Guelph City Council

• Guelph needs more ambulatory services and staff to meet population growth by 2034

  To 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...

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2025
  
• Vacant homes tax being proposed to Guelph city council

  A 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,...

  Economy

  Dec 4, 2024
  
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• Guelph, Ont. city council approves 2025 budget

  City 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.

  Economy

  Nov 28, 2024
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• Amended licensed patio application returns to committee of adjustment

  The 20-person patio would be shared between three buildings, including Standing Room Only, Canada's smallest bar, on Ontario Street in Guelph.

  Economy

  Apr 3, 2024
• Royal City Mission elated after securing funding for drop-in program

  Close 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.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
• Ontario ombudsman’s report finds zero complaints about the city of Guelph

  Ontario'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.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2023
• Guelph residents could be facing a huge property tax hike in 2024

  The city released its multi-year budget on Friday that sees a 10.32 percent rate increase in 2024.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
• Guelph council approves new parks and recreation master plan

  The 130-page document contains 97 recommendations with an overall price tag of $17.35 million.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2023
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• Guelph council throws support behind a national livable income program

  Coun. 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.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2023
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• City of Guelph wants province to step up on housing and other issues

  Among them are housing and growth, paramedic off-load delays, and support for mental health and addiction.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023