🛠️#DYK: a building permit is required for decks where the floor is higher than 0.6 metres (2 feet) above finished grade at any point.
Have questions? We're here to help.
https://ow.ly/lmAt50XHvvY
A small bird perched on a green bird feeder filled with peanuts hanging from a tree branch.
Tweet tweet! 🎵🐦
Learn how to create a bird-friendly garden at our next free Healthy Landscapes speaker series event on April 15! You’ll learn all about smart feeder setups, seed and suet selection, water features and so much more.
Register today and don’t miss out! https://ow.ly/5QKl50Yplzk
Stay up to date on housing in #Guelph with updates straight to your inbox.
Sign up for our quarterly housing eNewsletter at https://ow.ly/3jzY50YBqUu
The Ecochallenge is underway! 🌱
Try one simple action today and log your progress — every step helps. Plus, you could win part of $500 in Downtown Dollars, thanks to the DGBA.
Want to join? It’s not too late! Register here: https://ow.ly/p0qT50YGIJS
Two women carrying boxes filled with personal items, standing near large windows in a bright room, possibly moving or relocating.
Hey students! Are you moving home for the summer?
Large items like furniture and mattresses can’t be left at the curb. Donate, take them to the Waste Resource Innovation Centre (110 Dunlop Dr), or call 519‑767‑0598 for pickup (fees apply).
Plan ahead: https://ow.ly/9slb50YGIpM
Aerial view of downtown Guelph with river and buildings at sunset, promoting the Guelph 200 Kick-off Event.
You're invited to help kickstart the #Guelph200 celebrations! 🥳
🗓️Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 – 5 p.m.
Draught Picks Tap House and Grill, inside the Sleeman Centre
Registration required
For more information: https://ow.ly/ljKy50YFPqF
Climate action can feel big and distant, when it can actually look like:
• A 30-day environmental challenge.
• Exploring local grants to make your home more energy efficient.
• Or sorting your waste correctly.
Learn how you can take part this #EarthMonth: https://ow.ly/AcXt50YFFR4
Close-up of a glass terrarium filled with various succulents and moss, showcasing vibrant green and pink hues.
Wondering how to create beautiful, productive and low‑maintenance gardens? Join our next Healthy Landscapes speaker series event on April 9 to learn how. Whether you garden outside or inside, you’re sure to leave with new gardening skills.
Register now at https://ow.ly/Hvsb50Yplts
Starting April 13, Hetek Solutions will begin acoustic leak testing on water mains. This work will happen overnight, and there will be no impact on water services and no excessive noise. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zLRb50YFgB0
Person hammering a wooden post during fence installation in a backyard setting.
🛠️Thinking about putting up a new fence at home?
Depending on its location, your fence can be up to 0.8 metres, 1.9 metres or 2.5 metres tall. Get the details on maximum permitted fence heights: https://ow.ly/UW4Y50XHvsO
Front entrance of Lyon Memorial Pool building under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
🚨Reminder!🚨 Lyon Pool will be closed the entire 2026 season as we give it a makeover! These renovations will extend its lifespan and improve accessibility so the community can enjoy this space for years to come.
We can’t wait to share more with you about Lyon Pool’s refresh. Stay tuned!
It’s spring, and that means lots of rain — as well as potential for flooding.
Make sure your family is prepared. Learn how to build an emergency kit and sign up for our Alert Guelph system: https://ow.ly/Vroc50YCpt0
Planet Bean in Guelph under a clear blue sky
Got questions or thoughts about the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program? Join us for a Construction Cafe on April 16 from 9-11 a.m. at Planet Bean. The coffee is on us!☕
Learn more: https://ow.ly/W0ZG50YBvWn
Tomorrow is the start of #EarthMonth, and we're asking you to come together around what we’re doing, planting and changing right here in #Guelph.
Learn how you can get involved: https://ow.ly/aGSw50YBexh
Cluster of purple grape hyacinths blooming behind a bed of green lily of the valley plants with small white flowers near a brick wall.
Our next free Healthy Landscapes speaker series is coming up on April 2. This time, you’ll learn about methods to prevent invasive plants from taking over your garden.
Register today and don’t miss out! Details at https://ow.ly/CM7P50Yplmx
Aerial image of Wyndham Street in Guelph.
Starting today, Wyndham Street will be closed from Wellington Street to Cork Street. We’re replacing and upgrading critical infrastructure as part of our Downtown Infrastructure Renewal. Keep up to date with construction progress at Diggable Downlow.
https://ow.ly/cLa250YATwN
With more than 22,000 housing units already unlocked, #Guelph has received another round of federal funding to continue its work to boost housing supply and affordability. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RbMS50YzXo1
🚧Construction reminder #Guelph: from about March 30 to April 20, College Ave West will be closed at University Ave West. Please plan to follow the posted detour signs. Thanks for your patience while we upgrade wastewater pipes under the road.
https://ow.ly/thPp50YtuAW
Yard waste collection starts March 30. Collection is every other week on your grey bin set out day. Please follow bag/bin instructions at guelph.ca/yardwaste. Consider leaving leaves until the weather is warmer—it's good for your lawn and native insects!
Person with reusable bags selecting items from bulk bins in a zero-waste store promoting the April Ecochallenge.
The Guelph #Ecochallenge starts next week. Join others in our community by choosing simple eco-friendly actions in April. Small steps add up! 🌎
Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/9y7m50YyegT
You're invited! Exhibition Street reconstruction open house. March 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p m, at Victory Public School (135 Exhibition Street).
Do you live in the Exhibition Park neighbourhood? Join us to learn about the Exhibition Street reconstruction starting this summer as we upgrade aging underground sewer and water pipes.
🕖March 25, 6:30—8:30 p.m.
📍Victory Public School
🔗haveyoursay.guelph.ca/exhibition-st-reconstruction
Person wearing gloves and a light blue shirt sorting a green glass bottle into a recycling bag outdoors.
Heads up Guelph! Registration for this year’s Clean and Green community cleanup closes tomorrow. Don’t miss this opportunity to help clean up our parks and green spaces around Guelph.
Register now at https://ow.ly/1THa50YoNml
Person preparing to drop a dye tab in a toilet tank to check it for leaks.
DYK? Fix a Leak Week ends today, closing out on World Water Day. As a community that relies on groundwater for our drinking water supply, we put a ton of effort into caring for our water. Check out all the ways you can save water—and money—with support from the City: https://ow.ly/wqT350YxiU0
Downtown Guelph under a sunny summer sky
Our monthly Downtown newsletter provides updates on construction, engagement opportunities and exciting events!
Sign up to stay up to date on all of the things happening in the ❤️ of our city: https://ow.ly/jRz250XXG50
Wonder what's happening with housing in #Guelph?
Get information on policy updates, grants, units unlocked and more — straight to your inbox.
Sign up at https://ow.ly/IQx850YvwBG
#DYK: building permits are required for accessory structures such as detached garages and gazebos over certain sizes.
Have questions? We're here to help. https://ow.ly/OUVZ50XHvoa
🛠️#DYK: a building permit is required for decks where the floor is higher than 0.6 metres (2 feet) above finished grade at any point.
Have questions? We're here to help.
https://ow.ly/n6ja50XHvnl
Planet Bean storefront under a sunny blue sky
Come see us tomorrow at Planet Bean (2 Wyndham St. N) from 9 - 11 a.m. for our next construction cafe about the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program - the coffee is on us!☕
More information at: https://ow.ly/a7Fp50Yp88j
Two hands gently holding rich, dark soil full of organic matter and small roots.
Heads up Guelph! Our first free Healthy Landscapes speaker series event is happening on March 18. Come out to Victoria Park East Golf Club and learn all about creating healthy soil for your garden. 🪴🏡
Register now before it’s too late at https://ow.ly/MzAp50YplfS
Indoor swimming pool with clear water, diving boards, and a water slide under a high arched ceiling with large windows.
It’s officially the first day of March Break! Why not celebrate this week with a splash and join us for swimming? Or, if you’re looking to get out on some ice, we’ve got additional skating times available too! Check out our drop-in schedules at https://ow.ly/k6Ou50YoLFf
