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Demystifying City Hall
2026-09-30
Demystifying City Hall I’ve been hearing from residents who are unsure who is responsible for what at City Hall.
Guelph's Budget 2026 Explained
2026-09-11
Guelph’s Budget 2026 Explained First off, I'm sorry this post is so long! But, it does have lots of meaty details and nerdy budget stuff so please enjoy it to…
Guelph Has 114 Plans!
2026-09-01
Guelph Has 114 Plans. Now We Need to Deliver. Over the past several weeks, I have been spending a lot of time reading City of Guelph plans, strategies and master…
Snap Shot: June & July 2026
2026-07-31
What Guelph City Council Was Talking About in June and July Guelph City Council covered a wide mix of issues heading into the summer, ranging from housing and emergency shelter…
Traffic Calming
2026-06-03
Guelph's updated traffic calming policy aims to protect children and families through practical, cost-effective safety measures that balance safety with common sense solutions. But is it working as planned?
Snap Shot: June 3, 2026
2026-06-03
Discover the key issues facing Guelph City Hall this spring, from traffic calming policies guided by Vision Zero to address neighborhood priorities and concerns.
Building Permits and Inspections
2026-06-03
Guelph's building permits and licensing system processes thousands of permits annually, but residents and businesses often find the process confusing and not business-friendly.