Thank you for your patience as Alectra Utilities and Enbridge Gas complete electrical infrastructure replacements and upgrades along Wyndham Street North. This stage of work is expected to finish by March 2026, and all businesses remain accessible. More: ow.ly/fmWx50WO6Ht

Housing affordability affects everyone. The City’s work to make housing more affordable in #Guelph has earned a top planning award from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. We’re humbled by the recognition and remain committed to the work ahead. 🔗 ow.ly/aQLq50X1zfP

Guelph is growing—and so is our need for water. The City is studying how to meet future demand in southwest Guelph. Open House #1 on Oct 8, 6:30–8:30 PM at West End Rec Centre. Learn more & share your feedback! t.co/0nTN7yi5M2

🚰 Guelph is updating how water & wastewater services are allocated—and your input matters! Review the plain language draft policy and share your feedback Sept 22–Oct 22. ow.ly/rULv50WZCWP

Guelph’s Ecochallenge is back! Join the movement this October to reduce waste, protect our planet & win prizes. Free to join, track your impact, join Guelph’s community team, everyone can participate. Starts October 1! ow.ly/8Lb250WZCTu

The public meeting for Draft Downtown Guelph Heritage Plan will be on Oct 15 at 4:00 p.m. Attend at City Hall or watch at ow.ly/khHv50WYhvC. Share your feedback on ow.ly/rbWw50WYhvB. The staff report will be available on Oct 3 at ow.ly/U62F50WYhvz. ow.ly/Kq4b50WYhvE

National Forest Week is coming up! This annual celebration of Canada’s forests and trees takes place September 21 to 27 this year. Our celebration includes a community tree planting event at Grange Road Park on September 27. Get all the details: guelph.ca/2025/09/cele...

Our Downtown newsletter provides monthly updates on construction, engagement opportunities and exciting events! 📧 Sign up today: ow.ly/f6Gy50Wg3qn

We are restoring natural areas at Downey Rd Well & future Clythe Water Treatment Plant!✅ Removing invasive plants✅ Planting native species✅ Protecting water & wildlife. Starts Fall 2025. Learn more: ow.ly/s7rJ50WTYLv

💧 Guelph relies on groundwater for drinking water. The Outside Water Use Bylaw helps protect it during dry periods by limiting outdoor water use. We’re reviewing the bylaw—share your thoughts by Oct 1: ow.ly/LSbL50WUA6u

Stay in the loop on Guelph’s Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program! 🔗Check out Diggable Downlow for timely updates, events and ways to share feedback: haveyoursay.guelph.ca/en/projects/...

Help shape the future of Downtown Guelph! Visit our Construction Cafe to share your thoughts and ask questions about the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program. 📅 Thursday, September 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 📍 Downtown Construction Office, 2 Wyndham Street North, Suite 202 More: ow.ly/xSi350Wg45T

To help improve housing affordability, City staff are recommending a new property tax discount for affordable multi-residential rental housing. 📅 Tune into the Council meeting today at 2 p.m. to hear the discussion and next steps: ow.ly/Vn2X50WQnfj

🚧 Heads up, Guelph: this week, Downtown road paving continues. Parts of Norfolk St. and Woolwich St. will close overnight (7pm to 7am) from Tuesday to Friday. No overnight on-street parking permitted. Thanks for your patience! guelph.ca/2025/09/downtown-paving-overnight-road-closures-week-of-sep-1/

We’re falling into fall registration! We’re only two days away until fall registration begins. Our program offerings include: 🏋️‍♀️Fitness 🌊Swimming 🩰Dance And more! Get all the details at: ow.ly/RJTJ50WG38q

Welcome back @uofguelph.bsky.social and Conestoga College students! #Guelph is a great place to live, and we’re glad you’re here 💛 🔗Find your Guelph orientation package: ow.ly/vJsY50WObkY

Hey #Guelph, we're temporarily closing South End Community Park until the spring as construction of the South End Community Centre continues. The park closes September 2. For more info—including a list of nearby parks to visit instead—see our website: guelph.ca/2025/08/cons...

Big news: the Eastview Bike Park pump track is now open, just in time for the long weekend! Come on out and give it a go! There are routes for both beginners and experienced riders. Stay safe, and have fun! 🚲🚲🚲 Learn more: guelph.ca/2025/08/east... Pump track rules: guelph.ca/living/recre...

Yard waste collection is delayed due to operational issues. Crews are working hard to catch up by the end of next week. Please keep your waste at the curb. If it’s been there 7+ business days, email [email protected]. Thanks for your patience!

📢 Starting September 1, Guelph food businesses will accept clean reusable containers for in-store orders. Let’s cut waste & support a circular economy! 🌱 Details & exemptions: ow.ly/I5JE50WMQWx

Reminder that waste collection will be delayed by one day next week due to Labour Day. 🚛 Stay on top of your schedule! Check out our website or use the Waste Wizard App to find your updated collection days: ow.ly/yfM250WrV1s

🚨 Big news! Guelph Recreation just got $11M in provincial funding with $1M being used for critical repairs to Lyon Pool! As we prepare for these changes, share your fave Lyon Pool memories with us! 💬👇 ow.ly/ltNn50WMUty

Starting the week of September 15, Alectra Utilities and Enbridge Gas will be replacing and upgrading underground utility systems along Wyndham Street North. Businesses will stay open, but traffic delays can be expected. View the full construction notice: ow.ly/wJIt50WN4Y4

🏡 We're launching a pilot phase for Municipal Service and Financing Agreements (MSFAs)! These agreements will allow the City to work with builders to start infrastructure projects sooner, helping bring housing to the market faster. Learn more: guelph.ca/2025/08/city...

Today, Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, announced $11M in funding for Guelph via the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund! The funding will support the new South End Community Centre (SECC) and renovations to Lyon Outdoor Pool. 🔗 Read more: guelph.ca/2025/08/city...

Downtown Guelph is more than buildings—it’s where community happens. We’re creating a Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) to shape how housing, parks & public spaces grow - and we need your input. Take our survey and tell us what matters to you: haveyoursay.guelph.ca/en/projects/...

The Riverside Park carousel and Riverside Express miniature train are up and running today! We know they’ve been down far more than we’d like this season, so anyone with a 2025 season pass can get a 50 per cent discount on a 2026 pass. Learn more: guelph.ca/2025/08/disc...

The payment processing system at City Hall’s ServiceGuelph desk is down and we’re cash-only for the moment. We can’t process payments over the phone until service is restored. We don’t have a timeline for a fix, but are working to get it back up and running as soon as possible.

Due to the continued heat and lack of rain in #Guelph, our water system is under significant strain. Level 2 Red enforcement is now in effect, and fines or court summons will be issued for violations. guelph.ca/2025/08/city...

Reminder that waste collection will be delayed by one day next week due to the Civic Holiday. 🚛 Stay on top of your schedule! Check out our website or use the Waste Wizard App to find your updated collection days: ow.ly/Rh0s50WrVjM

All City administration offices including City Hall will be closed on Monday, August 4. For a full list of facility closures and hours of operation, please visit guelph.ca/holidayhours

Your voice matters in shaping Downtown Guelph’s future! Take our survey & help guide where homes go, how much green space we keep and what heritage we protect Learn more: ow.ly/OWUn50WwTEG

Learn how to create a stunning garden that’s easy on water with our Healthy Landscapes program!🌿 Our Advisors will help you find ways to reduce the demands of your landscape, without sacrificing beauty. Ready to get started? Learn more and book your FREE visit today: ow.ly/DQzg30bkFfT

The Draft Phase 1 Report for Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study is ready! Learn more about the study and read the draft report. #ClytheCreek #Subwatershed #WaterResources #NaturalHeritage #Guelph guelph.ca/city-hall/pl...

Last year, you let us know what you'd like to see in a revitalized Drew Park. We've taken that feedback to prepare two design options for the park space and want you to help pick the design features you like best! Have your say by August 17: guelph.ca/2025/07/help...

🚧Heads up, #Guelph: this week, lane reductions and lane shifts start on Norfolk St., Woolwich St. and Elizabeth St. for about three weeks. Please follow the posted signs. Thanks for your patience while we complete paving preparation work. guelph.ca/2025/06/woolwich-norfolk-elizabeth-lane-reductions/

Hey #Guelph, the Riverside Express miniature train and the carousel in Riverside Park are closed for service and maintenance work. We'll update our social media feeds and our website when they're back in action: guelph.ca/seasonal/rid...

New affordable housing is coming to #Guelph! We’re contributing land and federal funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund to support Thresholds Homes and Supports in building 13 deeply affordable rental units for seniors experiencing mental health issues. Learn more: ow.ly/fAh550WrbGK

The Riverside Park carousel has closed for some unexpected maintenance. We'll let you know as soon as it's back in operation, but that might not be until next week. We'll update our social media feeds and our website when the work is finished: guelph.ca/seasonal/rid...

We're hosting our next Construction Cafe tomorrow at Red Brick Café from 9-11 a.m. for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program! Talk to the project team, provide your feedback, and learn more about the project benefits and impacts. More information: ow.ly/oz9950Wg4qr

There's housing progress happening in Guelph - More ADUs, affordable rentals, and diverse housing types are on the rise. Tune into the Council Planning meeting today at 6 p.m. to learn more about the City's efforts to get Guelph housing ready: ow.ly/kmMn50WpWlK

Disposing of hazardous waste properly helps protect the environment and the people who work hard every day to manage Guelph's waste. 👷 If you live in Guelph, you can use the Household Hazardous Waste depot for free all year round. Learn more: ow.ly/b7Bl50Wl2X5

All aboard! The Riverside Express is back on track, running 12–7 p.m. daily throughout the summer! Learn all about the Riverside Park train and carousel on our website: guelph.ca/seasonal/rid...

Hey Guelph, there'll be a short temporary closure along the Speed River Trail between Victoria Road North and Woodlawn Road East, near the small steel bridge. That space will be closed from 11 a.m. until about 2 p.m. today.

🐾 Did you know that dog poop, cat litter and small animal bedding are all accepted in your green cart? Just make sure they’re loose, in paper bags, or in certified compostable bags. Learn more: guelph.ca/living/envir...

If your yard waste wasn’t picked up this week, don’t worry — we’re just dealing with some equipment issues. Crews should be back on schedule by the end of next week. Please leave your yard waste at the curb. Thanks for your patience!

Hey everyone, the Riverside Express, Riverside Park's miniature train, is currently out of service. We're working on a fix but don't yet know when it will be back up and running. We'll share updates as they become available and will let you know once it's back on track.

The Jubilee Park splash pad is fixed and back to being open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily!

The splash pad at Jubilee Park is temporarily closed due to a controller issue 💦 We’ll let you know when it’s back open! For a list of all the splash pads and wading pools in #Guelph 👉 guelph.ca/seasonal/out...

Heads up, #Guelph! The carousel at Riverside Park will open a little later than usual today, at around 1:30 p.m. instead of noon. The Riverside Express train will start running at noon. 🎠🚆