Maclean’s ranks Canadian cities

Posted on July 22, 2009 by kfarbridge

You may have seen this week’s edition of Maclean’s magazine, which has a feature on “Canada’s Best & Worst Run Cities.”
The story ranks 31 Canadian cities on a number of effectiveness and efficiency measures, and plots them on a chart with four quadrants: “Great service at a good price;” “Big spenders, but offer a lot;” [...]

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Pollinator Park in the News

Posted on July 16, 2009 by kfarbridge

An excerpt from an article in the Ottawa Citizen called:
More than just black flies, bogs, rocks and trees
By David Suzuki and Faisal Moola, Citizen Special
July 15, 2009
“But in the midst of the monumental landscapes that will forever be wild, one story that really inspires us is that of Canada’s most unusual new park. This year [...]

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Guelphites Making a Difference

Posted on July 16, 2009 by kfarbridge

I recevied two letters this week recognizing Guelph residents for their volunteerism and philanthropy.
The Christian Children’s Fund of Canada wrote that Guelph was one of the top twenty most generous cities in Canada to open its heart to support children-in-need around the world.  Over the years, city residents have contributed over $1,067,423 to the organization in [...]

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Celebrating Diversity – July 13 to 31

Posted on July 15, 2009 by kfarbridge

July 13 – Battle of Boyne (Ireland-N) – England’s William III defeated the deposed King of England and Scotland at the Battle of Boyne in Ireland After the battle, which took place on July 1, 1690 James was forced to flee to France.
July 14 – National Day (France) – Also known as Bastille Day, it [...]

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100th Anniversary Arkell Spring Grounds

Posted on July 12, 2009 by kfarbridge

It was July 12, 1909 – 100 years ago – that the water supply from Arkell springs was turned on for the first time. The pressure tank was on Grove Street.

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Celebrating Diversity – July 6 to 12

Posted on July 6, 2009 by kfarbridge

July 5 – 12 – NAIDOC Week (Australia) – NIADOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee and is a week-long celebration around Australia during the first week in July to focus on the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
 July 6 – Dalai Lama’s Birthday (Tibet) – His [...]

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Hindu Worship of Fire Deity at Riverside Park

Posted on July 5, 2009 by kfarbridge

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Update on Infrastructure Projects

Posted on July 4, 2009 by kfarbridge

The infrastructure projects announced for Guelph will create jobs while investing in our future. 
We have a lot of work to do to make this happen.   The following is an update to Council from our Chief Administrative Officer: 
Roads projects
 Of the many roads projects that received funding, three will begin this year.  All of these projects will be [...]

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Celebrating Diversity – June 29 to July 5

Posted on July 3, 2009 by kfarbridge

July-August Sun Dance Ritual (Aboriginal) – For many tribes of the Plains Indians the Sun Dance was a major communal religious ceremony.  Generally held in early summer, the four-day dance ceremony involves sacrifice and supplication to insure harmony between all living beings.  Iroquois tribes celebrate in late Spring, Cree, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Sioux and other Plains [...]

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High School Students Partner with Police

Posted on July 3, 2009 by kfarbridge

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Robotics team joined up with Guelph Police.  
Robotics teacher Kevin Reid and Grade 11 student Eric Larocque have made some significant changes to the Guelph Police Services Tactical Unit Robot over the past few months.
Reid and Larocque updated the robots ‘old technology’ relay electronics system and converted it to [...]

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