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The official account for the City of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
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We're celebrating Heritage Week!

Heritage designations help identify, celebrate and protect cultural heritage assets in Guelph. Did you know? In 2025, we passed heritage designations for 35 properties.

🔗Municipal register of heritage properties: https://ow.ly/zHit50Yfowv
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February 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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ICYMI: Two new community gardens are coming to Guelph at Exhibition Park and Courtney, Goines and Malott Park. Share your thoughts about the gardens and learn more at https://ow.ly/KmXL50YbHg3
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Close-up of young green garlic plants growing in soil covered with straw mulch in a garden bed.
February 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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We’re working on a vacant home tax for #Guelph – and we want to hear from you!

Take our quick and easy survey by March 9, 2026. Thank you for sharing your thoughts: https://ow.ly/5rCO50YeB8z
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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❄️ Frigid temperatures can freeze your pipes! Learn how to prevent frozen pipes and costly damage: https://ow.ly/xw4b50YbW9X
Close-up of water flowing from a pipe with a visible rusted patch on its surface against a black background.
February 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Attention all campers and camp counsellors!
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We’re only a few days away from summer camp registration. There’s still time to browse our available programs on RecEnroll. Get all the information at https://ow.ly/6fZn50Y1cgr
Two young children sitting at a bright yellow table with matching chairs in a public indoor space, engaged in an activity together.
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The City Hall front lobby warming centre will be open this weekend on:

Friday, February 6, from 7 p.m. until Saturday, February 7, at 7 a.m.
Saturday, February 7, from 7 p.m. until Sunday, February 8, at 7 a.m.

For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit ow.ly/USFH50YaoNO
❄️Cold weather alert❄️ The City Hall front lobby warming centre will be open this weekend on the following dates: Friday, February 6, from 7 p.m. until Saturday, February 7, at 7 a.m. Saturday, February 7, from 7 p.m. until Sunday, February 8, at 7 a.m.
February 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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On February 10, the proposed designation of the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District goes to Council. This decision meeting includes consideration of the designation bylaw, and final draft plan and guidelines.

🔗Get the details: https://ow.ly/Cn0A50Y9Ej0.
Illustration of the Ontario Reformatory.
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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☃️Winter weather can delay waste pickup.

If your grey/green cart is missed, report it on https://ow.ly/bO2z50Y8gqr or email waste@guelph.ca.

For missed recycling, contact WM at canresidential@wm.com or 1‑800‑561‑1655.

Recycling alerts are managed by Circular Materials: https://ow.ly/8Vs350Y8grf
Green organic waste cart with a dusting of snow on its lid standing on a snowy path in winter.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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We’re one month closer to the summer camp season! If you’re looking for fun and engaging summer activities, register for one of our summer camps.

Registration will begin on February 12, but programs are now viewable on RecEnroll. More details at https://ow.ly/rV3l50Y1bVZ
Young girls drawing in a notepad during summer camp.
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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The Emergency Community Grant is helping local agencies — such as Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition, Chalmers Centre, Salvation Army and Rachel’s Saturday Table — offer more meals, longer hours and warming spaces.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/1XpV50Y7RHf
February 2, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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❄️The City Hall warming centre will be open again tonight from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Sunday morning.

For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit: https://ow.ly/IsWL50Y78YE
City hall front lobby warming centre open from Saturday, January 31, at 7 p.m. until Sunday, February 1, at 7 a.m
January 31, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Thank you, #Guelph.

Our community showed up in a big way. Over the last two weeks, we’ve allocated more than $120,000 to enhance daytime supports and emergency grant applications are now closed.

Thank you to all the agencies, staff and volunteers making this work possible.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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❄️The City Hall warming centre will be open again tonight from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Saturday morning.

For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit guelph.ca/living/recre...
City Hall front lobby warming centre open from Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. until Saturday, January 31 at 7 a.m.
January 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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The significant weather event is no longer in effect and regular winter overnight parking restrictions resume. Thank you, #Guelph!
Notification that the significant weather event has ended and regular winter overnight parking restrictions are back in effect in Guelph.
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Cold weather can freeze your water pipes and cause costly damage. Prevent frozen pipes by:

❄️ Opening doors/cupboards to warm your plumbing
❄️ Insulating outdoor pipes
❄️ Keeping garage doors closed if pipes run through them

More tips: https://ow.ly/7cJh50Y4u5C
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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❄️City Hall warming centre is open tonight❄️

Our City Hall warming centre will be open tonight starting from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Friday morning. For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit ow.ly/cm6I50Y41Xi
City hall front lobby warming centre open from Thursday, January 29 at 7 p.m. until Friday, January 30 at 7 a.m.
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Reminder: Share your input on the Downtown Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) by tomorrow! This will make it faster for developers to build, but they’ll need to add community benefits in return.

You know Guelph best—tell us what matters most.

🔗https://ow.ly/JmrS50XX1kV
Historic stone building in Downtown Guelph with a blue sky above
January 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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🚧 Heads up, #Guelph: Starting on or around February 2, Cork Street East will be closed between Norfolk Street and Wyndham Street for up to two weeks. Local traffic will be permitted, however no through traffic will be permitted at 55 Cork Street East.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/JEUE50Y4gTV
Construction notice: Waterloo Avenue closed between Yorkshire Street South and Glasgow Street South for 2 weeks starting December 8​
​​Construction work is expected to start on or about Monday, December 8, and we expect all work to be completed by December 19 (weather permitting).
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January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Our new Corporate Climate Action Plan shows how the municipality can cut more than 10,000 tonnes of emissions by 2035:
- more electric buses and fleet
- expanded solar power
- modernized systems
- deep energy retrofits
- and more

Read our news release: https://ow.ly/e8IB50Y4YsA
Image of rooftop solar panels on the River Run Centre.
January 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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❄️City Hall warming centre update❄️

Our City Hall warming centre will be open tonight starting from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph please visit ow.ly/cm6I50Y41Xi
City Hall front lobby warming centre open from Tuesday, January 27 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, January 28 at 7 a.m.
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Side by Side Guelph serves meals every Sunday, 2–3:30 p.m., at Wyndham & Wellington. Our grant will cover kitchen equipment, more meals, and additional emergency supports (Sunday meals will continue after Feb. 28, 2026).

Learn more:
https://ow.ly/Y0y050Y4mMB
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Join us for Family Day at the West End Community Centre! Bring your family and join us for skating, swimming, crafts, interactive games, activities and more! ⛸️🤿

For more information: https://ow.ly/reuj50Y1RS9
A child jumping into a swimming pool with life jackets hanging on the wall behind, promoting family fun activities at the West End Community Centre.
January 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Construction work continues along Wyndham Street North as Alectra Utilities and Enbridge Gas complete underground electrical system upgrades. Businesses are still open but expect lane reductions and weekday work. Thanks for your patience!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VKiY50XXk3h
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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❄️Cold weather update❄️
The City Hall front lobby will be open as a warming centre as of 7 p.m. tonight, operating through to 7 a.m. tomorrow.

For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit https://ow.ly/IIUE50Y3ocg
Upcoming CIty Hall front lobby warming centre hours: 7 p.m. Sunday, January 25 through 7 a.m. Monday, January 26.
January 25, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Hey #Guelph, the Market Square rink will be closing at 3 p.m. today, due to inclement weather. Get the latest status updates for the rink on our website: https://ow.ly/thsy50Y3o1S
Market Square ice rink status
Status and hours for Guelph's Market Square
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January 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM