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…?
Guelph Water Use Now at Level 2 Red
Due to the hot and dry weather we’ve been experiencing for the last several weeks, the City of Guelph’s Outside Water Use Program is moving from level 1 yellow to level 2 red. At level 2 red, lawn watering and car washing are not allowed. Watering ornamental gardens is restricted to 7-9 m and 7-9 pm on alternating calendar dates by address – odd numbered houses can water on odd numbered dates, and even numbered houses on even dates. Watering vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs is still allowed anytime. Learn more about the program here.
No Air Conditioning at Main Library
Air conditioning at the main library downtown has been down since Wednesday. While the Library remains open, they’re asking members of the public looking to cool off to consider alternative library locations for cooling centres or to find another location using the Community Hot Weather Response list.
Homewood Opens Crisis Hotline for Those Impacted by Wildfires
Homewood Health has activated its 24/7 crisis support line to help anyone affected by the wildfires in Eastern and Atlantic Canada. Anyone seeking mental health support may contact the hotline at 1-833-375-0269 for counselling and/or referrals to community resources. Homewood Health’s Employee and Family Assistance Program is also available to employees of existing customers by calling their designated toll-free number or visiting Homeweb.ca.
Donate Old Laptops and Tablets to Circular Computer Project
The Circular Computer Project through the Guelph Tool Library is accepting all types of laptops and tablets, six years old or less, to be upgraded and given away or recycled through the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA). The ERA is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to reducing unnecessary electronic waste by recycling and repurposing used electronics. Based in Toronto, they work with local companies to repurpose used electronics and IT equipment in a safe and secure manner.
“The Guelph Tool Library is pleased to be able to expand our Circular Computer Project with this new partnership with the Electronic Recycling Association,” said transitional director of the GTL in a statement. “Do you have a Blackberry Surface stored away? A laptop running Windows 95? We want it. All devices will be examined to see if they can be used in our program, or recycled through our partnership with ERA.”
Additional Notes
If you have a season pass for the carousel and miniature train at Riverside Park, you have probably been frustrated by shutdowns due to maintenance this summer. As an apology, 2025 season passholders get a 50 per cent discount on a 2026 pass once they go on sale December 1. For the current status of the rides, consult the City of Guelph website here.
Registration for fall recreation programs starts on Thursday September 4 at 7:30 am online at recenroll.ca or by phone at 519-837-5699. If you plan to pay with cash or would prefer to register in person, go to the West End Community Centre, Victoria Road Recreation Centre, or Evergreen Seniors Community Centre.
10C Shared Space will be hosting a Wedding & Special Events Open House on Tuesday August 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
The Wellington Catholic District School Board reminds you that the first day of school for students for the 2025-26 school year is Wednesday September 3. Also, the CMHA Waterloo Wellington has tips about how to get young people ready in mind and spirit for the new school year.
This year’s Take Back the Night will take place on Thursday September 18 at 6 pm starting at Marianne’s Park.
Rotary Guelph’s 45th annual Lobsterfest will take place on Saturday September 27.
The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking community members with financial expertise and business knowledge to join their audit committee for a three-year term starting in September. The deadline to apply is Friday August 29 at 4 pm.
Current “Have Your Say” Opportunities:
- Drew Park Revitalization
- Guelph’s Bicentennial
- Solid Waste User Fee Study
- York Road Reconstruction Phase 4.
Transit News & Detours
REMINDER #1: Routes #1 Edinburgh College, #2 College Edinburgh and #15 College will be detoured until December 19 due to construction on College Avenue.
REMINDER #2: Route #8 Janefield will not be stopping at the 802 Wellington and Wyndham stop until August 22.
Routes #3 Westmount, #11 Silvercreek and #99 Mainline North will be detoured away from portions of Macdonell Street and Norfolk Street for the annual paving program from 7 pm on Monday August 18.
Routes #10 Paisley, #11 Silvercreek, #20 Northwest Industrial and #99 Mainline North will be detoured away from portions of Norfolk Street and Woolwich Street for the annual paving program from 7 pm on Wednesday August 18.
Routes #3 Westmount, #20 Northwest Industrial and #99 Mainline North will be detoured away from portions of Norfolk Street and Woolwich Street for the annual paving program from 7 pm on Wednesday August 20.
New and Upcoming Construction
Eastbound traffic on Speedvale Avenue East is being reduced to one lane near Woolwich Street due to safety concerns caused by road surface settlement. The settlement has also caused the temporary closure of the south sidewalk between 45 Speedvale Avenue East and the Speed River. These will remain in place until the repair work is completed.
The southbound lane of Wyndham Street South between Surrey Street and Wellington Street will be closed between Monday August 18 and Friday August 29 for the replacement of sanitary sewers.
There will be rolling overnight closures downtown – from Norfolk Street between Kent Street and London Road, and Woolwich Street between Norwich Street and Macdonell Street – starting Monday August 18 until Friday September 12. The road closures will be in effect from 7 pm to 7 am.
Walman Drive will be closed between Koch Drive and Ironwood Road for one week from Wednesday August 20 till Wednesday August 27 for the installation of a water pipe.
Bristol Street will be closed between McGee Street and Yorkshire Street South for two weeks starting on Tuesday August 26 for the installation of new sanitary sewer service.
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