City and Urbacon settle out of court for $6.635 million GUELPH, ON, September 8, 2014 – The City of Guelph and Urbacon Buildings Group Corp. have settled their legal dispute out of court for $6.635 million.   “By reaching a settlement out of court, the City avoids further legal costs and gains certainty on the […]

This is my busiest week on campus.  I welcomed new graduate students yesterday and undergraduate students today.  I also attended the Annual Community Breakfast to recognize long and exemplary service of University of Guelph staff. I am frequently reminded by former University of Guelph President, Dr. William Winegard, that when you look back at the […]

Madame Mayor & Council: Earlier this morning, Standards & Poor’s Rating Services (S&P) reaffirmed Guelph’s credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook. According to S&P’s Ratings Direct Research Update report the rating reflects Guelph’s, “very strong economic fundamentals, budgetary flexibility, exceptional liquidity position and low debt burden.” The credit rating also reflects S&P’s view […]

Yesterday we announced that the Tricar Group’s River Mill condominiums will be part of the Galt District Energy System. Click here to read the news release, which has links with more information on what district energy is and how it works. Click here to read an article from the Guelph Mercury. Click here to read remarks from […]

The Victoria Road Recreation Centre opened in 1975, and at that time, was the City’s largest and most comprehensive recreation facility.  Over its life span, the building infrastructure has aged, the design is no longer meeting community expectations for physical amenities, and current levels for accessibility are not being met.  In 2002, a feasibility study […]