The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…?

Ontario Invests in U of G’s Artificial Intelligence Lab

The University of Guelph’s Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) received $500,000 to launch a new micro-learning platform for high school and post-secondary students to spark interest in AI and machine learning in the automotive and mobility sectors. The money was made available from the Regional Future Workforce (RFW) program and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) at the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).

The new program is meant to generating interest in future careers in the automotive industry, areas like the commercialization and adoption of the next generation of electric, connected and autonomous vehicles and mobility technologies that contribute to a lower environmental and carbon footprint. CARE-AI is one of the facilities creating eight-month-long automotive-focused programs for at least 500 students. Each program is designed to address the unique needs of the region and the ages of the students. Programs can range from play-based learning for young children, to manufacturing, robotics and mining workshops for older students.

“We’re encouraged and grateful for this announcement and the investment by the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network,” said Kevin Matsui, managing director of CARE-AI in a statement. “We look forward to providing the skills training in artificial intelligence and machine learning necessary for a thriving automotive and mobility industry in the province.”

Additional Notes

Bookmark for later: Here are the holiday hours for the City of Guelph for the August Civic Holiday. Plus, all branches of the Guelph Public Library will be closed on Monday August 7.

The City of Guelph’s Hot Summer Nights continues this coming Thursday July 27 at Norm Jary Park from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.

Work on the Eastview Park splash pad, which was originally supposed to open this summer, is now expected to be completed in November.

Jason Moreton, currently the associate vice-president (advancement) with U of G’s Department of Alumni Affairs and Development, is the new vice-president (external) at the University of Guelph. Meanwhile, Dr. Rene Van Acker, professor and dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), has been named the interim vice-president (research).

Current “Have Your Say” Opportunities:

Culture Plan, Development Charges*, Downtown Waste Project*, Guelph’s Bicentennial, Downtown Infrastructure Renewal, Race to Zero, and Silvercreek Parkway North Reconstruction.

Transit Detours

The 10 Paisley, 11 Silvercreek and 20 Northwest Industrial will be detoured away from stops at Quebec and Wyndham due to construction on Quebec Street, which is now starting on July 24.

New and Upcoming Construction

Work is underway to connect a pipe to a catch basin, which necessitates the closure of a sidewalk on Ambrous Crescent between Kirvan and MacAlister for the next week.

There will be lane reductions on Brant Avenue between Victoria and Muskoka in order to remove and repair concrete curbs, raise manhole covers and a repave the road.

A portion of Curtis Drive will be closed between Monarch and Regal for the next week to decommission a water service line.

A portion of Winston Crescent between Lemon and Franklin will be closed for one week starting on Monday July 24 to install new sewer and water pipes.

There will be lane reductions on Woolwich Street between Woodlawn and Marilyn for one week starting on Tuesday July 25 to do final restoration work.

Yarmouth Street will be closed on Wednesday July 26 to that a crane can replace a rooftop unit at 2 Quebec Street.

There will be lane reductions on Alma Street between Omar and Petrolia for two weeks starting on Monday July 31 for the installation of storm pipes at 9 Omar Street.

The sidewalk on the north side of Cork Street East will be closed between Norfolk and Wyndham on Monday July 31 so that a mobile crane can replace a rooftop unit at 42 Wyndham North.

There will lane reductions on Silvercreek Parkway North between Woodlawn and Campbell for 12 weeks starting on Tuesday August 8 for upgrades to watermains and sewers plus the installation of a multiuse path.