year budget on Friday that sees a 10.32 percent rate increase in 2024.CanadaNov 3, 2023
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Guelph council approves new parks and recreation master planThe 130-page document contains 97 recommendations with an overall price tag of $17.35 million.CanadaOct 27, 2023
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Guelph council throws support behind a national livable income programCoun. Carly Klassen brought forward the motion to Guelph council. She says council has the ability to advocate in support of a national guaranteed livable income program.CanadaOct 25, 2023
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City of Guelph wants province to step up on housing and other issuesAmong them are housing and growth, paramedic off-load delays, and support for mental health and addiction.CanadaAug 24, 2023
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