City of Guelph
@guelph.ca
The official account for the City of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Monitored Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monitored Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Yard waste collection is experiencing delays as we get caught up. Please leave your yard waste bags at the curb, they will be collected as soon as possible. Reminder: loose leaf collection is done for the season. All leaves must be bagged to be collected. ow.ly/cVJf50XylGY.
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Yard waste collection is experiencing delays as we get caught up. Please leave your yard waste bags at the curb, they will be collected as soon as possible. Reminder: loose leaf collection is done for the season. All leaves must be bagged to be collected. ow.ly/cVJf50XylGY.
The conversation on housing in #Guelph doesn’t end on #NationalHousingDay. Get involved:
✔ Keep an eye out for engagement opportunities: haveyoursay.guelph.ca
✔ Watch or speak at Council: guelph.ca/council
Have your voice heard and help shape decisions on housing and other City projects.
✔ Keep an eye out for engagement opportunities: haveyoursay.guelph.ca
✔ Watch or speak at Council: guelph.ca/council
Have your voice heard and help shape decisions on housing and other City projects.
November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The conversation on housing in #Guelph doesn’t end on #NationalHousingDay. Get involved:
✔ Keep an eye out for engagement opportunities: haveyoursay.guelph.ca
✔ Watch or speak at Council: guelph.ca/council
Have your voice heard and help shape decisions on housing and other City projects.
✔ Keep an eye out for engagement opportunities: haveyoursay.guelph.ca
✔ Watch or speak at Council: guelph.ca/council
Have your voice heard and help shape decisions on housing and other City projects.
Housing is the foundation for health and community. Leading up to #NationalHousingDay, we’re sharing resources and updates on how #Guelph is working to address the need for affordable housing. Learn more: guelph.ca/housing
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Housing is the foundation for health and community. Leading up to #NationalHousingDay, we’re sharing resources and updates on how #Guelph is working to address the need for affordable housing. Learn more: guelph.ca/housing
Reminder: North East Water Supply Open House is today!
Guelph is growing — help plan for our future water needs.
Monday, Nov 10, 6 - 8 p.m. Rockmosa Older Adult Center, Rockwood.
Share your feedback & meet the team! ow.ly/p7Lq50XozVK
Guelph is growing — help plan for our future water needs.
Monday, Nov 10, 6 - 8 p.m. Rockmosa Older Adult Center, Rockwood.
Share your feedback & meet the team! ow.ly/p7Lq50XozVK
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Reminder: North East Water Supply Open House is today!
Guelph is growing — help plan for our future water needs.
Monday, Nov 10, 6 - 8 p.m. Rockmosa Older Adult Center, Rockwood.
Share your feedback & meet the team! ow.ly/p7Lq50XozVK
Guelph is growing — help plan for our future water needs.
Monday, Nov 10, 6 - 8 p.m. Rockmosa Older Adult Center, Rockwood.
Share your feedback & meet the team! ow.ly/p7Lq50XozVK
Cold weather and streaming issues made for a tough game 6 viewing experience in Market Square. To make sure everyone has the best time watching a big win tonight, we’re opting not to stream the game. See the latest details in the updated public notice: ow.ly/ynmx50Xll1Q
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Cold weather and streaming issues made for a tough game 6 viewing experience in Market Square. To make sure everyone has the best time watching a big win tonight, we’re opting not to stream the game. See the latest details in the updated public notice: ow.ly/ynmx50Xll1Q
Additional dwelling units (ADUs) offer more housing choices that are affordable and flexible. From young adults moving out on their own to older adults looking to downsize, ADUs offer flexibility beyond the standard single-family home.
Learn more: guelph.ca/ADU
Learn more: guelph.ca/ADU
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Additional dwelling units (ADUs) offer more housing choices that are affordable and flexible. From young adults moving out on their own to older adults looking to downsize, ADUs offer flexibility beyond the standard single-family home.
Learn more: guelph.ca/ADU
Learn more: guelph.ca/ADU
Our Scareousel event begins tonight! Join us at Riverside Park from 6 to 9 p.m. in your spooky costumes. See you there!
Warning: This attraction features strobe lighting, which may affect those susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities.
Warning: This attraction features strobe lighting, which may affect those susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities.
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our Scareousel event begins tonight! Join us at Riverside Park from 6 to 9 p.m. in your spooky costumes. See you there!
Warning: This attraction features strobe lighting, which may affect those susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities.
Warning: This attraction features strobe lighting, which may affect those susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities.
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨We’re aware of individuals impersonating City staff, claiming they need to inspect water meters inside homes. They do NOT work for the City.❌ Do NOT let them in. ✅ Always ask for ID. ow.ly/yvUi50Xh8mK
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨We’re aware of individuals impersonating City staff, claiming they need to inspect water meters inside homes. They do NOT work for the City.❌ Do NOT let them in. ✅ Always ask for ID. ow.ly/yvUi50Xh8mK
Ecochallenge update! Team Guelph is currently #5 out of 58 organizations — and #1 in Canada! A huge thank you to all those participating who are helping #Guelph go greener – step by step! Challenge runs until end of October! peoples.ecochallenge.org/about/cityof...
October 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Ecochallenge update! Team Guelph is currently #5 out of 58 organizations — and #1 in Canada! A huge thank you to all those participating who are helping #Guelph go greener – step by step! Challenge runs until end of October! peoples.ecochallenge.org/about/cityof...
🎆Fireworks are allowed tonight for Diwali.
Remember:
9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. only
No public spaces without a permit
Store unused ones in a cool, dry place
Soak used fireworks overnight, then put in grey cart
Don't put unused fireworks in waste carts
More: ow.ly/olwR50X8rRT
Remember:
9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. only
No public spaces without a permit
Store unused ones in a cool, dry place
Soak used fireworks overnight, then put in grey cart
Don't put unused fireworks in waste carts
More: ow.ly/olwR50X8rRT
October 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🎆Fireworks are allowed tonight for Diwali.
Remember:
9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. only
No public spaces without a permit
Store unused ones in a cool, dry place
Soak used fireworks overnight, then put in grey cart
Don't put unused fireworks in waste carts
More: ow.ly/olwR50X8rRT
Remember:
9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. only
No public spaces without a permit
Store unused ones in a cool, dry place
Soak used fireworks overnight, then put in grey cart
Don't put unused fireworks in waste carts
More: ow.ly/olwR50X8rRT
🚗Want to help update Guelph's traffic calming policy? Apply to join our traffic calming policy civic circle—a working group that'll review our current traffic calming priorities and recommend improvements. Apply by October 28.
Details: guelph.ca/2025/10/join-the-traffic-calming-policy-civic-circle/
Details: guelph.ca/2025/10/join-the-traffic-calming-policy-civic-circle/
October 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚗Want to help update Guelph's traffic calming policy? Apply to join our traffic calming policy civic circle—a working group that'll review our current traffic calming priorities and recommend improvements. Apply by October 28.
Details: guelph.ca/2025/10/join-the-traffic-calming-policy-civic-circle/
Details: guelph.ca/2025/10/join-the-traffic-calming-policy-civic-circle/
Yesterday, we officially opened the new crosswalk honouring Guelph's veterans. Thank you to the the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 Guelph members who joined us to mark the occasion. Look for the new crosswalk Downtown, at intersection of Baker Street and Woolwich Street.
October 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Yesterday, we officially opened the new crosswalk honouring Guelph's veterans. Thank you to the the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 Guelph members who joined us to mark the occasion. Look for the new crosswalk Downtown, at intersection of Baker Street and Woolwich Street.
Reminder: Open House for Southwest Guelph Water Supply is this Wednesday! Guelph is growing—and so is our need for water. Join us Oct 8, 6:30–8:30 PM at West End Rec Centre to learn about the City’s water study and share your feedback. guelph.ca/city-hall/pl...
October 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Reminder: Open House for Southwest Guelph Water Supply is this Wednesday! Guelph is growing—and so is our need for water. Join us Oct 8, 6:30–8:30 PM at West End Rec Centre to learn about the City’s water study and share your feedback. guelph.ca/city-hall/pl...
Guelph’s draft 2026 Budget Update will be shared on October 16. It focuses on affordability and meeting the needs of our growing community. Visit guelph.ca/budget for details and opportunities to share your input.
October 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Guelph’s draft 2026 Budget Update will be shared on October 16. It focuses on affordability and meeting the needs of our growing community. Visit guelph.ca/budget for details and opportunities to share your input.
It's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the dark history and inter-generational impact the Residential School system in Canada had and continues to have on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
September 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the dark history and inter-generational impact the Residential School system in Canada had and continues to have on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
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
More: ow.ly/fmWx50WO6Ht
September 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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
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
We’re humbled by the recognition and remain committed to the work ahead.
🔗 ow.ly/aQLq50X1zfP
September 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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
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!
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September 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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!
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🚰 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
September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🚰 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
September 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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...
Celebrating all things forests and trees during National Forest Week, September 21 to 27
Events, information and plenty of tree-flavoured fun Guelph, Ont., September 16, 2025 – Each September, National Forest Week is celebrated across Canada.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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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
September 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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
We’re reviewing the bylaw—share your thoughts by Oct 1: ow.ly/LSbL50WUA6u
September 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
💧 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
We’re reviewing the bylaw—share your thoughts by Oct 1: ow.ly/LSbL50WUA6u