Improvements to park maintenance

One of the big issues at the beginning of the term was the quality of maintenance of our parks.  Members of Council received a lot of complaints during the first season (2007).  There was a lot of attention paid to this issue during the discussion of the 2008 budget and workplans.
Council received a presentation this [...]

Hindu Worship of Fire Deity (Yagna)

Another cultural event coming up in Guelph is the Hindu Worship of Fire Deity (Yagna) at Riverside Park from July 4th to 5th at the band shell to promote world peace.
Here are some more details:
Yagna or yajna is an outer form of worship in which offerings are made to different deities in a prescribed and [...]

Multicultural Festival in Guelph

I have been making regular posts on the special days of many cultures. In Guelph, we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our community’s diversity at the Multicultural Festival running from June 12 to 14th.

Celebrating Diversity – May 21

Ascension (Christian) – The day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
Part of a posting series on multicultural events for 2009.