Automated speed cameras an expensive ‘fiasco’ for some Guelph drivers
With month-long delays in tickets being received, several residents, including a city councillor, have raised concerns about the cameras. Some say the process gives them no time to change their behaviour, resulting in numerous tickets all at once. READ FULL STORY HERE
Guelph students give back while learning a new skill
Two Guelph elementary schools have joined forces to help out those in need while learning a new skill for their second annual Social Justice Day. After months of preparation, Grade 8 students from Holy Trinity Catholic School met with Grade 3 and 4 students from St. John Catholic School on Wednesday to fill around 150 care packages, which will be donated to Royal City Mission. READ FULL STORY HERE
Average one-bedroom apartment rental in Guelph costs $2,078
Guelph is ranked ninth most expensive for monthly rental prices in a list of 35 Canadian cities, with the average price for a one bedroom apartment in December being $2,078. This is a 2.1 per cent increase month-over-month. READ FULL STORY HERE
Over 3,600 trees collected, $93K raised during Trees for Tots event
Check out this photo gallery of this tree-chipping fundraiser
Drug poisonings up 17% last year in Guelph and Wellington County
New preliminary data shows 27 people died of a suspected drug poisoning in Guelph and Wellington County last year, up from the 22 who died in 2022. It comes as the number of reported drug-related incidents rose to the highest point since data first began being collected and tracked in 2019. READ FULL STORY HERE
Tuesday tent fire spurs motion to create new safety bylaw
With an eye on public safety, city council is poised to set new rules for encampments about what can and can’t be done on lands owned and operated by the municipality. Unanimously approved Tuesday evening, the motion directs staff to create a draft bylaw in time for council to consider approval of before the end of next month. READ FULL STORY HERE
Stepping Stone expansion approved, to add up to 36 new shelter beds
The number of emergency shelter beds in Downtown Guelph is slated to grow, courtesy of a decision from the city’s committee of adjustment. Approval was granted for the addition of a third storey to be added to Stepping Stone at 23-25 Gordon St. With the added space, the number of beds available will increase from 27 to as many as 75, though the standard is expected to be 63. READ FULL STORY HERE
