Every week, the City of Guelph and other groups send out notices to announce new events, imperatives, and information that you need to know. Here is this week in press releases. Continue reading “This Week in Press Releases – May 23-27, 2016”
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In Surprise Announcement, CAO Pappert Will Not Renew Contract with the City
In bit of shocking news out of City Hall this afternoon, Chief Administrative Officer Ann Pappert has announced that she will not be renewing her contract with the City of Guelph, which is set to expire this coming October. The renewal of the CAO’s contract has been subject of much discussion behind the doors of closed council meetings for many months, but now Guelph’s mayor and council will have to turn their attention to finding someone to fill Pappert’s soon to be vacated seat. Continue reading “In Surprise Announcement, CAO Pappert Will Not Renew Contract with the City”
This Week in Press Releases – May 9-13, 2016
Every week, the City of Guelph and other groups send out notices to announce new events, imperatives, and information that you need to know. Here is this week in press releases. Continue reading “This Week in Press Releases – May 9-13, 2016”
Stone Rd. ServiceOntario Office Closing in October, Says CBC
A report on the CBC today is saying that the ServiceOntario office at 1 Stone Road is closing this October. The Guelph office is one of nine being closed over the next year including offices in Milton and Mississauga, all part of what the provincial government is calling a move “within a framework of fiscal responsibility.” Continue reading “Stone Rd. ServiceOntario Office Closing in October, Says CBC”
What’s the Deal with the Gordon/Gibson Twitter Kerfuffle?
After the previous meeting, a nice quiet productive meeting was on the books as council discussed matters of two planning applications and an endorsement of $5,000 in support for the victims of the wildfire in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. And then Councillor James Gordon raised a point of order. Continue reading “What’s the Deal with the Gordon/Gibson Twitter Kerfuffle?”
RECAP: Mayor Guthrie Delivers Annual State of the City at Chamber Breakfast
An annual event put on by the Chamber of Commerce, this morning it was Mayor Cam Guthrie’s chance to tell us about the State of the City, and to be succinct, the State of the City is strong. Continue reading “RECAP: Mayor Guthrie Delivers Annual State of the City at Chamber Breakfast”
So What’s the Deal with the Community Energy Initiative?
Monday’s action-packed council meeting will include a presentation about updating the Community Energy Initiative, a plan created by various stakeholders in the Royal City to make Guelph more energy efficient from now on through 2031. The report coming to council though has come attached now with a bit of controversy thanks to some comments Mayor Cam Guthrie made at the Governance Committee earlier this month. So what is the CEI, and what so controversial about it? Continue reading “So What’s the Deal with the Community Energy Initiative?”
City Ambitions Are Huge for the Wilson Street Parkade
Did you know that Downtown Guelph has a parking problem? It’s the worst kept secret in town, and the City’s trying to move quickly to do something about it. Today, city hall hosted the first of four public meetings to get feedback about the features residents would like to see incorporated into the new six-storey parking structure that will sit upon the lot across the road from 1 Carden Street. Continue reading “City Ambitions Are Huge for the Wilson Street Parkade”
Ceremony Kicks Off 154 Weeks of Renovations Guelph Police Headquarters
Now surrounded by blue construction fencing, the headquarters for the Guelph Police Service looks very different today than it will three years from now. After months, and years, of debate and planning, the $34 million renovation official began with a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony this morning in front of the building. Continue reading “Ceremony Kicks Off 154 Weeks of Renovations Guelph Police Headquarters”
Niska Road Bridge Debate Continues with Official City Response to EA Part II
After a six-hour meeting on the subject last December, a decision was made that even the Mayor admitted would mean that “some people may be going home not liking the result.” Still, even by a vote of 9-4, the council endorsement of the new two lane Niska Rd. Bridge and other improvements to the western portion of the road was not the end of the story. As the Environmental Assessment at the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change moves on to part II, the city has posted its responses to the concerns raised by local residents. Continue reading “Niska Road Bridge Debate Continues with Official City Response to EA Part II”
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